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01-SEPTEMBER-2021
The Hindu News Analysis – 01st September 2021 – Shankar IAS Academy
S. Page Number*
News Articles
No. C B D H T
1 The next step in democratic evolution is overdue (Editorial) 10 6 6 6 6
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Pg: 10 – C
Pg: 6 – B, D, T, H;
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• Informed electorate
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Multi-modal in nature.
Source: indiafoodprocessingmap.nic.in
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Gwadar port
Significance
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Meghalaya
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• Total forest cover - 37.5% Sacred grooves - extraction of any kind of forest
produce is forbidden.
• Rich natural resources - limestone and
coal. Traditional agricultural system - Jhum cultivation.
Urbanisation - constructing
roads etc.
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Measures
Mandates
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News
Bio - Fuels
Pg: 16 – C
environmental alternative
Pg: 12 – B, D, T, H;
Manufacturing
First Generation Biofuels - Sugar, starch, vegetable oil or animal fats using conventional technology.
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• Cellulosic biofuels and waste biomass ( stalks of wheat and corn, and wood)
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News
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Possible long-term disastrous implication for • NCR Regional Plan-2021 - Extension of the
the Natural Conservation Zone in the region. Aravali ridge in Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi,
forest areas, rivers and tributaries of major
rivers, sanctuaries, lakes and water bodies.
Categorization of Natural Conservation • Draft - allows 0.5% to total area under the NCZ for
Zones. related compatible development.
Aravalis is not categorised as forest Regional Plan-2021 - total forest cover be 10% of
- lose their mandatory conservation the total area of the region.
status
To keep waterbodies free from any
encroachment/development.
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Pgs: 1, 12 – C
Pgs: 1, 8 – B, D, T, H;
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• United Nations resolutions - formal expressions of two “P5” countries - Russia and China.
the opinion or will of United Nations organs. • 13 members voted in favour of the resolution.
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• Reviewed annually.
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Practice Question – Prelims
Q. Consider the following statements:
1. All the members of UNSC has Veto
power.
2. Abstention from voting by P5 countries
on the draft resolution will not prevent
it from being adopted.
Which of the statements given above
is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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• Financial organization that specializes in holding • Securities are held in depository accounts -
securities. Similar to holding funds in bank accounts.
• May exist for a specific type of security, such • Transfer of ownership of securities is done
as government bonds. through simple account transfers.
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• Issued as per the rules and criteria mentioned Transactions - tax payments, TDS/TCS
in the Income-tax Act, 1961. credits, returns of income, specified
transactions, correspondence etc.
• Need:
• Issue
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Practice Question – Prelims
Q4. Consider the following statements:
1. All the members of UNSC has Veto
power.
2. Abstention from voting by P5 countries
on the draft resolution will not prevent
it from being adopted.
Which of the statements given above
is/are incorrect?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Practice Question – Mains
GS – II
Q. Democracy in the digital age has new
Practice Question – Mains challenges with the citizenry trapped in
echo chambers. Discuss.
GS – III
(150 Words, 10 Marks)
Q. What are reasons behind the depleting
natural resources of Meghalaya? Suggest
lasting remedial measures. Practice Question – Mains
(250 Words, 15 Marks) GS – II
Q. Discuss the implications of China’s new
rail-road link that runs through Myanmar.
(150 Words, 10 Marks)
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