Important Articles from Indian Express : 16/4/2021

Front Page

• Set a timeline for reply to Collegium recommendations on filling up vacant… (GS-2)
• Helping India, Pak get to level where they speak to each other,… (GS-2)

Second surge

• Give free ration to the poor, government urged (GS-2)

Decision 2021

•  Indo-Pacific epicentre of strategic competition, says Australia PM (GS-2)

Express Network

• India will not be pushed, stood firm against : CDS Rawat (GS-2/3)
• Time has come for a woman CJI (GS-2)
• Outlawing untouchability hasn’t ended discrimination (GS-2)

Editorial

• Just transition to net zero
• Secure the classroom
• Caution on Kabul

Ideas Page

• Bringing the promoter back

Express Network

• Set up task force to monitor air quality in 124 cities (GS-3)

Explained

• After US exit from Afghanistan (GS-2)
• What money transfer outside banking system signals (GS-3)

World

• US imposes stiff sanctions on Russia
• Blinken in Kabul to sell Biden’s decision to withdraw troops
• France advises citizens companies to leave Pak amid serious threats

Economy

• Universal, small finance banks: 8 applicants for on-tap licences (Prelims)
• Bond yield jumps after first G-SAP auction (GS-3)