1. ‘reasonable’ cap for EWS quota, Centre tells SC; The criterion is ‘more stringent’ than the one for OBC creamy layer, the govt. says
2. Census first phase, NPR data collection deferred till Sept.; The exercise was scheduled to begin in April 2020
3. Telangana tops Open Defecation Free plus list
4. Two plant species discovered in Kerala; They were found in Western Ghats region of Thiruvananthapuram and Wayanad
5. Patchwork policy: The temporary rollback of tax hikes on textiles is a harbinger of challenges before GST regime
6. This NSP cannot change Pakistan’s direction: Without cooperative ties with India, the Pakistan people may not have human security or a successful economy
7. State schemes can cast a lifeline to this welfare planFive years since its introduction, there is vast scope for improvement in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
8. From selective to universal engagement: In 2021, Indian diplomacy was characterised by a readiness to deal with friends and foes alike
9. Draft national air sports policy pushes for safety standards: It will cover activities like aerobatics, ballooning, paragliding and microlighting
10. ‘Malabar is the most complex naval exercise’
11. The functioning of INSACOG: What has been INSACOG’s role through the pandemic? What are the challenges the forum faces?