Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 1st, 2021

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GS Paper 2

Still no recognition of the third tier

Syllabus Topic – devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein

A step that enhances cooperative federalism

Syllabus Topic – issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure

Govt. sharply cuts rates on small savings instruments

Syllabus Topic – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes

Dipika Jain writes: By passing MTP bill, state continues to control women’s reproductive and sexual rights while wielding the argument of ‘progress’ (indianexpress.com)

Syllabus Topic – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes

Pakistan allows import of cotton and sugar from India

Syllabus Topic – India and its neighbourhood- relations

India should use its influence to ensure peace within Afghanistan and the wider region

Syllabus Topic – India and its neighbourhood- relations

Monali Chowdhurie writes: US foreign policy has changed. India can’t bank on being its ‘ally’ anymore (indianexpress.com)

Syllabus Topic –  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests

GS Paper 3

Re-examining the EPF tax rules

Syllabus Topic – Inclusive growth

Food sector incentive gets Cabinet nod

Syllabus Topic –  marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints

Govt. retains 4% inflation target for RBI’s rate panel for 2021-26

Syllabus Topic – Monetary policy and inflation