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GS II

1

Increase interval between two doses of Covishield, says Centre

(Health)

Covid-19 pandemic and the vaccination drive. Know about the vaccines and their administration, intervals between them and the centre’s latest guidelines on that.

GS II

1

Amid protests, LS passes GNCTD amendment Bill

(Polity)

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Know about its provisions and latest amendments, criticisms and a way forward.

GS II

6

Free and open

(International Relations)

US Defence Secretary’s visit to India and to other nations, implications on the bilateral relations of the US with others and also on the global power dynamics.

GS II

6

The way forward

(International Relations)

Ongoing Myanmar Crisis and the reasons behind it. Its impact on India and what role can India play in solving the issue? Way Forward.

GS II

6

Getting it right on the LAC disengagement

(International Relations)

India-China agreement on the Pangong Lake area and impact on India. Future implications of the move on the bilateral relations between the two nations.

GS II

7

No rights despite reforms

(International Relations and Social Justice)

Labour law reforms in Qatar and the impact on the migrant workers. Know about the basic rights of migrant workers.

GS II

7

An unconscionable act

(International Relations)

Know about the role India has to play in the Myanmar Crisis. What India do and not do in order to restore the peace in the neighbouring nation and implications of the resp[ective moves.

GS II

9

LS nod for Bill to increase FDI in insurance

(Governance)

The Insurance Amendment Bill 2021. Major provisions and key amendments. What criticism it has withdrawn and a way forward.

GS II

9

MEA silent on reports of UAE role in India­ Pakistan détente

(International Relations)

The ongoing border tensions between India-Pakistan and the role the United Arab Emirates has possibly played in the ceasefire announcement. Know about the evolving dynamics of the three countries.

GS I

10

Gandhi Peace Prize for Mujib and Sultan Qaboos

(History)

Know about the Gandhi Peace Prize, its history and why is it given? Who are the latest awardees and why have they been chosen?

GS II

10

Plea against challenge to Places of Worship Act

(Polity and Governance)

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. Its provisions and exemptions. Supreme Court’s stand on the act and pleas against it.

GS II

10

Rajya Sabha passes MMDR Amendment

(Governance)

The Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021, provisions, key changes and criticism. A way forward.

GS II

10

Why stop at quota, asks SC judge

(Social Justice)

Reservation in India and the 50% ceiling. Various cases of breach of the ceiling and the ongoing judicial review. What are the views of the Supreme Court on the issue?

GS III

10

U.P., M.P. sign agreement on Ken­-Betwa interlinking work

(Biodiversity and Environment)

Know about the Ken Betwa Link Project (KBLP), its objectives and why was it needed? Possible impact on the environment and concerns highlighted.

GS II

13

China, Russia look to deepen ‘best’ ties

(International Relations)

Evolving Russia-China Relations and impact on the global order. Why a strong power centre in the East is important and what concerns does it raise in the long run? Also, understand its implications on India’s stand in the region.

GS II

13

U.S. data shows AstraZeneca’s vaccine is e?ective for all ages

(International Relations, Health)

Phase 3 trial of AstraZeneca vaccine candidate in the US and the findings on its efficacy.

GS II

13

Riyadh presents cease?re plan to Yemen’s Houthis

(International Relations)

Saudi Arabia and Yemen relations and the history behind it. What are the other regional factors involved and how can the issues be resolved?

GS III

14

Centre readies draft plan for district­wise export promotion

(Economy)

The latestThe latest draft district-wise export promotion plan and its possible impact on the  and its key provisions. Possible impacts on the economy.

GS III

14

Workers in govt. contracts must possess skill certi?cate

(Economy)

Know about the Government’s latest move on the contract workers. Official certification for skills mandatory before taking contracts. What is the rationale behind it and how the contractors have reacted to the issue?

GS III

14

CCI cuts price of cotton as ‘one­time’ correction

(Economy)

Cotton production in India. How are it’s prices regulated and why is it necessary to regulate them? Know about the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and the role it plays.

 
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