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Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
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GS 2 |
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12 |
Centre fast-tracks approval for more vaccine candidates
Immediate vaccination a must in Indian universities
No shortage of vaccines, but better planning must: Ministry (Health) |
Government’s approval for exporting Covid-19 vaccines and granting emergency use authorisation (EUA). Know about the term “Pharmacovigilance” and its significance with respect to new vaccines and possible side effects. Highlighted need for more vaccination in the universities with physical classes going on. Also, know about the Health Ministry’s clarification on the issue of vaccine shortage, wastage and efficacy. |
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GS 1 |
1 |
Skymet forecasts a ‘healthy normal’ monsoon (Geography) |
Skymet Weather’s monsoon predictions for 2021. What is Monsoon and what are the underlying causes for it? Significance for Indian agriculture and also get to know about El Nino in brief. |
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GS 2 |
8 |
(Social Justice & Health) |
The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, provisions, significance, concerns and a way forward. |
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GS 3 |
8 |
In climate change noise, India’s role as conductor (Biodiversity & Environment) |
Know about the net-zero debate and recent debates on whether India should declare a net-zero year or withstand mounting pressure. Possible steps, their implications and concerns highlighted. Way forward. |
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GS 2 |
9 |
BIMSTEC needs to reinvent itself (International Relations) |
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), formation, mandate, significance, challenges faced by the group and suggestions to overcome them. |
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GS 2 |
10 |
India has walked the talk: Modi (International Relations & Health) |
The annual Raisina Dialogue conference and highlighted contributions by India in order to curb Covid-19 cases globally. Know about the COVAX global alliance, Vaccine Maitri and India’s vaccine diplomacy. |
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GS 3 |
10 |
S-400 delivery to begin by November (Defence) |
Know about the delivery status of S-400 long range air defence systems and concerns regarding the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). |
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GS 2 |
10 |
WhatsApp policy: CCI defends nod for probe (Social Justice) |
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy and demand by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to investigate the matter of private data accumulation, its usage and sharing. What are the concerns highlighted and suggestions? |
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GS 2 |
10 |
Nagaland’s version of NRC triggers concern (Governance) |
The Register of Indigenous Inhabitants of Nagaland (RIIN), rationale behind setting it up, concerns highlighted by various sets of people and a way forward. |
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GS 3 |
12 |
Last two rhinos translocated under IRV 2020 (Biodiversity & Environment) |
Know about the Indian Rhino Vision (IRV) 2020 programme and translocation of one-horned rhinos to Assam in order to increase their population. Significance of the move, concerns and a way forward. |
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GS 2 |
15 |
U.S. to withdraw troops from Afghanistan (International Relations) |
The USA’s decision to pull all remaining troops out of Afghanistan before the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Implications of the strategic move on the peace, security and development of Afghanistan and the global reactions to the announcement. |
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GS 2 |
15 |
WHO urges halt on sale of live wild mammals in markets (Health) |
The World Health Organization’s call to halt the sale of live wild mammals in food markets to prevent the emergence of zoonotic diseases. Know about such diseases, impacts, concerns and measures to mitigate. |
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GS 3 |
16 |
Customs, excise fuel indirect tax surge in COVID-hit year (Economy) |
Know about the latest provisional data from the Finance Ministry on the excise and service tax revenue and net indirect tax collections. How did Covid-19 affect them and how are the collections performing now? |
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