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New IT rules don’t apply to us, Google tells HC

(Polity and Governance)

The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, provisions, implementation, reactions by various intermediaries and consequences of non-compliance. Concerns highlighted and suggestions.

 

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Palestine flays India’s abstention from vote

(International Relations)

Israel-Palestine conflict, history and background, current status, foriegn interventions, causes of conflicts and a way forward. Also, know about India’s stand on the issue and implications.

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60 lakh people affected due to Cyclone Yaas, says Odisha govt.

 

Cyclone Tauktae: damage assessment report released

(Geography)

What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation, management and the naming system? Know about the impact of Cyclones Taukte and Yaas in India.

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Embracing children

(Polity and Governance)

PM-CARES for Children scheme, key provisions, objectives, significance, concerns and suggestions. Supreme Court’s queries and directive on the scheme.

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Adverse changes, federalism imperilled

(Polity and Governance)

The role and coordination of the Centre and the States in Covid-19 vaccination drive. What is federalism, related concerns and a way forward?

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Close the vaccination gap, in global lockstep

 

Paid vaccination policy arbitrary, irrational: SC

 

Norms for foreign-made vaccines eased

(Health)

Know about the global immunisation against the Covid-19 pandemic and challenges associated with it. What can be a way forward?

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A far-reaching tax measure

(Economy)

Recent proposal by the US to impose a global minimum tax on foreign income earned by US corporations. Know about India’s engagement in it and possible profits and losses?

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Caste categories for NREGS pay

(Polity and Governance)

About the MGNREGA, objectives, provisions and significance in the present scenario, concerns highlighted and suggestions to tackle them. Centre’s directive to States to split wage payments into separate categories for the SCs, STs and others and implications of the move. 

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Cabinet gives nod to Model Tenancy Act

(Polity and Governance)

Model Tenancy Act, significant provisions, concerns, implications of the approval and a way forward.

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New pension rules will gag critics of govt.

(Polity and Governance)

The Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2020 by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)and new guidelines for officers.

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China, Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold talks amid U.S. withdrawal

(International Relations)

The USA’s decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan. Implications of the strategic move and the global reactions to the announcement. Highlight the role of the neighboring countries especially India, Pakistan and China.

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Exports surge 67% narrowing trade gap

(Economy)

Know about India’s export of merchandise, its growth in 2021 and possible impacts on the economy.

 
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