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The Hindu |
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Subject |
Pg No |
Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
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GS 2 |
1 |
1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study (Social Justice) |
Global study of Covid-19 pandemic associated orphanhood and caregiver deaths. Major data highlights and impact on the society at large. |
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GS 2 |
2 |
Protesters reiterate demand to repeal farm laws (Polity and Governance) |
Farm laws and the provisions, objectives, concerns, causes for farmers’ protest, related Supreme Court’s ruling, latest updates and a way forward. |
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GS 1 |
5 |
IMD issues orange alert for East Vidarbha, warns of heavy rainfall (Geography) |
Know about the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) weather related warnings and various colour coded alerts. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
A cardinal omission in the COVID-19 package (Health & Polity and Governance) |
Covid-19 pandemic and the government initiatives like Health package II to tackle it. Impact and significance of such steps and also the related concerns and suggestions to improve. Know about the ongoing issue of Covid-19 death count. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
India must directly engage with Taliban 2.0 (International Relations) |
The ongoing crisis in Afghanistan after the USA’s decision to withdraw troops. Major concerns for the region and what role can India play in managing the turmoil? |
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GS 4 |
7 |
(Ethics) |
The role of public prosecutors and the challenges faced by them while imparting their duties. Ethical obligation to balance everyone’s interests while also upholding the law. |
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GS 2 |
7 |
(International Relations) |
Know about the latest decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to ramp up oil productions and the impact of the move. |
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GS 3 |
8 |
Lightweight anti-tank missile tested by DRDO (Defence) |
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tests new missiles. Know about their special features and significance with respect to India’s defence capabilities. |
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GS 2 |
8 |
India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace (International Relations) |
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) signs various pacts and agreements to combat transnational drug trafficking. What is drug trafficking, impact, concerns and global and Indian steps to stop it? |
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GS 2 |
10 |
Centre amends policy on suspended family pension (Polity and Governance) |
Provisions for the policy of pension to the spouse of a deceased government employee and the latest changes. Know about the Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972, major provision and significance. |
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GS 3 |
11 |
Climate cooperation depends on overall ties, China tells U.S. (Biodiversity and Environment) |
The ongoing US-China talks and efforts for cooperation on climate change, key highlights, implications and major steps taken. |
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GS 2 |
11 |
U.K. wants new trade deal for N. Ireland (International Relations) |
Know about the Northern Ireland Protocol with respect to Brexit (Britain leaving the European Union). Issues in the protocol, required amendments and proposals for changes. |
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GS 3 |
12 |
IBBI amends insolvency rules to help improve transparency (Economy) |
Amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). What was the need and what will be the impact and significance of the move? |
