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WhatsApp to Delhi High Court: Will not compel users to accept privacy policy (Polity and Governance) |
Learn about the privacy policy of whatsapp and the concerns raised. Changing dynamics with reference to the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, it’s major provisions and significance. |
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GS2 |
3 |
Delhi HC calls for Uniform Civil Code, asks Centre to take action (Polity and Governance) |
What is Uniform Civil Code (Article 44), significance and concerns thereof, about Supreme Court’s observation on this, recommendations of various commissions and way forward. |
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GS3 |
3 |
Rains halted, sowing of almost all major kharif crops takes a big hit (Agriculture) |
Know about the major types of crops in India like Rabi, Kharif, and Zaid. Also know about the impact of Monsoon on Indian Agriculture. |
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GS2 |
7 |
Oppn leaders question Cooperation Ministry: undercuts federalism (Polity and Governance) |
About the significance of creating the Cooperation Ministry, concerns like anti federal, Cooperation movements in the Past and related Constitutional Provisions. |
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7 |
J&K delimitation exercise will be fair, transparent, assures Commission (Polity and Governance) |
Know about the final report of the Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission and the factors taken into account. What is the delimitation process and why is it needed? |
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GS2 |
8 |
Iran President-elect invites India for swearing-in event (International Relations) |
About India-Iran relations, significance, major hindrances and the way forward. |
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GS2 |
8 |
UAPA case that fell 11 years later: Gujarat court says no proof to prove any terror links (Polity and Governance) |
Know about the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), provisions, significance, impact, concerns and suggestions. |
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GS3 |
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Kerala of High alert over Zika (Science & Technology) |
About Zika Virus, its transmission, its transmission, treatment and related government initiatives like National Vector Disease Programme etc. |
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GS2 |
10 |
Falling government school enrolment is alarming and it needs to be addressed soon (Education) |
How pandemic has impacted the education sector, especially on government schools, and what steps has taken and need to be taken in this regards. |
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GS3 |
10 |
(Indian Economy) |
The Cairn Energy dispute with India over the settlement of a $1.2 billion award, a French court order in this context, Government of India response, key analysis and way forward. |
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GS2 |
11 |
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What is Sedition law, its genesis and role, why it has been criticised across the nation, related cases, SC stand on this and way forward. |
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GS3 |
12 |
35% of tiger ranges outside protected areas (Environment) |
Know about the key highlights of the WWF-UNEP report, and protected areas in India. |
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GS2 |
12 |
Mukul Roy appointed Assembly PAC head (Polity & Governance) |
About the Public Account Committee, functions and limitations, also other committees like Estimate Committee, Public Undertaking committee etc. |
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GS2 |
13 |
Why Kappa variant of Covid-19 is less of a concern than Delta (Health) |
Know about the different variants of virus, why they are named differently, Know about variants of concerns and interest. |
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GS3 |
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The mutations that help Epsilon variant evade the body’s immune response (Science & Technology) |
Know about the different variants of virus, why they are named differently, Know about variants of concerns and interest, and why viruses mutate? |
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14 |
Taliban say they now control 85% of Afghanistan’s territory (International Issue) |
US decision to remove troops from Afghanistan and the compromised peace in the region. Highlight the role India can play in ensuring peace and stability in the nation. |
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GS3 |
15 |
‘Economy bouncing back from 2nd wave hit, inflation a risk’ (Indian Economy) |
Inflation in the Indian economy and the factors responsible for it. What is inflation and how can it be tackled? |
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GS3 |
15 |
RBI to Banks: Stop using LIBOR and MIFOR (Indian Economy) |
Rationale behind the RBI’s advisory, what is LIBOR and MIFOR? |
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