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27% for OBCs, 10% for EWS in national quota medical seats

(Polity and Governance)

Reservations for Other Backward Classes and Economically Weaker Sections in the All India Quota scheme for medical courses. Background, impact, significance, concerns and suggestions.

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Chola idols among 14 art works to be returned by Australia

(Art and Culture)

Australia decided to return 14 artworks to India. Know about the Chola idols among them and the related Chola dynasty, key features and major contributions to overall history of India.

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Shared values

 

Convergence in U.S., India positions on Afghanistan

(International Relations)

India-US relations, history, bilateral and multilateral engagements, trade, defence and ongoing issues. Significance for each other and concerns and a way forward. Know about common concerns in Afghanistan.

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Vaccinating the young

 

In the interest of the public

(Health)

Know about the impact of vaccination and its effectiveness in reducing infections among people. Vaccination drive in India, challenges and a way forward. Also, learn about compulsory vaccination.

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The wings of Pegasus, the epoch of cyberweapons

 

Declare moratorium on use of Pegasus

(Cybersecurity)

Know about the cyberthreat of Pegasus spyware and its targets. Impact on cybersecurity and suggestions to stop such attacks. Laws related to cybercrimes and security in India.

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The long road to winning the battle against trafficking

(Social Justice)

Highlights on the issue of human trafficking, reasons, implications and related laws in India. Know  about the Draft Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021, key features, significance, concerns and suggestions.

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LS passes 2 Bills without debate

(Polity and Governance)

Lok Sabha passes the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) Amendment Bill, 2021 and the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021. Major provisions, impact, need and benefits, concerns and a way forward.

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Amended Factoring Regulation Bill passed

(Polity and Governance)

Rajya Sabha passes the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Key features of original act, need of the amendments, implications and significance.

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391 complaints of sexual harassment, says Centre

(Social Justice)

Know about government’s SHe-Box portal for complaints of sexual harassment complaints and the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. Features, need and significance.

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Iran nuclear talks can’t go on indefinitely

(International Relations)

USA’s latest stand on the adjourned talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)/Iran Nuclear Deal. Background, Iran’s stand and where do all involved nations stand with their respective demands?

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Armenia to seek Russian military deployment

(International Relations)

Know about the ongoing tussle between Armenia and Azerbaijan, history and issues involved, interventions by global powers and the current status.

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High fiscal borrowings won’t crowd out private sector: CEA

(Economy)

High government borrowings, need and related concerns including the fear of it crowding out the private sector’s fund-raising efforts. Suggestions.

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Upturn V-shaped but small firms, urban poor hit harder

(Economy)

Know about the hints of economic recovery in India in a few sectors after the Covid-19 pandemic and learn about recovery graphs like K-shaped and V-shaped and their meanings.

 
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