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‘Double mutant’ variant found, no link with surge

 

Cracking the virus strain

(Health)

What are mutations of the CoronaVirus? New “double mutant variant”, COVID Variants in India, UK Covid-19 variant & concerns, availability of vaccines, key analysis and way forward.

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Services sector distress means journeys of hope are cut short

(Economy)

Concerns over the revival of the services sector, measures taken by the government, present status, key analysis and way forward.

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Union Food Secretary questions execution of ration scheme

(Schemes)

Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana (MMGGRY), features, objectives.

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Council passes police Bill as Opposition boycotts proceedings over forceful eviction

(Government Policies & Interventions)

Bihar Special Armed Police Bill, 2021, its provisions, objectives and needs.

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Coercive federalism, says Oppn as Rajya Sabha passes NCT Bill

The Delhi Arena

 

Lok Sabha clears healthcare professionals Bill, minister says will give due dignity to allied health workers

(Government Policies & Interventions)

National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, provisions,relevance and criticism.

 

 

 

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professionals Bill, provisions and objectives.

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Indus commissioners’ meet concludes, Pakistan requests info on hydro project plans

(IR)

Key Findings of the two-day annual meeting between India and Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty, Permanent Indus Commission (PIC), Indus Waters Treaty, its provisions, Issues Associated with Water Sharing, key analysis and way forward.

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NIA slaps UAPA charges on Sachin Waze

(Government Policies & Interventions)

Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, provisions,relevance criticism, recent step taken by NIA in this context.

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Forcing the river

(Geography)

Ken-Betwa Link Project, benefits, previous examples of river-linking in India.

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No case for selling public assets

(Economy)

The recent proposal of the government for Privatisation of several public sector assets, objectives and needs, concerns, key analysis and way forward.

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Tax on PF interest: what higher ceiling on contribution means for you

(Government Policies & Interventions)

Finance Bill 2021, What is the amendment?.provisions, significance and objectives.

 
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