The Hindu

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Relevance for Prelims and Mains 

GS II

1

Amid virus surge, Russian vaccine may get the nod

(Health)

Know about the possible approval of the Russia-made Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use in India. Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and surge in cases. What are the preventive measures taken by the government?

GS III

1

PSU banks may have to take Rs2,000 crore hit

(Economy)

Supreme Court’s judgement on waiver of compound interest on all loan accounts which opted for moratorium and the subsequent burden on the public sector banks. What is the moratorium and why did the Reserve Bank of India opted for it?

GS II

6

A walk-back

(International Relations)

Know about the US Government’s decision to let the ban on issuance of H-1B visas for skilled workers to lapse at the end of March 2021. What was the rationale behind putting on such a ban in the first place and why has the government decided otherwise now?

GS II

6

A good start

(Governance and Health)

The National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021, its provisions and key features, significance, highlighted concerns and a way forward.

GS II

7

A road map for tolerance

(Social Issues)

Know about the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, its history and significance. What is the concept of Racism? Its roots, forms, impact on individuals and society and what is a way forward to overcome it?

GS II

9

Rs25,586 crore paid out under loan scheme

(Governance)

Stand-up India scheme, provisions, importance, criticisms and a way forward.

GS II

10

Joint efforts needed for peace

(International Relations)

India-China Relations and the evolving dynamics. What are the looming concerns for conflict and how are both countries trying to raise over the differences?

GS II

13

Philippines accuses China of

plans to occupy more areas

(International Relations)

Know about the current Philippines-China tussle with respect to the occupation of areas in the South China Sea. Implications for regional peace and security.

GS I

13

Over 41 dead in Indonesia flash floods

(Geophysical phenomenon)

What are flash floods, causes, impact and preventive measures and their management?

GS III

13

NASA’s chopper dropped

on Mars’ surface

(Science and Technology)

Know about NASA’s Ingenuity mini-helicopter, its mission and significance. Also get an idea of the Perseverance rover, current updates and the progress it has made so far.