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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 |
Odisha’s tribals flee village fearing jab (Health) |
What is Vaccine Hesitancy? Why is it important to get vaccinated and how does one’s decision to not get vaccinated hamper the health measures of a country? Also know about the Kandh community and Dongria Kondhs of Odisha. |
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GS 3 |
5 |
CHIME telescope yields unprecedented results (Science and Technology) |
Know about the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Collaboration and sighting of the largest collection of fast radio bursts (FRBs). Significance. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
The rope of federalism and an unwanted tug-of-war (Polity and Governance) |
The Centre-West Bengal controversy and the highlighted issue of federalism in India. Related constitutional provisions, significance, concerns and a way forward. |
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GS 2 |
7 |
Should retired officials be barred from disclosing information? (Polity and Governance) |
The Central Civil Services (Pension) Amendment Rules, 2020 and new guidelines for officers, working and retired. Implications on freedom of expression and enriched dialogues. |
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GS 3 |
7 |
(Biodiversity and Environment) |
Heightened concerns about restoring damaged ecosystems in the wake of the Covid-19. Impact of compromised ecosystems and suggestions on protecting and reviving the ecosystem. Know about major global and Indian initiatives. |
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GS 2 |
9 |
MEA hints at talks with Taliban (International Relations) |
Know about the ongoing engagement of India with “various stakeholders” in Afghanistan. USA’s decision to move out of Afghanistan and impact on the nation’s administration and regional peace and security. |
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GS 2 |
9 |
EC has vast powers to act against criminalisation of politics: experts (Polity and Governance) |
Election Commission of India, genesis, powers and functions, impact, significance, concerns highlighted and a way forward. |
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GS 2 |
10 |
Focus on second dose for HCWs, FLWs (Health) |
High-level meeting of the Health Ministry focusing on the second dose of Covid-19 vaccination coverage Healthcare Workers (HCW) and Frontline Workers (FLW). Key suggestions. |
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GS 2 |
10 |
Govt. agencies can analyse WhatsApp chats, NCB tells HC (Polity and Governance) |
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) suggestion on analysing encrypted Whatsapp chats. Also, know about Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Narcotic Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. |
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GS 2 |
11 |
U.S. to donate 500 mn doses to world (International Relations) |
USA’s decision to donate 500 million doses to 92 low and middle-income countries and the African Union. Also, know about the ongoing assistance to India and impact on the vaccination drive. |
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GS 2 |
11 |
Biden, Johnson seek to sign ‘new Atlantic Charter’ (International Relations) |
Meeting of the US President and British Prime Minister and key highlights. Resolve to sign a new Atlantic Charter. Know about Atlantic Charter, who signed it and its aims. |
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GS 3 |
12 |
Centre to auction ‘major’ fields of ONGC, OIL (Economy) |
Know about the Centre’s latest decision to auction unmonetized, large oil and gas fields of state-owned ONGC and OIL to boost hydrocarbon production, impacts and significance. |