The Hindu

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Delhi riots: 3 student activists get bail

 

All terrorists criminals but not all criminals terrorists: HC

(Polity and Governance)

Delhi High Court’s judgement on ‘right to protest’ and terrorists and know about the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), provisions, significance, impact, concerns and suggestions. 

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AY.1 not a variant of concern yet: Centre

 

Bracing for a threat

(Health)

Occurrence of AY.1 or Delta Plus Variant, a coronavirus variant closely related to the prevailing Delta variant and the ongoing studies on if it can be a variant of concern.

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The invisible tax

 

Inflation spurs spike in bond yield; rupee hits 1-month low

(Economy)

Rising inflation in India and the primary causes behind it. What are the measures to be taken to control it?

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America’s mistakes in the ‘forever war’

(International Relations)

USA’s decision to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan and the rationale behind it. What will be the regional and global consequences of the step? A way forward.

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An acquittal with no good, but the bad and the ugly

(Social Justice)

Criminal justice system in India and major legislations related to it. What are the concerns highlighted and suggestions for improvement? Know about the Evidence Act, Indian Penal Code and its amendments and relevant cases.

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Needed: full disclosure on electoral bonds

(Polity and Governance)

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 1976 and amendments related to political fundings. Know about the Electoral Bonds and the reasons for introducing them. Benefits, controversy and Courts’ opinion on these.

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A paradigm shift in vaccination

(Health)

Know about the history of vaccination in India, the current Covid-19 vaccination drive and India’s increasing self-sufficiency in vaccination against infectious diseases.

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Embracing cryptocurrency

(Economy)

Cryptocurrency, history, types, pros and cons. Indian government’s stand and regulations on it. Suggestions for legalising.

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IICT inks pact with pharma firm for 2-DG

(Health)

Agreement between CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad (IICT) and Anthem Biosciences Pvt. Ltd. for technology transfer and manufacture of the anti-Covid drug 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose.

 
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