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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 |
Amid surge, PM stresses on the need to ‘test, track & treat’ more (Health and Governance) |
Covid-19 pandemic and the surge in cases amidst the ongoing vaccination drive. Indian strategy of “Test, Track and Treat”. |
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GS 1 |
1 |
Varanasi court orders ASI survey of mosque adjacent to temple (Culture) |
Know about the Archaeological Survey of India, its history, mandate and significance. Also learn about the Ground Penetrating Radar and Geo-Radiology System. |
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GS 3 |
8 |
(Biodiversity and Environment) |
Achieving 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. |
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GS 3 |
8 |
Plough to plate, hand held by the Indian state (Agriculture) |
Know about the special features of Indian agriculture. Its different requirements and how the state plays an im[portant role in that? What are the concerns, suggestions regarding them and how a reformed state can ensure farmers’ welfare along with that of consumers’? |
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GS 2 |
8
10 |
Explaining Pakistan’s flip-flop on trade with India
India silent on back-channel dialogue (International Relations) |
The ongoing issue of India-Pakistan relations, latest moves and announcements by Pakistan and later turning back on them. Reasons behind such behaviors, implications on global peace & security and what is a way forward in this regard? |
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GS 3 |
10 |
Fertiliser company hikes prices (Agriculture) |
Know about the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) Limited and the latest hike in fertilizer prices. Rationale behind the move, impact on agriculture and farmers’s income. A way forward. |
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GS 1 |
10 |
Need to document social service by Sikhs, says PM (History) |
Meeting of the high-level committee for the commemoration of the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Know about Guru Tegh Bahadur and his contributions. |
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GS 2 |
11
11 |
SC meetings on vacancies inconclusive
No ad hoc judges in place of regular recommendations (Judiciary) |
Meeting of the Supreme Court Collegium on vacancies in the judiciary. Know about the collegium system, significance, concerns and suggestions. |
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GS 2 |
11 |
India and China to hold 11th round of talks on LAC today (International Relations) |
India-China relations and the latest 11th round of Corps Commander talks on the issue of disengagement at various Patrolling Points (PP). |
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GS 2 |
11
13
13
13
13 |
Biden will restore credibility on climate change, says U.S. envoy
Biden govt. restores aid to Palestinians
U.S. commits to withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq
No U.S. decision yet on Afghan pull-out
Biden to unveil gun control measures (International Relations) |
The US government’s various moves under the Biden administration with respect to climate changes and its foreign relations. What is the rationale behind the move, implications and significance? Also, highlight the concerns and suggest a way forward. |
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GS 2 |
12 |
‘Double mutant’ strain named B.1.617 (Health) |
Know about the naming of the double variant found in India, its differences from the older and other newly emerged variants. What is India planning to do in order to tackle it and the efficacy of existing vaccines against it? |
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GS 2 |
12 |
180 AEFI death reported in India (Health) |
What is Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI)? Significance with respect to the ongoing vaccination drive. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
All options open on South China Sea (International Relations) |
Philippine-China diplomatic row over deployment of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. What are the challenges faced and what is the progress so far? Suggest a way forward. |
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GS 3 |
14 |
MF assets rose 30%in FY21, equities saw inflows in March (Economy) |
The Association of Mutual Funds in India’s (AMFI) findings on the Average Assets Under Management (AAUMs) of the Mutual Fund (MF). Know about the latest changes highlighted and also understand these terms and bodies. |
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GS 3 |
14 |
RBI’s first purchase under G-SAP 1.0 set for April 15 (Economy) |
The G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0) and announcement of Open Market Purchase of Government of India Securities. Implications of the move. |
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GS 3 |
14 |
IRDA tightens AIF investment norms (Economy) |
Insurance regulator IRDAI’s latest guidelines on insurers’ investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). Rational behind the step and significance. |