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                   Relevance for Prelims and Mains 

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    Floor test in Puducherry today: Congress govt minus 2 more MLAs

     

    (POLITY)

    What is a floor test, How is it carried out?, Significance and the need for this procedure

     

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    ‘Security allies’ Delhi, Maldives in pact for harbour

    (IR/DEFENCE )

    India and Maldives signed a pact to “develop, support and maintain a Maldives National Defence Force Coast Guard Harbour”, its significance, India and Maldives bilateral relations.

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    Border tensions: Funds from China down to a third of 2019

    (IR)

     

    Border issues with China, ongoing tensions between the Indian and Chinese armed forces in eastern Ladakh, how has it impacted the trade and investment between both countries, key analysis and way forward.

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    In favour of 4 sub-categories of OBCs, says NCBC chairman

     

    (POLITY&GOVERNANCE)

    Know about Reservation in India, what is sub-categorisation of OBC, Who is examining sub-categorisation? it’s progress.

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    For Now, we take this win

    (POLITY&GOVERNANCE and SOCIAL )

     

     

    Priya Ramani criminal defamation case, what is India’s #MeToo movement? Various challenges faced by women, key analysis and way forward.

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    Keep a watchful eye

     

    (IR)

    Significance of disengagement process, challenges associated with this, India China relations, border issues with China, what steps need to be taken in this context

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    A year of cautious optimism

    (ECONOMY)

    How COVID 19 induced lockdown impacted the economy, steps were taken by the government in this context, key analysis and way forward

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    Putting waste heat into good use: A new material holds promise

    (Environment )

    The recent development of Bengaluru-based scientists can help in tapping waste heat produced by all kinds of domestic and industrial appliances, its significance.

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    Sale of 50% coal from captive blocks planned, govt seeks views

    (ECONOMY )

     

    The recent plan of government to permit the sale of 50 per cent of coal/lignite produced by captive blocks, rationale behind it, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR), its provisions and relevance.