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Hijab plea goes to three-judge bench including Karnataka Chief Justice

Not so uniform

Don’t divide the classroom

(Polity and Governance)

What are the latest developments on the Hijab controversy? Why has it suddenly erupted? How is Religious Freedom Protected under the Constitution? How is the classroom of a government educational institution truly representative of society? why Educational institutions must remain spaces of diversity and inclusivity, key analysis and way ahead 

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In talks with India on two Dornier aircraft: Sri Lanka FM

(IR)

A recent proposal for the supply of two Dornier aircraft for the Sri Lankan military, Know about relations between India and Sri Lanka, India’s concerns about China and What is the way forward?

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Suicides among unemployed crossed 3,000 in 2020 Covid year: Govt in Rajya Sabha

 

(Population and related issue)

 

Why suicides among the unemployed have been increasing? statewide analysis, data of NCRB in this context, what are the various programmes and initiatives implemented by the government?

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A 12 lakh vote bank: Why old, new pension talk in UP

(Polity and Governance)

What is the New Pension Scheme? What is the difference with the old pension system? What is the government’s stand? Why are employees concerned?

 

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As govt sits on collegium proposal, lawyer withdraws nod to be the judge

 

(Judiciary)

What is the Collegium System? Procedure for Various Judicial Appointments, Related Constitutional Provisions, significance, Criticism of the Collegium System and way forward

 

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Play by rulebook 

(Polity and Governance)

 

What is the NEET exemption bill? Why did the governor return the bill? Why is Tamil Nadu opposing NEET? and way ahead 

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Possibilities down under 

(IR)

What is the significance of S Jaishankar’s Australia visit? agenda of the Quad, bilateral relations between both the countries, why the concern about China has been aggravated? relevance of The Quad and bilateral ties with the government in Canberra and way ahead 

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The litigation labyrinth

(Polity and Governance)

What do the recent cases say about our labyrinthine legal system, issues, key analysis and what needs to be done in this context?

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Governor’s powers, friction with states, and why this happens often

(Polity and Governance)

 

Why is there bitterness between states and Governors? What is the law on Governor-state relations? What have been the friction points? Why does this happen? What reforms have been suggested?

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Unemployment report card 

(Economy)

What is the present status of Unemployment in India, its causes, impacts, why does youth unemployment matter and what lies ahead? 

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Despite climate push, how grants to a key fund have been failing over 5 years 

(Economy)

What did the Budget say on climate finance? What has been the progress so far?

 

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Drone import banned; defence, R&D exceptions

(Polity and Governance)

What are the series of steps taken by the government to boost domestic manufacturing of drones and drone components?

 
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