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    Subject

    Pg No.

    Headlines

    Relevance for Prelims  and Mains 

    GS III

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    9

     

    9

     

    9

    7 killed after ‘glacial burst’ in Uttarakhand

    Glacier collapse brings back memory of 2013 flash floods

    Experts point to climate change impact

    Tapovan hydel project entirely washed away

    (Disaster management)

    Read about Avalanche and Glacier Burst and Secondary Hazards. Also, read about the geography and different meeting points of Ganga’s tributaries (like KarnPrayag, DevPrayag, etc.) and Nanda Devi.

    How Global Warming is affecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem?

    GS III

    3

    IIT­D finds way for low­cost cleaner fuel (Sc &Tech)

    Learn about Hydrogen Fuel Cell.

    GS I & II

    4

    Beggars learning vocational skills for life with dignity (Society and Governance)

    Right to Livelihood and Dignified Life; How the prevalent poverty may be reduced in India?

    GS III

    6

    Infrastructure push now, fiscal consolidation later (Economy)

    Is the Government’s decision to increase capital expenditure ignoring fiscal deficit commendable in the backdrop of COVID-19 Pandemic?

    GS III

    6

    Staying watchful (Economy)

    What should be the Monetary stance under changing circumstances of fluctuating Inflation?

    GS II

    6

    An India­- EU trade pact may still remain elusive (IR)

    What are the challenges for the India-EU trade pact? How COVID­19, Brexit and international tensions, etc will impact both countries? Way ahead

    GS II

    7

    Debunking vs. prior restraint (Polity & Governance)

    What are Post-Truth and Fake News? Are censorship and the internet shut down the right method to tackle the menace? Challenges and Way Ahead.

    GS II & III

    7

    The cost of Internet shutdowns (Polity and Governance, Economy)

    How internet shutdowns are harming the economy and Government Revenue? What can be an alternative which can balance civil liberties and the security of the nation?

    GS III

    8

    Kerala saw more home deaths in 2020 (Health, Economic Development)

    The higher number of home deaths represent poor access to health facilities. What can be done to improve availability, accessibility and affordability of health care to remotest India?

    GS III

    10

     

    10

    Disinvestment will be squeaky clean

    Selling family silver is a lazy allegation, says Sitharaman

    (Economy)

    What is disinvestment? Why is it done? What are this year’s target? Challenges and Way forward.

    GS III

    10

    Men access mental health helpline more (Health)

    Know about Kiran Service. What is the status of Mental Health Services in India, it’s challenges and way ahead?

    GS II

    10

    Ukraine looking at defence purchases from India (IR)

    India-Ukraine Relations. How defence procurements and joint exercises will benefit India?

    GS III

    13

    A jumbo struggle for farmers in Sri Lanka (Man-Animal Conflict)

    How can India help Sri Lanka to safeguard their farmers against Elephants?

    GS III

    13

    Arab world’s first probe nears Mars (Sc & Tech)

    For Prelims: Know about Hope Satellite

    For Mains: Why is the study of planetary systems necessary?

    The Indian Express

                                                                             Indian Express

    Subject

    Page No.

                             Headlines

                   Relevance for Prelims and Mains 

    GS

    III

    1

    Uttarakhand flood wreaks death, damage

     

    (DISASTER MANAGEMENT)

    What are floods, causes and flood zones of India, mitigation strategy involved in tackling these floods and role of multiple agencies involved.)

    GS

    II

    6

    29 MPs give notice for 204 amendments to pressure govt

    (POLITY)

     Joint session of the Parliament and State legislature, key terminologies associated with the Parliament working

    GS

    III

    8

    Budget 2021 embarks on three paradigm shifts. Execution and fiscal-monetary coordination will be key

    (ECONOMY)

    Budget and Constitutional Provisions, Objectives, highlights of the recent budget, key analysis and way forward

     

    GS

    III

    8

    Farmers’ agitation frames the power — and challenge — of non-violent protest

    (AGRICULTURE )

    Farm laws, their provisions, objectives, what are the causes for farmer protest, concerns, a supreme court ruling in this context, latest updates and the way forward

     

    GS

    II

    8

    The new Washington

    (IR)

     

    How the appointment of a new US  President has an impact on the world and the India-US relations

    GS

    II

    8

    18 months after the split, downgrade, 4G mobile Internet back in J&K

    (POLITY AND GOVERNANCE )

     

    Critically analyze the significance of restoring 4G services in J&K

    GS

    II

    9

    Agenda on Biden’s India’s desk

    (IR)

    Implications on the New US President on  India-US relations, evolution, recent development, the significance of the relations, concerning points and way forward.)

    GS

    III

    9

    The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code allows the market to make the most efficient choice

     

    (ECONOMY)

    What is Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), objectives, its significance and issues associated with it, key analysis and way forward?

    GS

    II

    11

    A Lingayat sub-sects quota demand: context, implications

    (SOCIAL ISSUES)

     

    Who are Lingayats? , the present controversy associated with them, key analysis and way forward

    GS

    III

    11

    Using AI, Scientist develop a new method to counter mutations in Coronavirus

    (S&T)

    Artificial intelligence, benefits and challenges and the significance of using AI to counter mutations in Coronavirus

    GS

    III

    14

    FM Sitharaman on PSU divestment: Not selling family silver … have a policy which brings clarity

    (ECONOMY)

     

    Disinvestment, pros and cons, Government disinvestment agenda in the recent budge