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The Hindu |
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Subject |
Pg No |
Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
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GS 3 |
1
14
14 |
Sensex, rupee slip on fear of pandemic; inflation surges
Retail inflation quickens to 5.52%
Lockdown fears spook markets, Sensex falls 3.5% (Economy) |
Impact of the surge in Covid-19 cases and possible lockdowns on Indian economy, what are the most affected things and how can they be normalised again? Way forward. |
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GS 2 |
1 |
As cases surge, panel approves Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine (Health) |
Sputnik V (Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine) approval for emergency use authorization in India amid the surge in Covid-19 cases. |
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GS 2 |
1 |
Northeast citizens faced bias amid pandemic (Social Justice) |
Findings of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) study on racial discrimination and hate crimes against northeasterns in India. Causes, concerns and a way forward. |
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GS 2 |
6
6
7 |
Designing a resolute COVID-19 response
(Health) |
The ongoing second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in India, surging cases, rising mortality, other impacts and steps taken by the government. What are the other controlling measures which have to be followed to curb the pandemic surge? |
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GS 2 |
6 |
(International Relations) |
The Vienna talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), highlights, significance, issues of contention and suggestions to resolve them. |
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GS 2 |
7 |
(International Relations) |
The U.S. naval exercise in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), India’s objection, US challenge to Indian claims. Know about the emerging differences in understanding of navigational freedom. |
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GS 2 |
7 |
India’s South Asian opportunity (International Relations) |
India-Pakistan talks and significance for both countries. Also, know about the impact of peaceful bilateral relations on the regional peace and growth. |
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GS 2/3 |
9 |
Military exercise in Bangladesh ends (International Relations and Defence) |
Know about the multinational military exercise Shantir Ogrosena, aims, participants, location and significance. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
Iran blames Israel for nuclear plant outage, pledges revenge (International Relations) |
The ongoing Iran-Israel tussle over the attack on Natanz nuclear facility, implications for regional peace and security and a way forward. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
China extends USD 500 mn loan to Lanka (International Relations) |
China-Sri Lanka relations and implications on India’s individual involvement with both the countries. Areas of concerns and suggestions. |
