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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   10   13   13 Afghanistan, security on table as key US, Russian officials arrive in Delhi Old ghosts return   Explained: Seven things to note in the new Afghan government Explained: Who are the Haqqani Network, the most powerful […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1    Amid protests, Centre hikes MSP for rabi crops (Economy)   Why has the Centre increased the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat for the upcoming rabi season to ?2,015 per quintal, What is MSP? crops covered and other related […]

Facts In News

Internal Security Haqqani Network Syllabus: GS 3/Terrorism In News  Recently, The Haqqani Network emerged as the most powerful group in the new Taliban government, with four of the clan nominated as cabinet members. About  The Haqqani Network takes its name from the leader of the group, Jalaluddin Haqqani, who first fought the Soviet Army in […]

Iran Nuclear Deal

In News The U.S. and Germany have stepped up pressure on Iran to return soon to talks on its nuclear programme. About Meanwhile, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency, said Iran has continued to increase its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in breach of the accord. And, its verification and monitoring activities have […]

Surge in MUDRA Loan

In Context Public Sector banks are experiencing a sharp surge in the proportion of Mudra loans turning into non-performing assets (NPAs). The prime reason behind such a trend is the impact of Covid on incomes and repayment capacity of borrowers. About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency […]

Quota For Locals In Private Jobs

In News Recently, the Jharkhand Assembly passed a Bill which provides 75% reservation for local people in the private sector up to Rs. 40,000 salary a month. About The Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2021, was tabled in the budget session of the Assembly & later renamed as “The Jharkhand State Employment of […]

2+2’ Ministerial meeting between India and Australia

In Context India and Australia will hold the inaugural ‘2+2’ Ministerial meeting during the upcoming visit of Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Minister of Defence Peter Dutton.  Major Points  The meeting will be part of Australia’s engagements with regional partners as the Ministers will visit Indonesia, India, South Korea and the United States for Indo-Pacific […]

Rise in Complaints of Crimes against Women in 2021

In Context  There was a 46 per cent rise in complaints of crimes against women in the first eight months of 2021 over the corresponding period of last year. Major Points  The NCW received a total of 19,953 complaints of crimes against women from January to August this year, up from 13,618 in the corresponding […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 Covid stress on small units: Mudra loan NPAs up in PSU banks (Economy) What are the different types of MUDRA loans? Why are they turning into NPAs? How is it similar to the Twin Balance Sheet Problem? What is the way […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 &6   Mullah Akhund to head interim Taliban govt Do not surrender the peace in Afghanistan   (IR) Implications of the Taliban announcement for the top members of their government,Impact on global peace and security, how does it affect India’s […]