|
The Hindu |
|||
|
Subject |
Pg No |
Headlines |
Relevance for Prelims and Mains |
|
GS 1 |
1 |
Odisha, Bengal grapple with evacuation ahead of cyclone (Geography) |
Know about the cyclone Yaas. What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation and management and the naming system? |
|
GS 2 |
1
9
9 |
Migrant workers may just want to go home, says SC
SC irked by absence of migrant database
Provide food, rations to stranded workers: SC (Social Justice) |
The Supreme Court (SC) on the issue of migrant workers going back home in the wake of ‘mini lockdowns’. Concerns highlighted, suggestions and Centre’s response to the issue firstly and now to the court. |
|
GS 3 |
1
8 |
New land regulations spark protests in Lakshadweep
Islanders seek withdrawal of land norms in Lakshadweep (Biodiversity and Environment) |
Regulations introduced by the administrator of the Lakshadweep group of islands, discontent among the inhabitants, reasons behind and suggestions. |
|
GS 2 |
6 |
A September exit, Afghanistan at the crossroads (International Relations) |
The USA’s decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan. Implications of the strategic move on the peace, security and development of Afghanistan and the global reactions to the announcement. Highlight India’s role in Afghanistan peace process. |
|
GS 2 |
7 |
(Social Justice) |
Know about the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) and its key provisions, significance and much needed reforms necessary for reporting of child sexual abuse. |
|
GS 2 |
7 |
A single global tender for vaccine procurement (Health) |
Vaccination drive in India amid the second wave of Covid-19. Highlighted the hurdles faced by the drive and suggestions for better and faster implementation and vaccine administration. |
|
GS 2 |
8 |
Will not limit functions till new data law: WhatsApp (Polity and Governance) |
WhatsApp’s new privacy policy and its possible impacts on the users in India. Know about data protection laws in India especially IT Rules, 2011. Other related concerns and suggestions. Also, know about WhatsApp’s latest response. |
|
GS 2 |
11 |
Wuhan lab staff fell sick in Nov. 2019: report (Health & International Relations) |
Wall Street Journal report on the origin of the virus and implications of the findings. Possibility of a wider probe into virus origins. |
|
GS 2 |
11 |
Iran inspection agreement extended by one month: IAEA (International Relations) |
Know about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and Iran’s Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). |
|
GS 3 |
12 |
GST Council should prioritise COVID relief, States’ cash woes (Economy) |
Upcoming GST Council meet and key agendas to be discussed. Concerns to be highlighted and suggestions especially with regards to the Covid-19 second wave. |
|
GS 3 |
12 |
Demand for IT professionals doubled in last 14 months: ISF (Economy) |
Rising demand for IT professionals in expanded digitisation and automation of businesses. Know about the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF). |
|
GS 3 |
12 |
FDI flows crossed $81 bn in FY21 (Economy) |
Know about the Foreign direct investment (FDI) flow in India in 2020-21, reasons for the growth and suggestions to further boost the growth. |