The Hindu

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    The Hindu

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    Relevance for Prelims and Mains  

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    Midday meals leave a long-lasting impact: study

    (Polity and Governance)

    Know about a new study on the intergenerational benefits of the midday meal scheme and major findings. Also know about the major provisions of the scheme, impact, challenges and a way forward.

    GS 2

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    Leaving the past behind

     

    Taliban leader seeks ‘political settlement’

    (International Relations)

    The ongoing Afghanistan crisis post USA’s decision to remove troops out of the nation. The impact on the development projects in the nation and overall regional peace and security. Neighbours’ role in salvaging the crisis.

    GS 2

    6

    Sensitive and precise

    (Social Justice)

    Know about the issue of human trafficking anf the draft Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021, key features, significance, concerns and suggestions.

    GS 4

    6

    A ‘tolerant’ India can be majoritarian

    (Ethics)

    Survey on religious identity, nationalism and tolerance in Indian society and major findings. Possibilities of co-existence of  toleration and multiculturalism.

    GS 2

    6

    A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability

    (International Relations)

    The ongoing political turmoil in Nepal, reasons, impact and suggestions. What can India learn from the situation?

    GS 2

    7

    Calculating the benefits of lockdowns

    (Polity and Governance)

    Covid-19 induced lockdowns in India, immediate and long term impacts and suggestions to find a more balanced way to curb infection with less impact on the economy.

    GS 3

    7

    Time to build a valuable economy

    (Economy)

    30th anniversary of the economic reforms launched by the Narasimha Rao government in 1991. What was the need of the reforms, impact on Indian economy and evaluation, significance, challenges and a way forward.

    GS 3

    8

    Pegasus spyware used to ‘snoop’ on journalists

    (Science and Technology)

    Know about the Pegasus spyware in detail along with other kinds of cyber threats. Impact on cybersecurity and suggestions to stop such attacks.

    GS 3

    8

    HAL plans medium lift chopper

    (Defence)

    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) plan to indigenously design and develop Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) and significance with respect to increased defence capabilities of India.

    GS 2

    10

    SC mulls limit to role as policy watchdog

    (Polity and Governance)

    Know about the ongoing debate on how the judiciary should react to the executive policies in times like that of Covid-19 pandemic. What does the Constitution mandate in this regard?

    GS 

    11

    China denies politics behind UNESCO move on Barrier Reef

    UNESCO recommendation to place the Great Barrier Reef on its endangered list. Know about major threats, preventive measures and conservation efforts. Also, highlight the impact of China-Australia relations on the reef.