The Hindu

The Hindu

Subject

Pg No

Headlines

Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

GS 2

1

SC to hear Vanniyar quota cases on merits

(Polity and Governance)

Know about the validity of a Tamil Nadu State law granting reservation to Vanniyars, petitions linked to it, the State Government’s stand,  Madras High Court’s decision, what are Constitutional Provisions related to it and what lies ahead?

GS 2

1

NATO, the U.S. sceptical of Russian troop pull-out

(IR)

What are the recent developments regarding the Ukraine crisis? Why do NATO and the West remain so concerned about Russian troop build-up? and India’s Stand.

GS 2

2

4 police stations declared ‘Eat Right Campus’ by FSSAI

(Health)

Know about the ‘Eat Right campus’ initiative, its features and objectives 

GS 3

4

Thousands of Crimson Rose butterflies across the ocean

(Species in News)

Learn facts related to Crimson Rose butterflies 

GS 2

5

AFSPA puts BJP, Cong. on the same page for Nagas

(Polity and Governance)

What is AFSPA? Its provisions, What attempts have been made to repeal AFSPA in the past? How often have state governments opposed it?

GS 2

5

Collegium nod for 10 advocates as Bombay HC judges

(Judiciary)

How did the Collegium system come into being? What is the procedure followed by the Collegium? Does the Collegium recommend transfers too? What is the common criticism made against the Collegium system?

GS 1

5

Our bull races are not violent as Jallikattu: A.P. villagers

(Art and Culture)

What is Jallikattu? Why is Jallikattu important in Tamil culture? Why has Jallikattu been the subject of legal battles?

GS 2

6

A case for a more federal judiciary

(Judiciary)

What is federalism? , it’s the essential characteristic, the integral requirement of a federal state, know about the federal judicial system, what are specific trends that have greatly eroded the standing of the High Court leading to an imbalance in the federal structure of the judiciary in recent years? why delicate balance is required to be maintained between the Supreme Court and the High Courts? significance of strengthening the federal nature of our judiciary.

GS 3

6

After the Budget’s ‘crypto signal’, India awaits reforms

(Economy)

Know about Union Budget’s announcement of a 30% flat tax rate levied on any gains made from the transfer of virtual assets including cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), objectives, what is Cryptocurrency, the role of cryptocurrency and related technologies in India’s financial-cum-economic system, issues /challenges linked to it, How can we navigate the potential security quagmires and challenges presented by crypto? and way ahead 

GS 1

7

The row over a ritual in Kerala

(Art and Culture)

What is Kaal Kazhukichoottu? recent issues and what lies ahead.

GS 3

10

India lacks a solar waste handling policy

Equitable energy access key of environmental policy: PM

(Environment)

What is India’s policy on managing waste that results from used solar panels or from the manufacturing process? know about estimates of The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in this context and what is Renewable Energy (RE) Capacity of India?

What are the various initiatives of India to provide 

equitable energy access to the poor? And Key highlights World Sustainable Development Summit.

GS 2

10

Depression remains a neglected global health crisis, says report

(Health)

Major findings of recent document of Lancet and World Psychiatric Association Commission on depression, how depression impacts economic prosperity of nations and what steps need to be taken in this context.

GS 2

11

First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

(Health )

Recent achievements to cure Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), what is HIV, symptoms, Treatment /Prevention, Global Efforts, Steps Taken by India.

GS 2

11

China slams Quad, AUKUS ‘cliques

(IR)’

What are the key differences between the Quad and Aukus? what are the opportunities and Challenges for India?