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The Hindu |
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Subject |
Pg No |
Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
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GS 1 |
1 |
Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Balasore, triggers heavy damage (Geography) |
Know about the cyclone Yaas. What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation, management and the naming system? Also, know about the landfalling of a cyclone. |
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GS 2 |
1
9
9 |
WhatsApp approaches Delhi HC to challenge new IT rules
Centre seeks compliance report from intermediaries
Bid by WhatsApp to stop new norms from coming into effect (Polity and Governance) |
The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, rationale behind implementation, consequences of non-compliance and reactions by various intermediaries. |
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GS 1 |
5 |
Veteran freedom fighter passes away (History) |
Know about H.S. Doreswamy and his contributions. |
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GS 2 |
5 |
Centre, State must clarify stance on Maratha quota (Polity and Governance) |
Issue of Maratha reservation in Maharashtra, Supreme Court’s latest order on the issue and the Centre’s and the State’s stance on compliance with the order. |
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GS 3 |
5
6 |
Lakshadweep: experts urge Kerala Governor to intervene
(Biodiversity and Environment) |
Regulations introduced by the administrator of the Lakshadweep group of islands, discontent among the inhabitants, reasons behind and suggestions. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
(Health) |
The vaccination drive for Covid-19 amid the second wave and the prioritisation of vulnerable sections for 18-plus groups. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
The long shadow of political turmoil in Nepal (International Relations) |
Political crisis of Nepal, causes, implications on the regional peace and security. How can India play a role in stabilising the current turmoil? |
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GS 3 |
7 |
The end of the road for India’s GST? (Economy) |
Know about the ‘to-be-conducted’ 43rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council and key agendas to be discussed. Concerns to be highlighted and suggestions especially with regards to the Covid-19 second wave. |
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GS 2 |
7 |
(Polity and Governance) |
National Mission on Cultural Mapping, provisions, current status of implementation, concerns highlighted. |
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GS 3 |
7 |
Tackling rural economic distress (Economy) |
Increasing number of migrants are becoming vulnerable due to the lockdowns and loss of employment. Ongoing initiatives by the government in this regard and how well are they performing? Suggestions for their improvement along with new measures. |
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GS 2 |
8 |
NCLT orders liquidation of Devas (Polity and Governance) |
Liquidation order for Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), reasons behind the move and significance. What is the process of liquidating and why is it needed? |
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GS 2 |
10 |
Jaishankar, UN chief discuss ramping up supply of jabs (International Relations) |
Indian External Affairs Minister’s visit to the US and discussions on global supply of Covid-19 vaccines, including a World Trade Organisation (WTO) initiative sponsored by India and South Africa. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
Quad targeting China: Consul General (International Relations) |
China’s Consul General in India and concerns raised between both the countries. Also, Chinese hit out at the India-United States-Japan-Australia grouping, known as the Quad. Know about Quad and its significance with respect to containing Chinese dominance in the Indo-pacific. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
Dhaka clears currency swap for Lanka (International Relations) |
What are Currency Swap Agreements? How do they help nations to stabilise their currency? India-Sri Lanka Relations. |
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GS 3 |
14 |
Exempt micro enterprises from GST (Economy) |
Know about the Consortium of Indian Associations (CIA) request to increase the turnover threshold limit for micro enterprises for GST exemption and the reasons behind it. Implications of such a move on the industry. |