The Hindu

The Hindu

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Headlines

Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

GS 2

 

1&6

 

India, U.S. commit to linking economies across sectors

 

Breaking the ice

(IR)

Key takeaways of the trade Policy Forum between the United States and India, about India-USA trade policy and bilateral relations.

GS 3

1

New Crypto Bill seeks to ban private players

 

( Cyber Security )

Major highlights of the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, objectives and need, what is the issue of defining and regulating cryptocurrencies? what are the monetary, fiscal challenges of cryptocurrency, lawmakers stance on the legality of cryptocurrencies?

GS 2

2

Govt. initiative to make Capital roads safer

 

(Governance)

What are ‘Tactical Urbanism’ (TU) trials?

GS 2

4

Law students to help prisoners with bail pleas, appeals: NHRC

 

(Governance)

The rationale behind the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)  decision to announce a pilot project for improving access to justice for prisoners of 16 Delhi jails by allowing law students to help them in filing bail applications and appeals.

GS 2

5

Chamundi development plan invites flak

 

(Polity and Governance)

The proposed development of Chamundi Hills under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme, issues linked to it, know PRASHAD scheme.

GS 3

6

Over-valued unicorns in a distressed economy

 

(Economy)

Why did the biggest-ever initial public offering (IPO) in India fall flat on its face on the first day of its listing in the stock exchange? What is Initial Public Offering, how does it work and what are the benefits?

GS 3

7

The road to a Himalayan blunder

 

(Environment)

The Char Dham road project, aims and objectives of the project, potential impact on the Himalayan ecology and environment, key analyis and way forward 

GS 2

7

Wanted: an Indian Charlesworth

 

(IR)

The recent election of India’s candidate, Bimal Patel, to the United Nation’s International Law Commission (ILC), The trend in India, Learn facts related to the ILC.

GS 3

8

DAC approves AK­203 deal with Russia

 

Maha Vir Chakra for Galwan hero

 

(Defence)

 

Significance of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approval of  the long-pending deal for the manufacture of 6.71 lakh AK-203 assault rifles in India, learn facts related to Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) and AK-203 assault rifles

 

Learn facts related to Gallantry Awards 

GS 2

10

Allahabad HC reduces sentence in POCSO case

 

(Governance)

The recent ruling of  the Allahabad High Court in context of POCSO Act, Know about Section 4 of POCSO Act

key provisions of the POCSO act, significance and much-needed reforms necessary for reporting child sexual abuse

GS 2

11

UN raises $600 mn for Afghanistan aid

 

(IR )

The recent move of The United Nations to raise more than $600 million to support the humanitarian response in Afghanistan, its signifinace for Afghanistan  and how does it affect India’s interest 

 

GS 2

15

A closer look at the draft Data Protection Bill

(Governance)

The recent report of Joint Parliamentary Committee on Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill 2019, Key Highlights of Personal Data Protection Bill, Need, Criticism, Way Forward

 

 
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