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Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

GS 3

 

1 &6

 

Govt. expresses regret over Nagaland killings

 

End the impunity

 

(Internal Security )

The recent killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, the reasons behind the Naga Insurgency, Which groups are playing a dominant role? What are the current status of the situation, Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act(AFSPA ), its role and the way forward

GS 2

1 &6

India, Russia renew military pact

Expanding India’s engagement envelope with Russia

 

(IR)

Know about the India-Russia friendship, the military-technical cooperation agreement, recent geo-political changes, What is the current status and way ahead?

 

GS 2

1

Caste census: JD(U) to call all­party meeting

 

(Governance)

What is the importance of caste data? Need to know about the kind of caste data published in the Census, Census, SECC & Difference, How often has the demand for a caste census been made? What has been the current government’s stand? And Way Forward

 

GS 1

2

Govt. to celebrate Ambedkar’s legacy

(Personalities)

Know about B.R. Ambedkar, contributions and B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy 

GS 2

5

S. African booked for flying out after testing Omicron positive

 

(Health)

 

What are the steps being taken by the government in the context of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, about the new Omicron coronavirus variant, how Increased vaccination, COVID-appropriate behaviour can cut the Omicron risk?

GS 3

5

Highly invasive snail spotted in Kerala

 

(Species in News )

 

Learn facts related to acute bladder snail

GS 2

6

A docket full of unresolved constitutional cases

 

(Constitution)

What are the issues around the federal structure, elections, and many other, highly significant constitutional cases, their implications, how the case raises certain fundamental questions about constitutional power and accountability? key analysis and way forward 

 

GS 1

7

The way to tackle malnutrition

 

(Social Issues)

What is the present status of Malnutrition in India, data of National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 in this context, Causes of Malnutrition, Measures Taken to Tackle Malnutrition

 

GS 2

9

Nagaland CM calls for scrapping of AFSPA

 

Naga killings point to AFSPA pitfalls

SC’s 1997 verdict laid down guidelines for use of AFSPA

 

(Polity and Governance)

About the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Provisions, Significance, Criticism, SC’s 1997 verdict laid down guidelines for use of AFSPA, Way Forward

 

GS 2

LS nod for Bill on pharma institutes

 

Bill to amend NDPS Act introduced in Lok Sabha

 

(Polity and Governance)

Key Highlights of the current bill, which will amend the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Act, 1998, objectives and need 

 

About The NDPS (Amendment) Bill, 2021 and its features 

GS 3

10

Afforestation funds released to States

 

(Environment) 

The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA), its functions and objectives 

GS 2

11

Will deepen ties with Bangladesh: Modi

(IR)

About Maitri, Divas commemorates the day,relevance of expanding and deepening  ties with Bangladesh, Several bilateral engagements

 

GS 3

12

Fertilizer subsidy to cost 62% more on input costs: Crisis

(Economy)

Why the Centre’s fertilizer subsidy bill is set to soar 62% over the budgeted amount to ?1.3 lakh crore this fiscal?, What are the several attempts that have been made to reform the fertilizer sector to keep a check on the rising fertilizer subsidy bill, promote the efficient use of fertilizers, achieve balanced use of N, P and K (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium), and reduce water and air pollution caused by fertilizers like urea, The total demand for urea in the country, issues linked to it, what needs to be done to address the multiple goals of fertilizer policy 

 
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