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    Headlines

    Relevance for Prelims and Mains 

    GS 2

    1

    Centre to push judges appointments

    (Judiciary)

    Know about the Supreme Court Collegium system and its recommendations for appointment of judges in the High Courts. Centre’s latest decision in this regard.

    GS 3

    2

    National task force to combat air pollution, monitor remedial steps

    (Biodiversity and Environment)

    Formation of the National Task Force by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), its mandate, significance with respect to the increasing pollution.

    GS 2/3

    6

     

     

    7

     

     

    7

     

    14

    On the trail of the second wave’s dynamics

     

    How can India contain the second wave?

     

    Lessons from the first wave

     

    Second wave may stall aviation recovery: Crisil

    (Health & Economy)

    Know about the second wave of Covid-19 in India, its impact and how can the country fight it by learning the lessons from the first wave?

    GS 2

    6

     

     

    13

     

     

    13

     

    A multipolarity, scripted by the middle powers

     

    U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia

     

    Blinken calls on Afghan leaders, reassures them of enduring ties

    (International Relations)

    US decision to put sanctions against Russia and its impact on global power politics. Also, know about the visit of the US Secretary to Afghanistan and implications with respect to the move of removal of troops. How can Japan, Iran, Turkey and India play a crucial role in maintaining multipolarity in the rapidly changing dynamics among the US, Russia and China?

    GS 2

    8

    India, Australia must stand together: Morrison

    (International Relations)

    Know about the annual Raisina Dialogue and the India-Australia Relations, history, significance, cooperations, causes of concern and suggestions to move forward.

    GS 2

    8

    China tried to change status quo

    (International Relations)

    What is the current status of India-China disengagement talks and impact on the regional peace and security?

    GS 2

    8

    UNFPA’s population report launched

    (International Relations & Social Justice)

    The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) flagship State of World Population Report 2021, findings, concerns and suggestions.

    GS 2

    8

    Centre eases guidelines for OCI cardholders

    (Governance)

    Know about the latest changes in the guidelines for the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders.

    GS 2

    9

    Shun vaccine nationalism, say scientists

    (Health)

    What is vaccine nationalism and how does it impact a nation’s vaccinations drive? Impacts, concerns and suggestions.

    GS 2

    10

    CoWin to allow minor corrections in data

    (Governance)

    What is CoWin and what are the latest changes made by the government in this regard?

    GS 2

    10

    India restores e-visa for 156 countries

    (Governance)

    Restoration of electronic visa (e-visa) facility by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Know about the e-Visa and significance.

    GS 2

    13

    Sri Lanka Opposition challenges Bill on Chinese-backed Port City

    (International Relations)

    Increasing Chinese interference in Sri Lankan territory, implications for Indian sovereignty and the concerns raised by Sri Lanka. Suggestions to tackle the problem.

    GS 3

    14

    WPI inflation quickens to a record 7.4%

    (Economy)

    Acceleration in the Inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), implications for Indian economy. Reasons behind it and how can it be managed?

    GS 3

    14

    RBI sets up authority to review regulations

    (Economy)

    Setting up of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0 by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), its aims, functions and significance.