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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
10 |
Govt. puts off decision on tax relief for COVID-19 supplies
Special GST meet on States’ compensation (Polity and Governance) |
Know about the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting and its key highlights. What were the major issues discussed and what has been the outcome? Reactions by the states and others. |
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GS 2 |
3 |
Apollo begins antibody cocktail for mild cases (Health) |
What is ‘antibody cocktail treatment’ for Covid-19? Features, target receivers, possible impact on immunity and significance. |
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GS 2 |
5 |
Maratha quota: BJP MP warns of protest if demands not met by June 6 (Polity and Governance) |
Issue of Maratha reservation in Maharashtra, Supreme Court’s order on the issue and how it can lead to a federal crisis on the reservation. The Centre’s and the States’ stance on compliance with the order. |
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GS 2 |
5
8 |
More voices against Lakshadweep changes
No rift over Lakshadweep ‘development’ push: BJP leader (Polity and Governance) |
The Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 (LDAR), provisions, significance, discontent among the inhabitants, concerns raised and suggestions. |
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GS 3 |
6 |
(Economy) |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) annual report for 2020-21 and major highlights, concerns and suggestions. Know about the concerns regarding the surplus transfer to the Centre and suggestions. |
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GS 2 |
6 |
(International Relations) |
Know about the political crisis of Nepal, underlying causes and impact the regional peace and security. How can India play a role in stabilising the current turmoil? |
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GS 1 |
8 |
Freedom fighter T.M. Kalliannan passes away (History) |
Demise of the T.M. Kalliannan Gounder, the last surviving member of the Indian Constituent Assembly. Know more about him and his contributions in the Indian freedom struggle. |
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GS 2 |
8 |
Scope of Section 304-B in dowry deaths widened by SC (Polity and Governance) |
What is dowry and how it got started? Historical underpinnings, related concerns, impacts, laws and penalties to regulate it and how far has India come in terms of actually curbing the issue. |
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GS 2 |
9 |
India seeks more studies on virus origin (International Relations) |
India’s push for further studies on the origins of the Covid-19 at the World Health Assembly. Know more about the assembly, participants, issues discussed and the outcomes. |
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GS 2 |
9 |
Children under mid-day meal scheme to get aid (Polity and Governance) |
Centre’s decision to give about Rs. 100 each to children studying in Class 1 to Class 8 in government schools, who are beneficiaries of the Mid-Day Meal scheme and the concerns highlighted regarding the minuscule amount. A way forward. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
Jaishankar meets U.S. NSA, private sector (International Relations) |
Meetings by Indian External Affairs Minister in the US with the government and the private sector. Key takeaways and impact on the India-US relationship. |
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GS 2 |
13 |
As India watches keenly, Sri Lanka seeks FDI in Port City (International Relations) |
Sri Lanka invites international investment into the Colombo Port City and increasing Chinese investment. Concerns for India and what are the suggestions for keeping good relations with Sri lanka while safeguarding national interests? |
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GS 3 |
14 |
COVID toll on economy deepens: poll (Economy) |
Reuters survey on worsening India’s economic outlook, highlights on worst-case scenario forecasts on the Covid-19 and suggestions. |