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The Hindu |
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Subject |
Pg No |
Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
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GS 2 |
1
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India offers help to end Russia-Ukraine conflict
(International Relations ) |
What is the present status of diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia?India’s response to the crisis,how India would conduct business with Russia as that country was hit by western sanctions?various efforts made by India to stabilise economic transactions with Russia and what lies ahead ? |
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GS 2 |
1 |
Centre denies presence of new COVID-19 variant
(Health) |
Learn facts related to COVID-19 variant, XE. |
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GS 2
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5& 6
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Centre constitutes Dam Safety Authority with temporary officials (Polity and Governance)
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Know about National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA),its functions and objectives ,what are recent developments regarding Mullaperiyar dam issue and what is the way forward ? |
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GS 2 |
6 |
Repairing the complex India-Nepal relationship (International Relations ) |
What are the outcomes of recent meetings between India and Nepal ? evolution of India’s relations with Nepal ,What are the ancient links and shared culture between India and Nepal? What is the significance of Nepal for India?various issues/challenges and what lies ahead ? |
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GS 2
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6
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A candid conversation about the ‘caged parrot’ (Polity and Governance) |
What is the present state of India’s investigating agencies?know about Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI),Power and Functions,How does the CBI take up cases?Issues involved,How CBI has been grossly misused by successive governments?its disastrous consequences for the cause of justice,how the Supreme Court of India and High Courts have often admonished investigators for their sloppiness and deviation from ethics?CJI’s proposal of an umbrella organisation that will oversee all investigating agencies ,key analysis and what lies ahead ? |
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GS 2
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6
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(Welfare Schemes) |
What are various schemes of the government to provide ‘integrated benefits to children and women’?Know about Mission Vatsalya,its features ,significance and impact. |
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GS 2
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7
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How the UAPA is wrecking lives
(Polity and Governance) |
What is the UAPA ,Key provisions,Why Are Arrests Under It So Problematic?Issues Surrounding UAPA and Way Ahead
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GS 2
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7
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(International Relations ) |
How significant is the India-Australia FTA for bilateral trade?How long was the FTA in the making?Is the tariff reduction substantial for both sides?Has India’s sensitivities with respect to agriculture and dairy sectors been addressed?What are the provisions for services?and Is there a plan to deepen this agreement in the future? |
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GS 3 |
8 |
The HDFC Ltd.-HDFC Bank merger
(Economy) |
What is the financial rationale of this amalgamation? Is the stage set for more mega deals?
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GS 2
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8
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Reorganising Andhra Pradesh: districts to match LS constituencies (Polity and Governance) |
What is the objective of having 13 new districts in the State? How is the administration planning to execute this major revamp?
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GS 3 |
10 |
Second edition of swarm drone contest launched (Defence) |
Learn facts related to ‘Mehar Baba’ swarm drone competition |
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GS 2 |
11 |
Criminal Procedure Bill cleared, Shah says no risk to privacy (Polity and Governance) |
Know about Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022,What are the major changes proposed in the bill?The government’s logic for introducing it ,cristsim and what lies ahead ? |
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GS 3 |
12 |
HAL in tie-up to convert aircraft (Defence)
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What is a multi-mission tanker transport (MMTT)aircraft? |
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GS 2 |
14 |
ADB projects India FY23 growth at 7.5% (International Organisation ) |
What are recent forecasts done by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Indian economy? And know about Asian Development Bank (ADB) |