The Hindu

The Hindu

Subject

Pg No

Headlines

Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

GS 3

1

Cabinet approves ?76,000 crore push for semiconductor maker

(Economy)

Objectives behind the Union Cabinet’s approval of a ?76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country, the present status of semiconductor and display ecosystem in the country.

GS 2

1

Flaw on voters’ portal fixed, possible data leak averted

(Polity and Governance)

What is a critical vulnerability in the National Voters Service Portal (NVSP)?about NVSP.

GS 2

5

Be dispassionate on Mullaperiyar: SC 

(Governance)

What is an issue regarding the Mullaperiyar dam? The recent ruling of SC, What are the constitutional and statutory provisions regarding Interstate Water Dispute? 

GS 2

6

Needed: repeal of AFSPA, not regret 

(Polity and Governance)

The recent proposal of integration of fundamental duty with the right, the difference between  fundamental  duty and  fundamental right, key analysis and way forward 

GS 2

6

A thorn in Pakistan­Bangladesh relations

(IR)

What were the causes that led to the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, Know about the present status of Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, issues and how does it affect India’s interest, key analysis and way forward 

GS 3

7

The price of food must figure in the policy

(Economy)

Know about the essential challenge of public policy for agriculture, why there is the rising price of food in India, what is an indication of the elevation of the price of food in an economy? Why the expansion of this market is necessary for the non-agricultural economy to grow, the present status of food security for low-income households and the dynamism of the non-agricultural sector, why the government must protect the interests of the poor of India and way ahead 

GS 2

8

Nod to extend irrigation scheme for five years

(Polity and Governance)

Objectives and need behind the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana till 2026, a component of the PMKSY, their focused areas and achievements 

GS 1

9

Durga Puja gets intangible cultural heritage tag

(Art and Culture)

Durga Puja in Kolkata,relevance of important international recognition by making it to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

GS 3

9

Indigenous efforts to make UAVs crosses a milestone

(Defence)

Learn facts related to the indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) development programme and its significance 

GS 2

10

SC rejects Maharashtra plea for census raw data 

(Governance)

Why did the Supreme Court dismiss a plea filed by the Maharashtra Government for access to the raw data collected as part of the Socio­Economic Caste Census, 2011? Controversy and disputes and way ahead 

GS 3

12

Semiconductor PLI will spur ecosystem: Nasscom

(Economy)

Significance of The government’s plan for a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for semiconductor and display board production and expected outcomes.