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GS II

1

Centre likely to allow residents to Fill their NPR details online

(Governance)

National Population Register (NPR), newly digitised forms and the concerns regarding it.

GS II

2

A matter of light and death

(Governance)

What is the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988? Rules and guidelines under it, vehicle modifications and impacts.

GS II

4

HC to resume full physical hearing from today

(Judiciary and Health)

Covid-19 and impact on court hearings. Online procedures now to be brought back to the offline mode in Delhi High Court. Possible impacts on the case rates.

GS III

4

Environmentalists, residents against legalisation of mining in Aravallis

(Biodiversity & Environment)

Mining in the Aravalli Hills, laws regarding it, impact on the lives of the people and environment, preventive measures and a way forward. Know about the Aravallis mountain range also.

GS III

6

Taxation’ forcing businesses out of Nagaland, says trade body

(Economy)

Taxation by the government and the Naga political groups (NPGs) and how it impacts the local trades and the people in general. Measures to control it and a way forward.

GS II

8

Forestalling a cyber Pearl Harbour

(International Relations and Science & Technology)

Threats to India by border countries especially through digital mediums. Cyber warfare and use of cyber weapons in international politics, impacts and measures to safeguard countries against it, Way forward.

GS II

8

The job crunch and the growing fires of nativism

(Polity)

Reservation to locals under states laws, overall impact on the job sector and concerns. Idea of “Son of the Soil’ and its impact on national unity and integrity. Concerns and suggestions to find a common ground.

GS II

8

Summit spirit

(International Relations)

Know about the recent virtual summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. About the group, its aim, functions and significance. How it balances the regional power dynamics by countering Chinese expansionist policies?

GS III

8

Salutary reminder

(Economy)

What is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), how is it measured and its significance. Know about inflation and other related concepts.

GS III

9

Future force for future wars

(Defence)

Development of the military into a future force and inclusion of latest and cutting edge technology. Efforts to direct for employment that will change warfare and benefits out of it.

GS I

12

Centre reconstitutes panel on mythical Saraswati river

(History and Biodiversity & Environment)

About the Saraswati river, its origin, disappearance and the related research and revelations. Its mythological references and scientific studies to approve or disapprove them. Formation of a government panel and the status of it.

GS III

12

Panel on air quality dissolved

(Biodiversity & Environment)

Know about the Commission for Air Quality Management, its formation and latest decision to dissolve it. Functions, composition and the findings by the panel and reasons for its dissolution.

GS II

12

Right to dissent is central, says Sainath

(Polity)

Right to dissent and why is it needed? India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index and the analysis report by the Index Monitoring Cell (IMC). Need for such a move and its significance.

GS III

15

What ELSS, if not fixed deposits?

(Economy)

Know about the Equity-linked savings schemes (ELSS) and their detailed comparison with the Fixed Deposits (FDs).

GS II

16

China, N. Korea threats loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia

(International Relations)

USA’s first Cabinet-level trip abroad under Biden administration. Efforts to strengthen US influence in Asia and raising concerns. How Asian powers are reacting to it and the evolving power dynamics.

GS III

16

Ireland, Italian region halt AstraZeneca shots

(International Relations)

Suspension of the use of AstraZeneca vaccine, medical concerns and possible causes. World Health Organization’s stand on the issue and impact on the global vaccination drive.

 
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