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GS 2

 

1

 

SC questions States on cases under 66A

 

Assam takes back case

filed against Mizoram MP

 

(Polity and Governance)

 

Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, what are the Issues with Section 66A

 

Know about the dispute over the Assam-Mizoram boundary, What is the demarcated boundary? Which boundary does Mizoram find acceptable? When did the dispute become so bitter? what led to such violence, What are the other border disputes in the region? and  their implications 

 

GS 3

1

At $35 bn, July exports 34%

higher than preCOVID

level

(Economy)

 

What is the status of India’s merchandise exports in July, what are the implications of the phased reopening of the economy?

GS 2

1

No agreement yet on Gogra,

Hot Springs

(IR  )

Series of measures to resolve the 15-month standoff in Ladakh, India -China border issues and ongoing tensions between the Indian and Chinese armed forces in eastern Ladakh, disengagement process.

 

GS 2

2

HC allows women to

terminate pregnancy

 

(Polity and Governance)

The rationale behind The Delhi High Court’s permission to  a woman to undergo medical termination of her 22-week pregnancy, Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act and its provisions 

GS 2

5

SC offers mediation in Krishna dispute

(Polity and Governance)

What are the causes of the Andhra-Telangana Krishna water dispute, steps being taken in this context, about Inter-State River Water Disputes?

 

GS 2

6

Fathoming serosurvey data, with caution

 

(Health)

What are Sero surveys, how they are done, various testing methods used and the significance of conducting Sero surveys?

 

GS 1

6

A disconcerting picture behind the headline numbers

(Social Issues)

About The third annual round of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data, what does it captures?, its key findings and the Impact of the lockdown

 

GS 3

 

7

 

The hacking of Indian democracy

(Cyber Security)

 

Know about the Pegasus spyware and its latest targets in India, other kinds of cyber threats. Impact on cybersecurity and suggestions to stop such attacks. Laws related to cybercrimes and security in India, Recommendations of UNHCHR, key analysis and way forward 

GS 2

8

In RS, Oppn. raises Pegasus, farm bills

 

Amid protests, LS passes Bill to amend insurance Act

(Polity and Governance)

The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021, its provisions and rationale behind its introduction 

 

The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021, its key provisions and objectives 

GS 2

9

In Ex- Australian PM Abbott in India to push trade talks

(IR)

About India-Australia trade talks and their bilateral relations

GS 2

10

Delta and its sublineages reduce

Covaxin antibodies: ICMR study

 

Zika virus: Centre rushes

team to Maharashtra

 

(Health)

Delta variants lineages and efficiency of vaccines 

 

Zika virus (ZIKV), it’s causes and impacts 

 

GS 3

10

PM Modi launches digital payment solution e-RUPI

(Economy)

Know about digital payment solution e-RUPI, its features and significance  

GS

3

10

Experts warn against mandatory food fortification

(Agriculture /S&T)

Centre’s plan to mandatorily fortify rice and edible oils with vitamins and minerals, objectives, what are the issues being highlighted?

GS

2

11

U.S. pullout worsened Afghan crisis: Ghani

(IR)

Implications of  American soldier withdrawal from Afghanistan, how does it affects India’s interest, key analysis and way forward

 

 
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