News 1:

Immunity low due to better hygiene, rich nations see more Covid deaths: Study: Indian Express

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Syllabus Reference: GS-II

Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.

 

It’s quite funny to read this article. But anyways, Better hygiene and sanitation in the rich and developed countries could, paradoxically, be one of the reasons for the high rates of coronavirus-related deaths there, a new study by Indian scientists has indicated, lending credence to what is known as the ‘hygiene hypothesis’.

Read the article completely to get a hang of the report.

News 2:

Fiscal deficit shoots up to 135% of target: The Hindu

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Syllabus Reference: GS-III

Government Budgeting.

 

Just a fact sheet to make you understand the current scenario of Indian Economy. Just give it a rough reading. Also ponder about the effects of such shoot ups.

News 3:

To help farmers, right approach is through Farmer Producer Organisations, not APMC mandis: Indian Express

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Syllabus Reference: GS-III

Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices;

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints; E-technology in the aid of farmers.

 

The article beautifully explains the problems persisting in the Indian agriculture and also explains how the recent reforms could have been proved beneficial to the farming community. It also details few things about MSP and emphasises the need of healthy functioning FPOs. Read without fail.

 

News 4:

Ecology and Economics: The Statesman

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Syllabus Reference: GS-III

Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment

 

Gandhi once told, “It took Britain half the resources of the planet to achieve the prosperity. How many planets will a country like India require!” Behind this statement lay Gandhi’s experience of dealing with environmental and developmental issues. The economy and ecology have always been considered quite contrary to each other in the past. The tussle and consequences are very well explained in the article.

News 5:

Humans face risks that give no second chances - Covid-19 is just a warning to us: Times of India

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Syllabus Reference: GS-III

Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment

 

An interview explaining how the unsustainable development of humans is posing risk to them. There are many concerns expressed in the article and the way forward is also given. Read the article completely for better understanding.

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