The Hindu

The Hindu

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Headlines

Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

GS 2

1

Centre’s free foodgrain scheme on till March 

(Welfare Schemes)

Objectives and needs behind the Centre’s move to extend its free ration scheme under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), for another four months, until March 2022, know about Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), provisions, significance, concerns and suggestions. Distribution status

GS 2

1

More hospital births, but limited gains in childhood nutrition: NFHS

Trade unions want labour codes repeal 

(Governance)

Key takeaways from the complete results of the NFHS-5,what does it include, major issues highlighted by it, its comparison with NFHS-4 and what lies ahead?

What are the four labour codes? What are the key provisions and how do they ensure ease of Doing Business? issues linked to them,key analysis and way forward 

GS 2/3

6

Battered and bruised, repealed and withdrawn

(Polity and Governance/Economy)

What are the implications being noticed in PM’s announcement on the withdrawal of the three farm laws? what are Three Farm Laws?, Reason for Enacting the Laws, Reasons Behind Farmers Protest, what lies ahead? 

GS 3

6

Pointers that India is witnessing a K-shaped recovery

(Economy)

Know about the economic situation of the lower and middle-class groups and India’s small businesses, Impact of taxation, learn about recovery graphs like K-shaped and V-shaped and their meanings.

GS 2

6

POCSO shocker

(Polity and Governance)

Know about The recent ruling of  the Allahabad High Court in the context of the POCSO Act, criticism associated with the move, what is Section 4 of the POCSO Act, key provisions of the POCSO act, significance and much-needed reforms necessary for reporting child sexual abuse

GS 2

8

‘India first responder in Indian Ocean Region

‘Bangladesh pact example of mutual respect’

(IR)

Importance of the Indian Ocean Region for India, Challenging geopolitical landscape, India’s Maritime Initiatives, India’s contribution  in Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) situations,” List of important groups associated with the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)

The historic land boundary agreement between India and Bangladesh,relevence of mutual negotiations, diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh. 

GS 3

12

Centre’s cryptocurrency ban plan said to spur heavy selling

(Cyber Security)

Key Provisions of the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, objectives and need, what is the issue of defining and regulating cryptocurrencies? what are the monetary, fiscal challenges of cryptocurrency, lawmakers stance on the legality of cryptocurrencies?

GS 2

15

The need for a proper Pre- Legislative Consultation Policy

(Polity and Governance)

What are the features of the Pre­Legislative Consultation Policy (PLCP) 2014? , Why is it important? What is the status of its implementation? Why is implementation difficult?