Indian Express

Indian Express

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SC: quota not adds with merit, ensures substantive equality 

(Governance )

What is the Constitutional validity of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the All India Quota for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate and postgraduate medical admissions? The recent ruling of the Supreme Court, What are the expected implications of the move? 

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Burning for 5 decades, the flame at Amar Jawan Jyoti will be put out at India Gate, merged with National War Memorial

(Polity and Governance )

 

Learn facts related to the flame of Amar Jawan Jyoti and  

National War Memorial

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UN should recognise phobia against Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: India

 

(IR)

About the Emergence of new “religiophobia”, especially against Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, how is it a matter of serious concern?key takeaways from the International Counter-Terrorism Conference by Global Counter-Terrorism Council, what is the recently adopted Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy?

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Treat the pain 

(Economy )

Why is economic distress concentrated in the informal or unorganised parts of the economy? Issues and challenges, related initiatives like Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) and their performances, key analysis and way forward 

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Missing the federal spirit 

(Polity and Governance )

Know about the 7th Schedule of the Constitution, why institutions for the local self-government were added through the 73rd and 74th amendments, how they strengthened grassroots democracy. What are the other steps of Constitution makers to strengthen the spirit of cooperation and federalism? Why was the Planning Commission scrapped? Why is recognition of the federal character of our polity essential to protect our national character?key analysis and way forward 

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At stake in Ukraine 

 (IR)

 

Know about the Russian military build-up near Ukraine, deepening of Russia’s ties with China, problematic aspects of a Russia-Ukraine crisis for India, Why does India need to pay attention to the Russian military build-up in Ukraine? What lessons does Ukraine offer South Asia?India’s interests with Russia, the West and China and what lies ahead?

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IAS officers and central posting

(Governance)

 

The concern over 5G and flight safety

(S& T)

 

How is deputation done at present, why has it caused Centre-state tussles in the past, and what are the proposed changes?

 

Why had AI suspended its US flights? How do flight radar altimeters help in safe flight operations? Why is there concern about radar altimeter interference specifically in the US? What is the situation in India?

 

 
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