Important Articles from Indian Express : 29/1/2021

Front Page

• Backing farmer protests, Oppn to boycott President’s address today (GS-2)
• India push for self-reliance will boost global supply chains: PM Modi (GS-2)
• Exemptions list in new tax regime may get longer (GS-3)

Govt & Politics

• MEA: India-China border infra gap significant, consequential (GS-2)
• Govt doing nothing about checking instigating content on TV, says Supreme Court (GS-2/3)

Editorial

• Booster shot for health
• Letting down the vulnerable
• On the upswing
• A big step back

Ideas Page

• Navigator in chief

Express Network

• Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand among six states lagging in vaccine rollout: Centre (GS-2)
• Despite Covid year, roads, railways set to achieve new records (GS-3)
• One in 4 cops in Bihar a woman, highest among states (GS-2/1)

Explained

• President’s address in Parliament

World

• Independence means war : China sharpens language towards Taiwan
• Biden Admin scraps move to rescind work authorisation for H1B spouses (GS-2)
• Pakistan receives Geographical Indicator tag for its basmati

Economy

• In 10 yrs, 43% yearly growth seen in digital payments (GS-3)
• Electronics: IT Min looks to restart production under ITA (GS-3)