Indian Express

Indian Express

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Headlines

Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

GS 3

3

Long wait over: WHO calls for widespread use of malaria vaccine

(Health)

Learn about the vaccine RTS,S, or Mosquirix. What are the major limitations with this vaccine? Also read about malaria.

GS 2

8

SC, ST quota in promotions: Govt gives data, says enough to show low numbers

(Governance)

Which data has been presented by the government? Are they sufficient to show under representation of SCs & STs in jobs? Which prominent Judicial cases are attached with reservation?

GS 3

8

Scrap vehicle, get up to 25% rebate in tax on new one

(Environment)

What is a ‘Certificate of Deposit’? How will the notification by MoRTH will promote scrapping of old vehicles?

GS 2

10

On the edge

(IR)

What are the dangers of ISIS-K? What is its composition? Should India and World recognise the Taliban seeing the danger of ISIS-K?

GS 2

10

Objection

(Polity & Governance)

What will be the outcomes of the SC verdict denying the farmer’s right to Protest as matter is subjudice?

GS 2

10

Robocop

(Governance)

How is Singapore a surveillance state? Why are robot police a threat to freedom and privacy?

GS 2

11

Xi Jinping has begun China’s Third Revolution

(IR)

What are the 2 revolutions of China? Now how the third revolution is aiming to make Communism as a global order? How will it impact India? Way Ahead.

GS 2

11

Why India needs an urbanisation policy

(Governance)

What are the challenges faced by urban centres in India? How can a rationalised policy help in transforming the urban landscape? What should be incorporated in this policy?

GS 1 & 2

11

NDA must do more than just rebuild infrastructure to accommodate women cadets

(Society & Governance)

What are the transformations required in NDA training programs and culture in order to induct women apart from infrastructure augmentation? What are the expected challenges to be faced by women at NDA? What could be potential solutions?

GS 2

12

Centre can’t deny PM-CARES is a govt fund, Delhi HC told

(Polity)

What is the definition of state under Art 12 of the constitution? Should PM CARES be covered under Art 12? What will be the implications of such a step?

GS 2

12

WHO decision on emergency use listing for Covaxin likely next week

(Health & IR)

What will be the benefits to Indian emigrants on getting Covaxin on WHO list for emergency usage? What is vaccine diplomacy and recent examples?

GS 3

13

Explained: Simple idea that catalysed gamechanging reactions

(Sc & Tech)

What are the organo-catalysts? How do they outwit metal and enzymes on different parameters?

GS 3

13

Explained: WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do

(Environment)

What is the WHO message to India on Air Pollution? How can India tackle the menace? How does it impact our economy and what is the way ahead?

GS 3

13

Explained: The story of Corbett National Park and the man behind the name

(Environment)

Why was Jim Corbett National Park in the news? Learn about its geography and flora and fauna. What is the legacy of Jim Corbett?

GS 3

15

‘Uncomfortable’ coal crunch: What is causing the shortage?

(Economy)

What is the extent of coal shortage and underlying reasons behind it? What are the steps taken by the government?

GS 3

15

Global push: Cabinet gives go ahead to Rs 4,445-crore scheme for textiles

(Economy)

What are MITRA Parks? How can the 7 MITRA parks boost the textile sector in India? What is importance of the textile sector in boosting employment and income?

GS 2 

15

Facebook didn’t flag India hate content because it lacked tools: Whistleblower

(Governance)

WHat are classifiers? How Facebook failed to curb hate content in India? What are the problems with selective content being shown to users? How do social media increase polarisation and radical ideas?

GS 3

15

Via automatic route: Govt allows 100% telecom FDI

(Economy)

How can the telecom sector benefit from the permission to bring in 100% FDI in the telecom sector via automatic route? Please learn about keywords like FDI, automatic route, etc.

 
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