{"id":15406,"date":"2021-05-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/current_affairs\/uncategorized\/27-05-2021\/the-hindu-683\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T16:26:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:56:04","slug":"the-hindu-683","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/27-05-2021\/the-hindu-683","title":{"rendered":"The Hindu"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none; width: 739px;\" cellspacing=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #a2c4c9; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\" colspan=\"4\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Hindu<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pg No<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Headlines<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Relevance for Prelims and Mains\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 1<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/cyclone-yaas-makes-landfall-in-balasore-triggers-heavy-damage\/article34652295.ece#:~:text=In%20Odisha%2C%20128%20villages%20in,transmission%20lines%20in%20coastal%20areas.&amp;text=Yaas%20battered%20the%20tree%20cover,of%20big%20trees%20were%20uprooted.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Balasore, triggers heavy damage<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Geography)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Know about the cyclone Yaas. What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation, management and the naming system? Also, know about the landfalling of a cyclone.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>9<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/eu-wants-more-from-big-tech-against-disinformation\/article34653200.ece#:~:text=Instant%20messaging%20app%20WhatsApp%20has,India%20upon%20government%20or%20court\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>WhatsApp approaches Delhi HC to challenge new IT rules<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/new-it-rules-centre-seeks-compliance-report-from-intermidiaries\/article34652065.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Centre seeks compliance report from intermediaries<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bid by WhatsApp to stop new norms from coming into effect<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Polity and Governance)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, rationale behind implementation, consequences of non-compliance and reactions by various intermediaries.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 1<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/karnataka\/freedom-fighter-hs-doreswamy-passes-away\/article34648271.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Veteran freedom fighter passes away<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(History)\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Know about H.S. Doreswamy and his contributions.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/other-states\/centre-and-state-must-clarify-stance-on-maratha-quota-says-sambhajiraje\/article34653251.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Centre, State must clarify stance on Maratha quota<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Polity and Governance)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Issue of Maratha reservation in Maharashtra, Supreme Court\u2019s latest order on the issue and the Centre\u2019s and the State\u2019s stance on compliance with the order.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/kerala\/kerala-governor-urged-to-intervene-to-stop-reforms-in-lakshadweep\/article34650983.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Lakshadweep: experts urge Kerala Governor to intervene<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/v\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Imperious missteps<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Biodiversity and Environment)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Regulations introduced by the administrator of the Lakshadweep group of islands, discontent among the inhabitants, reasons behind and suggestions.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/editorial\/naturally-selection-the-hindu-editorial-on-vaccinating-the-vulnerable-in-18-group\/article34652685.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Naturally, selection<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Health)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>The vaccination drive for Covid-19 amid the second wave and the prioritisation of vulnerable sections for 18-plus groups.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/the-long-shadow-of-political-turmoil-in-nepal\/article34652692.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>The long shadow of political turmoil in Nepal<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Political crisis of Nepal, causes, implications on the regional peace and security. How can India play a role in stabilising the current turmoil?<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/the-end-of-the-road-for-indias-gst\/article34652438.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>The end of the road for India\u2019s GST?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Economy)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Know about the \u2018to-be-conducted\u2019 43rd meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council and key agendas to be discussed. Concerns to be highlighted and suggestions especially with regards to the Covid-19 second wave.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/losing-the-way-with-a-map\/article34652269.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Losing the way with a map<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Polity and Governance)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>National Mission on Cultural Mapping, provisions, current status of implementation, concerns highlighted.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/tackling-rural-economic-distress\/article34652477.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Tackling rural economic distress<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Economy)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Increasing number of migrants are becoming vulnerable due to the lockdowns and loss of employment. Ongoing initiatives by the government in this regard and how well are they performing? Suggestions for their improvement along with new measures.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>8<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/antrix-deal-nclt-orders-winding-up-of-devas-for-indulging-in-fraud\/article34646993.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>NCLT orders liquidation of Devas<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Polity and Governance)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Liquidation order for Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), reasons behind the move and significance. What is the process of liquidating and why is it needed?<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>10<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/jaishankar-and-guterres-discuss-ramping-up-global-supply-of-vaccines-indias-priorities-for-unsc\/article34645785.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Jaishankar, UN chief discuss ramping up supply of jabs<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Indian External Affairs Minister\u2019s visit to the US and discussions on global supply of Covid-19 vaccines, including a World Trade Organisation (WTO) initiative sponsored by India and South Africa.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>13<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/quad-targeting-china-says-consul-general\/article34652057.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Quad targeting China: Consul General<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>China\u2019s Consul General in India and concerns raised between both the countries. Also, Chinese hit out at the India-United States-Japan-Australia grouping, known as the Quad. Know about Quad and its significance with respect to containing Chinese dominance in the Indo-pacific.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 2<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>13<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/international\/bangladesh-clears-currency-swap-facility-to-boost-sri-lankas-depleting-foreign-reserves\/article34651289.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Dhaka clears currency swap for Lanka<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(International Relations)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #efefef; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>What are Currency Swap Agreements? How do they help nations to stabilise their currency? India-Sri Lanka Relations.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 49px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>GS 3<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 34px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>14<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 248px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/business\/Industry\/exempt-micro-enterprises-from-gst\/article34652786.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\"><strong><u>Exempt micro enterprises from GST<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>(Economy)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; vertical-align: top; width: 408px; border: 1px solid #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Know about the Consortium of Indian Associations (CIA) request to increase the turnover threshold limit for micro enterprises for GST exemption and the reasons behind it. Implications of such a move on the industry.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains\u00a0\u00a0 GS 1 1 Cyclone Yaas makes landfall in Balasore, triggers heavy damage (Geography) Know about the cyclone Yaas. What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation, management and the naming system? Also, know about the landfalling of a cyclone. 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