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Archives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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GS 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Social issues<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to enact an anti-lynching law<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

In a civilised society, even one lynching is too many. But India has seen a spate of them of late.<\/p>\n

Indian society<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Defenders of varna<\/a>: (Indian Express, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Current forms of ambivalence on caste have a long history.<\/p>\n

Role of women<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A field of her\u00a0own<\/a>:\u00a0(Indian Express, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Advancing rights of women farmers can revolutionise the rural ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Parliament and State Legislatures<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NOTA option to stay in Rajya Sabha polls<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

The \u2018None Of The Above\u2019 (NOTA) option will remain on the ballot paper in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.<\/p>\n

NOTA in use in RS polls since 2014<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not as if NOTA, or None of The Above, option is being introduced for the first time in the Rajya Sabha elections taking place in Gujarat.<\/p>\n

Impact of NOTA will be like abstention<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

\u2018It does not attract anti-defection law\u2019.<\/p>\n

Restoring Parliament\u2019s primacy<\/a>: (The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

A Parliamentary Budget Office would help MPs provide effective oversight.<\/p>\n

Effects of developed and developing countries policies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Iran question<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

India\u2019s West Asia relations are no longer viewed through the Israel-Palestine prism.<\/p>\n

India and neighbors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Is India a good neighbour?<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Foreign policy had earlier been driven by peace. The new priority to security has distorted India\u2019s image.<\/span><\/div>\n
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China raises the heat on Doklam standoff<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

In sharpest comment by neighbour, diplomat warns of serious consequences if troops are not withdrawn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Infrastructure and investment models<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Red light for Spanish racer\u2019s dream run<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

Govt. unable to find way around tendering issues for Talgo.<\/p>\n

Pollution and conservation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Delhi reports \u2018good\u2019 air quality<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

For the first time in two years, Delhi has seen two days of \u2018good\u2019 air quality in July, according to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).<\/p>\n

Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A half-done reform<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The government has informed Parliament about its decision to completely do away with the subsidy offered to cooking gas used for household purposes.<\/p>\n

Centre pings rating agencies on economy in upgrade push<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

To convey India\u2019s pitch for a sovereign rating upgrade better, the finance ministry has begun interacting with global rating agencies through teleconferences and e-mails on a more regular basis to give clarifications and updates regarding the economy.<\/p>\n

\u2018NPAs: Banks need more provisioning\u2019<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

Banks may need to do an incremental provisioning of 20% for 50 large stressed accounts to absorb any losses.<\/p>\n

\u2018Make In India\u2019 yet to spur manufacturing, says panel<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

Parliamentary committee airs concerns over poor growth.<\/p>\n

\u2018GPS facility to raise handset costs\u2019<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

Ministry calls for meeting with industry as phone makers flag 40%-50% rise in cost of feature phones.<\/p>\n

Centre mulls changing minimum wages formula<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

The Central government is mulling a revision in the formula to calculate minimum wages that may increase income levels of workers across the country.<\/p>\n

The Bitcoin split is good for progress<\/a>: (Live Mint, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The idea behind the \u2018hard fork\u2019 to form bitcoin and bitcoin cash is to increase transaction speed and mainstream acceptance of the cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n

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Prelims Related News<\/strong><\/p>\n

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India\u2019s first private missile production facility unveiled<\/a>:<\/p>\n

India\u2019s first private sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility.<\/p>\n

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