1. SC urged to stop illegal adoption Details of children orphaned by the COVID-19 The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to intervene after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) sounded the alarm on a spate of complaints about illegal adoption of COVID orphans through private individuals and organisations. The NCPCR informed a […]
1. More anti-bodies produced by Covishield than Covaxin: study It tracked 515 vaccinated people across 22 cities Two doses of Covishield vaccine produced more antibodies than Covaxin doses, but there were relatively fewer instances of ‘breakthrough infections’ after the latter, reports a study of healthcare workers (HCW) in India. The study is being peer-reviewed and […]
1. G7 nations agree on uniform minimum corporate tax MNCs to pay taxes where they operate A group of the world’s richest nations reached a landmark deal on Saturday to close cross-border tax loopholes used by some of the world’s biggest companies. The Group of Seven said it would back a minimum global corporation tax […]
1. Delta variant led to most post-vaccine infections in Delhi Strain more transmissible: CSIR, NCDC Variant Delta (B.1.617.2), the most pervasive variant of the coronavirus in India, constituted nearly three in four breakthrough infections in Delhi, according to a research study by scientists in Delhi. The variant was also characterised by high transmissibility, an accelerated […]
1. Significant progress in SDGs on clean energy, health: NITI index Goalposts changed on inequality, with omission of key economic indicators India saw significant improvement in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to clean energy, urban development and health in 2020, according to the NITI Aayog’s 2020 SDG Index. However, there has been a major […]
1. Caste categories for NREGS pay It will complicate payment system, may lead to a reduction in funding: experts The Centre has asked the States to split wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme into separate categories for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and others from this financial […]
1. BRICS will help India in fighting COVID-19, says China Minister Foreign Ministers express ‘grave concern’ over the impact of the pandemic The Foreign Ministers of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) grouping on Tuesday expressed “grave concern” with regard to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing a virtual meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister […]
1. Justice Mishra likely to head NHRC Plea to include member from marginalised groups rejected by selection panel Former Supreme Court Justice Arun Kumar Mishra is likely to be the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) after a high-powered recommendation committee proposed his name on Monday, a source informed The Hindu. Former […]
1. Monsoon onset over Kerala delayed: IMD It is likely to hit State by June 3; private forecaster Skymet, however, says the monsoon has arrived The arrival of the southwest monsoon over Kerala has been delayed to June 3, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. The agency had last month forecast that the […]
1. IIT Mandi researchers reveal key SARS-CoV-2 protein structure Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi (IIT Mandi) in Himachal Pradesh have revealed the part of structure of a key protein in COVID-19 virus, which helps in understanding its mode of action, its role in the spread and severity of the disease and development […]
1. ‘Children with comorbidities are at higher risk for disease’ Follow-up with doctors is key, says Task Force member Children with comorbidities or on immunosuppressants are at a higher risk of developing COVID-19 complications, said Dr. Narendra Kumar Arora, paediatric gastroenterologist and a senior member of the National COVID-19 Task Force. He warned that there […]
1. Uncertainty, risks cloud outlook: RBI ‘Demand-supply imbalances may exert pressure on food prices; banks must gird for higher provisions’ Embattled by new waves of COVID-19 infections and mutant strains of the virus, the slow pace of inoculation in several parts of the world and vaccine protectionism, the global and domestic outlook has once again […]
1. WhatsApp approaches Delhi HC to challenge new IT rules ‘Breaking end-to-end encryption infringes on citizens’ rights’ Instant messaging app WhatsApp has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Central government’s new Information Technology Rules, 2021, which include a requirement for social media platforms to compulsorily enable “the identification of the first originator of the […]
1. Over 13 lakh evacuated as Yaas races towards Odisha coastline Wind speeds of 165 kmph expected during landfall today; Bengal may also be hit Several thousands of people in coastal districts of Odisha are bracing for the impact of the very severe cyclonic storm, Yaas, which is set to hit the coast with wind […]
1. ‘GST Council should prioritise COVID relief, States’ cash woes’ Second wave more lethal for businesses, say experts The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, meeting this Friday after a gap of more than seven months, should prioritise giving relief on the taxes levied on COVID-19 vaccines and critical medical supplies, and rationalise GST rates […]
1. Minor ‘face-off’ in Galwan Valley Army denies it, says reports inspired by those trying to derail resolution process There was a minor face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in the no-patrolling zone at Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in the first week of May, a senior government official told The Hindu. However, no clash […]
1. Call for action to protect Odisha tribes Activists urge govt. to help the Dongria and Bonda communities fight COVID-19 Activists and writers have urged the Odisha government to take immediate steps to the prevent loss of lives among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) like the Dongria Kondh and Bonda due to COVID-19. In a […]
1. SC: personal guarantors liable for corporate debt Court clears insolvency proceedings under the IBC norms The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a government move to allow lenders to initiate insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors, who are usually promoters of big business houses, along with the stressed corporate entities for whom they gave guarantee. In […]
1. Declare mucormycosis an epidemic: Centre to States It will lead to all such cases being reported to the govt. The Union government has asked the States to declare mucormycosis, the fungal infection being reported in COVID-19 patients, an epidemic. In a letter to the States, Health and Family Welfare Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal […]
1. FinMin grants ‘infrastructure’ status for convention centres Tag to ease bank financing for such projects The Finance Ministry has granted ‘Infrastructure’ status for exhibition and convention centres, a move that is expected to ease bank financing for such projects. ‘Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre is included in the Harmonised Master List of Infrastructure sub-sectors by insertion of […]
Current affairs decide a large share of marks in UPSC Prelims, Mains and the Interview, and in TNPSC exams. Every morning our faculty publish the day’s important news from The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express and other sources — explained, organised by GS paper, and linked to the syllabus.
What each daily post includes
The key news of the day, grouped by GS Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4
Background and the static syllabus topic each story connects to
