Govt. puts off decision on tax relief for COVID-19 supplies (Pg 1)
GS 2: Govt. Policy
Kolkata’s COVID deaths in 2021 could be 4 times more (Pg 1)
GS 2: Health
Covaxin output cycle may hit Centre’s deadline ( Pg 1)
GS 2: Health
Help children orphaned by COVID-19, orders SC (Pg 1)
GS 2: Vulnerable section
Mamata skips PM’s review meet on Yaas (Pg 1)
GS 2: Federalism
Delhi to start ‘unlock’ process from May 31 (Pg 1)
GS 3: Economy
City’s poor wait for food and CM’s scheme to reach them (Pg 2)
GS 1& 2: Poverty & Developmental issues, Governance
Cyclone Yaas-induced rain floods areas in Odisha (Pg 3)
GS 1 & 3: geophysical phenomenon & DM
Gehlot rubbishes BJP charge on vaccine wastage (Pg 3)
GS 2: Centre state relations
‘Ensure humanitarian aid for Myanmar refugees’ (Pg 3)
GS 2: Development process and role of stakeholders
Previous year question
Q. How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years? (2017 GS 2)
More voices against Lakshadweep changes (Pg 4)
GS 2: Centre state issues
Previous year question
Q. The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasised in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.( 2015 GS 2)
Bombay HC comes down hard on Centre over faulty ventilators (Pg 4)
GS 2: Judiciary
Timely windfall (Pg 6)
GS 3: Economy
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/timely-windfall/article34670921.ece
Democracy at stake in Nepal (Pg 6)
GS 2: IR
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/democracy-at-stake-in-nepal/article34670930.ece
In two minds (Pg 6)
GS 2: IR
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/in-two-minds/article34670928.ece
Humanity matters, capitalism needs an upgrade (Pg 6)
GS 4: Ethics and Human Interface
Previous year question
Q.Capitalism has guided the world economy to unprecedented prosperity. However, it often encourages short-sightedness and contributes to wide disparities between the rich and the poor. In this light, would it be correct to believe and adopt capitalism for bringing inclusive growth in India? Discuss. (2014 GS 3)
Freedom fighter T.M. Kalliannan passes away (Pg 8)
GS 1: Imp. contributors of freedom struggle
Scope of Section 304-B in dowry deaths widened by SC (Pg 8)
GS 1: Women issues
Previous year question
Q. What are the continued challenges for women in India against time & space? (2019 GS 1)
India seeks more studies on virus origin (Pg 9)
GS 2: IR & Health
‘Children with comorbidities are at higher risk for disease’ (Pg 9)
GS 2: Health
Board exam decision may come by June 1: SC (Pg 9)
GS 2: Education
Children under mid-day meal scheme to get aid (Pg 9)
GS 2: Schemes for vulnerable section
Yaas: PM announces ?1,000 cr. aid for 3 States (Pg 10)
GS 3: DM
Special GST meet on States’ compensation (Pg 10)
GS 3: Economy
Previous year question
Q. Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the goods and services tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017. (2019 GS 3)
Jaishankar meets U.S. NSA, private sector (Pg 13)
GS 2: IR
As India watches keenly, Sri Lanka seeks FDI in Port City (Pg 13)
GS 2: IR
Germany apologises for genocide in Namibia (Pg 13)
GS 2: IR
France and the Rwandan genocide (Pg 13)
GS 2: IR
COVID toll on economy deepens: poll (Pg 14)
GS 3: Economy
Jet Airways staff seek early revival of airline (Pg 14)
GS 3: Economy