{"id":14724,"date":"2021-04-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/current_affairs\/uncategorized\/09-04-2021\/the-hindu-642\/"},"modified":"2021-04-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T00:00:00","slug":"the-hindu-642","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/09-04-2021\/the-hindu-642","title":{"rendered":"The Hindu"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:739px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\" style=\"background-color:#a2c4c9; height:21.0pt; width:554.25pt\">\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Hindu<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cfe2f3; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cfe2f3; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>Pg No<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cfe2f3; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><strong>Headlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#cfe2f3; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><strong>Relevance for Prelims and Mains\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/coronavirus-prime-minister-narendra-modi-holds-meeting-with-chief-ministers-of-states-and-union-territories\/article34273744.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Amid surge, PM stresses on the need to \u2018test, track &#038; treat\u2019 more<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Health and Governance)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align:top; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Covid-19 pandemic and the surge in cases amidst the ongoing vaccination drive. Indian strategy of \u201cTest, Track and Treat\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/other-states\/varanasi-court-orders-asi-survey-of-gyanvapi-mosque-adjacent-to-kashi-vishwanath-temple\/article34272544.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Varanasi court orders ASI survey of mosque adjacent to temple<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Culture)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Know about the Archaeological Survey of India, its history, mandate and significance. Also learn about the Ground Penetrating Radar and Geo-Radiology System.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/editorial\/beyond-zero-sum-the-hindu-editorial-calling-rich-countries-to-commit-technology-and-funds-towards-net-zero-carbon-emissions\/article34275014.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Beyond Zero Sum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Biodiversity and Environment)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Achieving carbon neutral status and its implications on the nations\u2019 individual goals of development. Comparison of Indian emissions and goals to western companies and how can it impact India\u2019s growth and development.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/plough-to-plate-hand-held-by-the-indian-state\/article34275034.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Plough to plate, hand held by the Indian state<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Agriculture)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Know about the special features of Indian agriculture. Its different requirements and how the state plays an im[portant role in that? What are the concerns, suggestions regarding them and how a reformed state can ensure farmers\u2019 welfare along with that of consumers\u2019?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>8<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/explaining-pakistans-flip-flop-on-trade-with-india\/article34275043.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Explaining Pakistan\u2019s flip-flop on trade with India<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/mea-sidesteps-pakistani-reports-on-back-channel-dialogue\/article34274851.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>India silent on back-channel dialogue<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>The ongoing issue of India-Pakistan relations, latest moves and announcements by Pakistan and later turning back on them. Reasons behind such behaviors, implications on global peace &#038; security and what is a way forward in this regard?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/iffco-announces-hike-in-fertilizer-rates\/article34273587.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Fertiliser company hikes prices<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Agriculture)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Know about the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) Limited and the latest hike in fertilizer prices. Rationale behind the move, impact on agriculture and farmers\u2019s income. A way forward.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/need-to-document-social-service-by-sikh-community-says-pm\/article34272606.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Need to document social service by Sikhs, says PM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(History)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Meeting of the high-level committee for the commemoration of the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Know about Guru Tegh Bahadur and his contributions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>11<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/supreme-court-vacancies-collegium-meeting-today-to-consider-names\/article34269546.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SC meetings on vacancies inconclusive<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/ad-hoc-judges-should-not-be-appointed-in-lieu-of-regular-recommendations-says-supreme-court\/article34270928.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>No ad hoc judges in place of regular recommendations<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Judiciary)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Meeting of the Supreme Court Collegium on vacancies in the judiciary. Know about the collegium system, significance, concerns and suggestions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>11<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/india-china-to-hold-11th-round-of-corps-commander-talks-on-friday\/article34270386.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>India and China to hold 11th round of talks on LAC today<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>India-China relations and the latest 11th round of Corps Commander talks on the issue of disengagement at various Patrolling Points (PP).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>13<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/biden-will-restore-us-credibility-on-climate-change-says-john-kerry\/article34273801.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Biden will restore credibility on climate change, says U.S. envoy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-restores-assistance-for-palestinians\/article34267954.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Biden govt. restores aid to Palestinians<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/us-commits-to-withdrawal-of-combat-troops-from-iraq\/article34274510.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>U.S. commits to withdrawal of combat troops from Iraq<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>No U.S. decision yet on Afghan pull-out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/biden-to-unveil-actions-on-guns-including-new-atf-boss\/article34267961.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Biden to unveil gun control measures<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>The US government\u2019s various moves under the Biden administration with respect to climate changes and its foreign relations. What is the rationale behind the move, implications and significance? Also, highlight the concerns and suggest a way forward.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>12<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/indian-double-mutant-strain-named-b1617\/article34274663.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u2018Double mutant\u2019 strain named B.1.617<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Health)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Know about the naming of the double variant found in India, its differences from the older and other newly emerged variants. What is India planning to do in order to tackle it and the efficacy of existing vaccines against it?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>12<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/coronavirus-180-deaths-following-vaccination-reported-in-india\/article34274144.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>180 AEFI death reported in India<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Health)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>What is Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI)? Significance with respect to the ongoing vaccination drive.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>13<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/all-options-open-on-south-china-sea\/article34274434.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>All options open on South China Sea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Philippine-China diplomatic row over deployment of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. What are the challenges faced and what is the progress so far? Suggest a way forward.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>14<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Economy\/mf-assets-rose-30-in-fy21-equities-saw-inflows-in-march\/article34275227.ece#:~:text=The%20Average%20Assets%20Under%20Management,Funds%20in%20India%20(AMFI).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MF assets rose 30%in FY21, equities saw inflows in March<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Economy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>The Association of Mutual Funds in India\u2019s (AMFI) findings on the Average Assets Under Management (AAUMs) of the Mutual Fund (MF). Know about the latest changes highlighted and also understand these terms and bodies.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>14<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/rbis-first-purchase-under-g-sap-10-set-for-april-15\/article34275185.ece#:~:text=Eyes%20securities%20worth%20%E2%82%B925%2C000%20crore,-A%20day%20after&#038;text=The%20first%20purchase%20of%20government,RBI%20said%20in%20a%20circular.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RBI\u2019s first purchase under G-SAP 1.0 set for April 15<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Economy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:white; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>The G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 1.0) and announcement of Open Market Purchase of Government of India Securities. Implications of the move.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:36.75pt\">\n<p><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:25.5pt\">\n<p><strong>14<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:186.0pt\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/irdai-tightens-aif-investment-norms\/article34275141.ece#:~:text=Insurance%20regulator%20IRDAI%20has%20introduced,compliance%20on%20a%20quarterly%20basis.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IRDA tightens AIF investment norms<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>(Economy)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color:#efefef; width:306.0pt\">\n<p><em>Insurance regulator IRDAI\u2019s latest guidelines on insurers\u2019 investment in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). Rational behind the step and significance.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains\u00a0 GS 2 1 Amid surge, PM stresses on the need to \u2018test, track &#038; treat\u2019 more (Health and Governance) Covid-19 pandemic and the surge in cases amidst the ongoing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14725,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[29],"class_list":["post-14724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines-of-the-day","tag-thehindu"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2023\/07\/1875876Current-Affairs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}