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SC seeks interim protection for people charged with sedition.

(Polity and Governance)

What is sedition law? Know about the provision of the IPC dealing with sedition, what is its crux? Know the history of sedition law, associated courts’ judgements, present case before the Supreme Court. Know whether the sedition law is justified in present times or it requires repealing.

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1

Rain lashes north Andhra coast as Asani moves closer.

(Environment and Disaster Management)

Know about the cyclone ‘Asani’, its origin, region of influence, reasons for the formation, its impact. What is disaster management and preparation by NDMA and SDMA in case of cyclones.

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1

‘Minority’ tag: Centre’s volte-face irks SC.

(Polity and Governance)

Issue of minority status to Hindu community in states where they are in minority. Know about minority status, the associated bodies and safeguards provided in the Constitution

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6

Control inflation by acting on liquidity.

(Indian Economy)

Know about cost-push and demand pull inflation, other types of inflations; CRR,SLR and other marginal requirements banks are required to meet. What are issues with inflation?What is its impact on the growth process? How present repo rate growth will impact inflation?

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6

This food regulator needs to step up to the plate.

(Food processing and related industries)

Know about food regulation in India, the regulatory body responsible for it (FSSAI), needs to regulate the production and supply of unhealthy food in India. What are the effects of unhealthy food on obesity, health, diabetes, hypertension. What is Health Star Rating and Front of package labeling (FOPL)? How it has affected the dietary practices of the consumers

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6

Measuring the change.

(Health)

Know about the NFHS-5 report, its important findings, comparison to last report. Know about what it says regarding the behavioral and sociological health of children in India.

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6

The end of brand

(IR)

Know about the Sri Lankan economic crisis, reasons behind it. Know about misguided policy and political decisions that led to the crisis, recent resignation of the PM and further demands of the protestors.

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7

The learning grounds of Ukraine

(IR)

Know about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, issues involved, reasons and background to the war, realpolitik. What has been and what should be India’s role? What lessons can India learn from the episode>

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7

A victory for crime victims

(Polity and Governance)

Know about the criminal jurisprudence in India, the IPC, the CrPC. Know about the recent Supreme Court’s judgment, its impact on victims of the criminal cases. Analyse the need for further reforms in criminal jurisprudence/

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8

Moderating the publisher-platform relationship

(ICT and digital regulation)

Know about the bill to regulate the digital news intermediaries introduced in Canada, similar law in other countries. Its impact on making big techs becoming more responsible with public data.

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8

The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds.

(Environment)

Know about ‘The state of the World’s Birds’ Report, key findings of the report. What is the importance of birds to the ecology? Know about the avian species in different IUCN lists. How to prevent avian biodiversity loss.

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9

Wolfram Alpha: free online computer algebra system

(Science and Tech)

Know about computer algebra system, their applications in modern computing. What is Wolfram Alpha?

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‘More stringent norms for social media platforms in the works’

(ICT and digital regulation)

Know about the existing regulations of the government to regulate the big-techs. What is the need to make the existing regulations more stringent? Know about the corresponding regulations in other countries. What are safe harbour rules?

 
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