Tackling The Crisis of Rising Global Food Prices
Context This increase in global food prices which manifested itself in the three food price crises since the 1960s offers some pertinent lessons for global food systems and the international community. Relevance GS-III: Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security Dimensions of the Article Managing year-to-year volatility Vs. periodic spikes in food prices History of […]
Judicial Vacancies And Pendency Of Cases
Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana said lack of proper infrastructure and judicial vacancies had adversely impacted the mechanism involved in the fast disposal of cases. Out of 1,100 judges in various high courts in the country, there are about 400 to 500 posts vacant all the time. Relevance: GS II- Executive and […]
World Summit of Information Society 2022
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? The Minister of Communications recently attended the opening ceremony of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland, where India demonstrated its telecom prowess in multilateral and bilateral engagements. Details: India’s participation coincides with its re-election to the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Council for the […]
The Problem With Putting the Civil Services on a Pedestal
Context Recently, two IAS officers were the subject of widespread public derision for misuse of power. A week later, the media and the public feted those who had successfully cracked the UPSC examination in order to become bureaucrats of the future. Relevance GS-II: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy Dimensions of the Article About […]
UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022: General Studies Paper 1
Check the UPSC Prelims 2022 Answer Key here: UPSC Prelims Answer Key for the UPSC Civil Services 2022 Prelims examination which was conducted successfully across the country on 5th June , 2022 is provided by Legacy IAS Academy. The examination is a qualifier for the Civil Services and Indian Forest Services – and it is […]
A Judicial Course That Calls For Introspection
Context The recent decision of the Supreme Court of India in the case of A.G. Perarivalan has stirred up a hornet’s nest. Relevance GS-II: Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions Dimensions of the Article Use of Article 142 to grant pardon Evaluating the constitutionality of decision Way Forward Use of […]
Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Context: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) approved the implementation of the Centre’s flagship Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) for the residents in its area. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) National Health Protection Mission (AB-PMJAY) Health and Wellness Centres (AB-PMJAY) […]
Service Charge Levied by Restaurants on Customers
Context: The Centre has called a meeting of restaurant owners over service charge levied by them on customers. The restaurants are collecting service charges from consumers by default, even though collection of any such charge is voluntary and at the discretion of consumers and not mandatory as per law. Relevance: GS III- Food Processing & […]
How To Prepare For UPSC Prelim 2023?
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC is done to recruit candidates that are suitable for IAS, IPS, IFS, and other services. Millions of people apply for these exams but only a few make it through the exams and get selected. This makes the present-day candidates with lingering questions like how to prepare […]
How To Make a Timetable For IAS preparation?
Indian Administrative Service (IAS), is considered to be one of the toughest competitive examinations of India. Every year, many people take this exam, to test their luck and hard work and achieve this prestigious post. A way or timetable for overcoming a short time and lengthy syllabus will help the aspirant for effective and […]