Headlines of the Day 21-2-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
SC stays Lokpal order on powers over HC judgesThe Hindu(Page 1)GS2(Governance )
Microsoft unveils new quantum chip
The Hindu(Page 1)
GS3(Science and Tech )
Trade deal ‘possible’ with China: Trump

The Hindu(Page 1)
GS2(IR)
University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2025,The Hindu(Page 1)GS2(Governance )

Infiltration has ‘gone down substantially’ after change of Bangladesh regime: BSFThe Hindu(Page 1)GS3(Internal Security  )

Samagra Shiksha fundsThe Hindu(Page 6)
GS2(Governance)
The transformation of Koraput’s tribal food basket
The Hindu(Page 8)

GS1(Society)


The long and winding road of India-China relations


The Hindu(Page 8)


IR(GSII)
Is there a right to take offence?

The Hindu(Page 9)
Governance(GSII)


Is consumption enough to drive growth?The Hindu(Page 12)
Economy(GSIII)
India-Srilanka Fishermen Issue The Hindu(Page 14)
IR(GSII)

MoD signs two contracts worth ₹1,917 crore


The Hindu(Page 14)

Defence(GSIII)


Delhi Cabinet decides to implement Ayushman Bharat, table CAG reports
The Hindu(Page 15)

Governance(GSII)

I&B Ministry warns OTTs against ‘obscene content’
The Hindu(Page 16)


Governance(GSII)

Key provision of DPDP Act infantilises PwDs: activistsThe Hindu(Page 16)Governance(GSII)
Centre plans to lease over 10 airports under PPP mode, begins consultationsThe Hindu (Page 17)




Economy(GSIII)



The silent victims of cancer: the indirect consequences on children
AI-powered tools generate real time insights into antibiotic resistance

The Hindu (Page 22)


The Hindu (Page 22)

Science and Tech(GSII)
Jaishankar, Lavrov discuss US-Russia talks in Riyadh on ending Ukraine war



Indian Express(Page 1)


IR(GSII)
Modi to open SOUL conclave today, Bhutan PM is Guest of HonourIndian Express(Page 4)
Governance(GSII)


Focus on GYAN in Pushkar Singh Dhami govt’s Rs 1.01-lakh crore budgetIndian Express(Page 6)Governance(GSII)
Greater flow of resources to states augur well for capital spendingIndian Express(Page 12)Economy(GSIII)
Despite Trump’s Russia outreach, India can ensure Ukraine is at every tableIndian Express(Page 13)Governance(GSII)

Article 101(4)
Indian Express(Page 14)
Governance(GSII)
How Trump’s pro-Russia turn has left Ukraine, Europe ‘stunnedWhy US wants Ukraine’s minerals, 4 reasons it will have trouble getting themIndian Express(Page 14)

Indian Express(Page 14)
IR(GSII)
Remission without application: What Supreme Court held, whyIndian Express(Page 14)Governance(GSII)
REITs, InvITsIndian Express(Page 21)Economy(GSIII)
Prime Minister Internship scheme (PMIS)PIBGovernance(GSII)


Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran Gets Two-Year Extension Till March 2027AirEconomy(GSIII)
Centre launches special NCD screening campaign for 100% coverage of 30+ age groupAirGovernance(GSII)
SWARBICAAirIR(GSII)
 

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