The Hindu

The Hindu

Subject

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Headlines

Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

GS 2

1

Neutrality for Ukraine is on the table: Lavrov

(International Issues)

Know about the updates over Russia – Ukraine Conflict, the background of the conflict, reasons for Russian aggression, & the implication of the conflict over India in particular & globally in general. 

GS2

1

Mann sworn in as 17th Punjab CM

(Indian Polity)

About the Oath taking ceremony of the CMs and Council of Ministers, Constitutional Provisions regarding this like Third Schedule, Article 164, & role of Governor in this regard.

GS2

1, 10

SC tells U.P. govt. To protect witnesses

(Polity & Governance)

Need for protecting the Vulnerable witnesses, Witness Protection in India, Witness Protection Scheme, 2018 & issues related to this.

GS3

1, 10

Patent rights on COVID-19 jabs may be waived

(S&T)

What is patent & related types of Intellectual Property rights like trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret? What are TRIPS and its need, India’s new regime in the protection of IPRs? And, India and WTO over TRIPS.

GS2

4, 6

Several hijab­clad students

miss exams in Karnataka

Essentially flawed

Treating values of individual freedom as trifles

(Polity & Governance)

What are the recent verdict of Karnataka HC over the Hijab controversy, about the Essential Religious Practices and freedom of religion enshrined under the COnstitution?

How have courts ruled so far on the issue of a hijab?

GS3

6

Clean energy must use the battery of a circular economy

(Biodiversity & Environment)

How an efficient waste management ecosystem is crucial to manage the huge waste generated in India’s new energy push. Examine. What are Circular Economy and the benefits and challenges associated?

GS2

7

United Nations votes are not black and white

(International Bodies)

About the United Nations (UN) & its organs, their role of them, UN regulations & votings, & know about the other related terms like QUAD, UNSC resolution etc.

GS2

7

Towards inclusive education

(Education)

About the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. What are the hindrances under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 in order to achieve Inclusive Education?

GS3 

8

In times of war, the yuan as a reference currency for interim oil trade

(Indian Economy)

Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflicts on the Oil & other economic parameters, Why is Russia trying to sell oil to India? Why could India and Russia consider the use of Chinese currency to facilitate oil trade?

GS2

10

India and China in talks over

Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit

(IR)

About the recent updates of talks, India-China relations, border issues and other related issues and the way forward. Also, know about the grouping that both China and India are part of.

GS2

 

SC backs Centre’s OROP scheme

(Welfare Scheme)

What is SC’s take on OROP, About OROP, need for this scheme and issues related.

GS2

 

House panel flags issues plaguing MGNREGS

(Welfare Scheme)

What are MGNREGA, key provisions, significance of the scheme, challenges and way forward.

GS2

 

Hewlett Foundation on FCRA watchlist

(Polity & Governance)

What is FCRA, its role, recent amendment, & why it has been criticised by the NGO fraternity and government’s stand. 

GS2

12

Assam govt. to support indigenous faiths, cultures

(Governance)

Know about the name of various communities mentioned in the article like Bodo community and Heraka of the Zeme Naga community etc.

GS2

 

Basil Rajapaksa meets Modi

(IR)

Know about the India-Sri Lanka’s relations, major challenges like fisherman issues, china card etc and way forward for India

GS2

 

16 Chinese got Indian citizenship since 2007

(Indian Polity)

What are the ways to gain Indian Citizenship enshrined in the Constitution and also know about the ways to renunciate an Indian citizenship

GS2

13

Zelensky requests no­fly zone,

security aid in Congress speech

(IR)

What are No-Fly Zones?

 
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