Indian Express

Indian Express

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GDP contracts 7.3% in FY 21, but uptick in Q4 with push from manufacturing

Undoing the damage

GDP fall, in perspective

(Economy)

Government estimates on India’s GDP contraction by 7.3% in 2020-21. Impacts on Covid-19 and trends showing already worsened growth in pre-Covid years. Impact of the second wave on economic momentum of the fourth quarter and suggestions for recovery.

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SC: Sedition law needs relook, especially for media

(Polity and Governance)

The Supreme Court on interpretation of Section 124A of the IPC with regard to freedom of the press. Other related provisions, concerns highlighted and suggestions.

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After 5 years of two-child policy, China lets couples have three

(International Relations)

China’s decision to move away from its two-child policy which led to slow population growth rate and allowing for three children. Lessons for India.

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Twitter has to comply with new IT rules, says HC

Big Tech’s excess

(Polity and Governance)

The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, rationale behind implementation, consequences of non-compliance and reactions by various intermediaries.

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After SC setback, MVA government extends EWS quota to Marathas

(Polity and Governance)

Maharashtra law on reservation benefits to the Maratha community, Supreme Court’s stand on the issue and the latest steps by the state.

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WHO to use Greek alphabets as labels for Covid strains

(Science and Technology)

Know about the World Health Organisation (WHO) naming system for new variants of Covid-19 and the rationale behind the step.

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How Pakistan plays the world

(International Relations)

India-Pakistan relations, global and regional interference and other areas of concerns. Suggest ways to improve the relations and also know the reasons behind Pakistan’s slow growth and development.

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IFFCO launches world’s first nano liquid urea

(Science and Technology)

The launch of the world’s 1st Nano Urea Liquid during IFFCO’s 50th annual general body meeting. What is Nano Urea Liquid and how is it significant?

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EPFO breather: Members can avail second Covid advance

(Economy)

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) allows for special withdrawal of Covid-19 advances, initially introduced under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY).

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Banks can’t site 2018 RBI circular to caution clients on virtual currencies

(Economy)

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest notification on not allowing banks to cite its April 2018 order on virtual currencies (VCs). Supreme Court’s judgement on the order making it invalid and reasons behind it.