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The Hindu |
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Subject |
Pg No |
Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
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GS 3 |
1 |
SC upholds NGT ban on firecrackers (Biodiversity and Environment) |
Supreme Court’s dismissal of a challenge to National Green Tribunal (NGT) ban on firecrackers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Impact of fire crackers on health and environment. |
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GS 2 |
5 |
MVA govt. to join Climate Group’s EV100 drive (Polity and Governance) |
Maharashtra becomes the first Indian State to join EV100 campaign. What is this campaign, objectives, features, implications and significance? |
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GS 3 |
6 |
(Biodiversity and Environment) |
Problem of microplastic pollution in Ganga, causes, impact and prevention. Steps taken by the government to clean and reduce river pollution. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
(International Relations) |
Ongoing issue on Northern Ireland Protocol of the Brexit agreement. Immediate and long term challenges associated with Brexit and a way forward. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
A serosurvey template for the whole of India (Health) |
What is seroprevalence and what are the data highlights of the latest assessment on people acquiring different types of immunity against viruses. Mention government steps to aid the immunity drive. |
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GS 3 |
6 |
Empowering nature with biocentric jurisprudence (Biodiversity and Environment) |
Judiciary’s intervention in the safety measures for the Great Indian Bustard and new approach moving away from an anthropocentric basis of law. Know the rationale behind and significance. |
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GS 2 |
8 |
More time for report on Data Bill (Polity and Governance) |
Extension to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Personal Data Protection Bill. Know about the bill, provisions, significance, concerns and suggestions. |
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GS 1 |
9 |
Rise in extreme rainfall events (Geography) |
Rainfall trends in India, data on variations and the reasons behind it, impacts and suggestions on better monitoring and forecasts. |
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GS 3 |
9 |
Army to use jammers to protect forward bases from drone attacks (Defence) |
Procurement of jammers by the Army in the wake of the recent drone with explosives shot inside Indian boundary. Impact on security and other steps taken to counter such moves. |
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GS 2 |
9 |
SC says secrecy of vote a must in any election (Polity and Governance) |
The Supreme Court’s stand on maintaining secrecy of voting as a part of the fundamental right of freedom of expression and strengthened democracy. Background and related cases. |
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GS 3 |
10 |
Committed to climate action plan: Minister (Biodiversity and Environment) |
Conclusion of the G20 Energy and Climate Joint Ministerial Meeting and efforts highlighted by India on combating climate change. |
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GS 2 |
10 |
‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons (Social Justice) |
Issue of suicides in prisons, causes and prevention methods suggested by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS). Also, know about the “Gatekeeper Model”. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
Xi visits Tibet, first trip by leader in years (International Relations) |
Chinese President’s visit to Tibet and its southeastern border region with India. China’s relation with Tibet and the Seventeen Point Agreement. Implications of ongoing developments for Indian safety and sovereignty. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
For peace deal, Taliban say Afghan President must go (International Relations) |
Know about the latest developments in Afghanistan peace process and Taliban’s demands in the wake of the US’s removal of its troops. Implications for regional security and ongoing efforts for peace and stability. |
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GS 3 |
14 |
RBI eases loan restrictions for bank directors (Economy) |
Relaxed regulatory restrictions on loans and advances to bank directors and their relatives by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and revised guidelines. Need of the move and impacts. |
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GS 3 |
14 |
Tax revenues may surpass target: ICRA (Economy) |
ICRA predictions on government gross tax collections possibly surpassing the budget target. Factors responsible and implications. |