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The Hindu |
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Subject |
Pg No |
Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
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GS 3 |
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6 |
RBI keeps policy rates unchanged
(Economy) |
Know about the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 4%, among other moves. What are repo rate, reverse repo rate and their impact on the economy? |
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GS 2 |
4 |
NCD causing serious loss of lives (Health) |
The World Health Day, history, significance, mandate, theme, etc. What are communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases (NCD)? |
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GS 2 |
5 |
Gastroenteritis claims 1 life in Kurnool; 40 hospitalised (Health) |
Gastroenteritis, causes, symptoms, transmission, treatment, prevention and cure. |
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GS 3 |
6 |
(Health) |
India’s vaccination drive and the emerging challenges amidst the case surge. Overcoming suggestions. |
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GS 3 |
6 |
Deconstructing declarations of carbon-neutrality (Biodiversity and Environment) |
The aim to achieve carbon neutral status and its implications on the nations’ individual goals of development. Comparison of Indian emissions and goals to western companies and how can it impact India’s growth and development. A way forward. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
Abortion is a woman’s right to decide (Social Justice) |
Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act 2021, provisions, significance, concerns and suggestions. |
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GS 2 |
7 |
For Lok Adalats, speed overrides quality (Judiciary) |
What are Lok Adalats? Their significance, concerns highlighted and suggestions for improvement. |
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GS 2 |
7 |
A way forward for trans persons (Social Justice) |
Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. Provisions, importance, criticism and a way forward. |
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GS 3 |
8 |
Govt. mulling ways to boost yield from poppy (Agriculture) |
Know about Indian government’s decision to bring in the private sector in India’s opium crop production and required amendments to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. |
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GS 3 |
8 |
Incentives for solar energy sector (Renewable Energy) |
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for white goods (air-conditioners and LED lights) and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. Know about the schemes, significance, concerns and suggestions. |
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GS 2 |
10 |
PM to launch vessel for the Seychelles (International Relations) |
A ‘Fast Patrol Vessel’ to the Seychelles Coast Guard from India and its significance with respect to the India-Seychelles Relations. |
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GS 2 |
11 |
Russia to supply military gear to Pakistan (International Relations) |
Russia-Pakistan Relations and joint operations against terrorism. Pakistan’s involvement with key strategic partners of the region and implications on India;s sovereignty and relations with other countries. |
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GS 3 |
12 |
RBI extends fresh support of Rs. 50,000 cr. to NABARD, others (Economy) |
Know about the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to extend fresh support to the All India Financial Institutions for new lending in FY22, rationale behind the move and its significance. |