The Indian Express

Indian Express

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              Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

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Taliban at Kandahar gates, India pulls out nationals from consulate in the city

(IR)

About the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and its implications on the safety and security of Indian nationals.

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UP population plan for ‘balance’ among communities, lower fertility rate a focus

 (Polity and Governance)

The 40-page Population Policy 2021-30 document of Uttar Pradesh government, the rationale behind it 

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The loss of learning 

Liberating co-ops

Helping those who help themselves

Party poopers

 (Polity and Governance)

Impacts of School closures during a pandemic, new challenges brought by it, what should be done in this context 

About New minister of cooperation, role and functions, objectives.

The rationale behind reshuffling the council of ministers, pros and cons, key analysis and way forward

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A check on Bad loans 

(Economy)

Key highlights of The Reserve Bank of India’s latest Financial Stability Report concerns associated with 

 the balance sheets of banks would be adversely hit by the pandemic-induced disruption, key analysis and way forward 

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Electing a Speaker, Deputy Speaker

 (Polity and Governance)

A proposed elephant reserve in Chhattisgarh, and its reduced area

(Environment)

How are Speaker and Deputy Speaker elected? Does their party affiliation matter?

The proposed Lemru Elephant Reserve in Chhattisgarh and its relevance 

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PLI schemes evoke mixed response: IT, mobile steal a march on other sectors

(Economy )

The production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, it’s features and significance in the present scenario