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Headlines of the Day 03-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 03-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
India protests Chinese road construction in PoK valley The Hindu (Page 1) IR (GSII) – Geographical facts related to Shaksgam valley
– Why is China constructing roads in PoK valley?
– India’s response
Illegal mining in the Aravali range  The Hindu (Page 4) Governance (GSII) / Environment (GSIII) – How illegal mining is posing threats to the Aravali range?
– What is the recent direction of the Supreme Court related to it?
Removing exotic plants will ensure food for wild animals, finds study The Hindu (Page 5) Environment (GSIII)  – What are exotic plants?
– Threats they pose to the wild animals
– What needs to be done?
The judiciary’s shadow over standard essential patents The Hindu (Page 8) Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What are standard essential patents (SEP)?
– How are they regulated in India?
Recognise ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right The Hindu (Page 8) Women Empowerment (GSI) – How menstrual leave will boost women’s rights and gender equality?
– What is India’s stand on menstrual leave policy?
Does PMJAY need a design change? The Hindu (Page 9) Health (GSII) – What is PMJAY?
– Its aims and objectives
Why are Indian spices facing the heat? The Hindu (Page 10) Economy (GSIII) – Why have countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S. announced an investigation into possible contamination of spice mixes sold by MDH and Everest? 
– How has the Spices Board of India responded?
Article 361: Immunity shield until Governor in office Indian Express(Page 1) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is Article 361?
– Its significance
‘Xenophobia’ behind India and China’s economic troubles, says US President Joe Biden Indian Express(Page 8) IR (GSII) – What is Xenophobia?
– Its impact
India to host delegation from Kenya, discuss cheetah sourcing Indian Express(Page 8) IR (GSII) / Environment (GSIII)  – What is Project Cheetah? Its current status
– What are the key areas of cooperation between India and Kenya?
The Vishwa bandhu: India emerges as leading power  Indian Express(Page 10) IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – How India is making friends and influencing the world?
– Have there been changes in India’s foreign policy?
How to decide domestic violence damages: injury or ability to pay? Indian Express(Page 13) Social Issues (GSI) – What is the law on domestic violence?
– Compensation, relief under the Domestic Violence Act
diplomatic passport Indian Express(Page 13) Miscellaneous  – What is a diplomatic passport? 
– How many types of passport are there in India?
mpox outbreak Indian Express(Page 13) Health (GSII) – Mpox: its causes, symptoms and treatment
– Why Congo’s latest Mpox outbreak is concerning?
57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) PIB Governance (GSII)  – What are the key facts related to the 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57)?



Headlines of the Day 02-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 02-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
April’s gross GST takings power past ₹2.1 lakh cr. The Hindu (Page 1) Economy (GSIII) – What are the key features of Goods and Services Tax?
– Why are April’s GST revenues usually the highest?
SC rejects plea for allocating spectrum without auction The Hindu (Page 1) Governance (GSII)  – What is spectrum and how is it allocated?
– Why SC rejected plea for allocating spectrum without auction?
The trouble with the SC’s EVM verdict The Hindu (Page 7) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What was the Supreme Court’s final verdict on Evm VVPAT?
– Its significance
Analysing labour on a warming planet The Hindu (Page 8) Environment (GSIII) / Economy (GSIII) – How are labour productivity, human health and climate change linked?
– What does the ILO’s latest report,  ‘Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate’ say about it? 
SC reserves verdict on community wealth query The Hindu (Page 10) Economy (GSIII) – Whether privately-owned resources could be considered as “material resources of the community”?- Constitution provisions related to it
‘S. Korea discussing participation in AUKUS tech pact’ The Hindu  IR (GSII) – What is AUKUS?
– Its history, objectives and members
‘India one of key geographies affected by phishing attacks’ The Hindu (Page 13) Cyber Security (GSIII) – What are phishing attacks?
– Its impact on India 
Inheritance tax idea Indian Express(Page 9) Economy (GSIII) – What is inheritance tax?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
DRDO successfully tests missile-assisted torpedo release system Indian Express(Page 11) Defence (GSIII) – What is the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system?
– Its significance for Indian defence
Hindu marriage not valid ‘unless performed with ceremonies in proper form’: SC Indian Express(Page 11) Polity and Governance (GSII) – Recently, SC said that Hindu marriage is not valid ‘unless performed with ceremonies in proper form’. What will be its impact?
China more important for Tesla than India Indian Express(Page 14) Economy (GSIII) – What is the current status of EV and battery production in India?
– How is China more important for Tesla than India?
Article 31C Indian Express(Page 14) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are the key facts related to Article 31C?
India set to host the prestigious 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting PIB Environment (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)?


Headlines of the Day 01-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day : 01-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Implementing the Street Vendors Act The Hindu (Page 7) Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) What are the key provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act?Its significance, criticism and the way forward
About the redistribution of wealth The Hindu (Page 8) Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) What is the debate surrounding the redistribution of wealth that has piqued interest during the ongoing election campaigns? Where does it fit in the constitutional framework?
Thrombosis The Hindu (Page 12) Health (GSII) What is Thrombosis?Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Mount Ruang The Hindu (Page 20) Geography (GSI) What are the key facts related to Mount Ruang?
Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane: study The Hindu (Page 20) Environment (GSIII) What are the major sources of methane?How does methane affect the environment? Its mitigation
Fertilizer subsidy in FY24 exceeds RE by ₹6,500 crore The Hindu Economy (GSIII) Why is fertilizer subsidy increasing in India?Its impact
Mumps cases Indian Express(Page 3) Health (GSII) What is Mumps disease?Its causes, symptoms and treatment
The case for cautious optimism over state of Indian economy Indian Express(Page 10) Economy (GSIII) What is the current status of the Indian economy?What are the challenges Indian economy is facing?What is the way forward?
Heatwaves in several parts of India Indian Express(Page 13) Environment (GSIII) What is a heat wave? Its causes and impact
Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific Indian Express(Page 15) Economy (GSIII) What are the major highlights of the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific?
Floating Solar Energy Technology in India PIB Energy (GSIII) What is floating solar energy technology?Its advantages and disadvantages


Headlines of the Day 22-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 22-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key Points to Know
Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024 The Hindu(Page 5) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – What are the key facts related to the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024?
The choice of MIRV on Agni-V gives itrange and ability to defeat defences The Hindu(Page 8) Defence (GSIII) – What is MIRV Technology?
– Its significance for India
Should judges accept official posts after retirement? The Hindu(Page 9) Judiciary (GSII) – What does ‘cooling-off period’ mean?
– Should judges accept official posts after retirement?
SC dismisses applications to stay appointment of poll commissioners The Hindu(Page 12) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – How are ECs appointed in India?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
Great Indian Bustard bird The Hindu(Page 14) Species (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Great Indian Bustard bird?
Ministry of Environmenttightens rules on bioplastics The Hindu(Page 14) Environment (GSIII) – What are bioplastics?
– How are they regulated in India?
‘Timely treatment can limit disability in children with Juvenile Arthritis’ The Hindu(Page 20) Health(GSII)/S&T(GSIII) – What is Juvenile Arthritis?
– Its symptoms and treatment
‘Fact Check Unit’  Indian Express(Page 1) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – What is the Fact Check Unit?
– Why has SC stayed Govt’s ‘Fact Check Unit’ for now?
Agnibaan SorTeD Indian Express(Page 9) Space (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Agnibaan SorTeD?
India-UAE close relationship Indian Express(Page 10) IR (GSII)
 		 – Why is the UAE important for India?
– Key areas of cooperation between the two nations
Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) Indian Express (Page 11) Governance (GSII)  – What is the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
World Inequality Lab report Indian Express(Page 13) Economy(GSIII) – What are the key findings of the recent World Inequality Lab report?
Balochistan  Indian Express(Page 13) IR (GSII) – Why Balochistan remains Pakistan’s ‘problem province’?
International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP) PIB Defence (GSIII) – What is the International Strategic Engagement Programme (IN-STEP)?
– Its objectives
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation  PIB IR (GSII) – What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?
– Its history and members 
International Telecommunication Union elects India as co-chair of its Digital Innovation Board PIB IR (GSII) – What are the key facts related to the International Telecommunication Union?
IMT TRILAT- 2024 PIB Defence (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the IMT TRILAT- 2024?
Operation Indravati AIR IR(GSII) – What is Operation Indravati?
– Its objectives
Global e-Waste Monitor 2024 AIR Environment (GSIII) – What does the ‘Global e-Waste Monitor 2024’ report say?


Headlines of the Day 18-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 18-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Big beneficiaries claim inability to reveal poll bond donor details The Hindu(Page 1) Polity and Governance (GSII)  What is the Electoral bond issue?Key facts related to it
Lisu and Singpho communities The Hindu(Page 1) Society (GSI) Who are Lisu and Singpho communities?Key facts related to them
Sangita Kalanidhi award for vocalist T.M. Krishna The Hindu(Page 5) Culture (GSI) What is the Sangita Kalanidhi award?Its significance
Many elections, AI’s dark dimension The Hindu(Page 6) Polity and Governance (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) What is the impact of AI on elections?What needs to be done?
The Myanmar conflict is a regional problem The Hindu(Page 6) IR (GSII) What are the causes of conflict in Myanmar?Its likely impact on India
The problem of equity in IPCC reports The Hindu(Page 8) Environment (GSIII) What are IPCC assessment reports?What did the new study find?
How were the new Election Commissioners selected? The Hindu(Page 8) Polity and Governance (GSII) How were the new Election Commissioners selected?What does the law say on the appointment process? Why has the new Act been challenged?
HbA1C test The Hindu(Page 9) Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes?
IceCube neutrino observatory The Hindu(Page 20) S&T (GSIII) What is the significance of the IceCube neutrino observatory?
Son’s tribute to father, ‘piece of Gujarat in Delhi’: Story of Chausath Khamba Indian  Express (Page 4) History (GSI)  What are the key facts related to the Chausath Khamba?
Why and how One Nation, One Election is divisive Indian  Express (Page 8) Polity and Governance (GSII) What is One Nation, One Election?Its significance, concerns and the way forward
Amid Nepal’s continuing political turmoil, confidence vote win for PM Prachanda, the task for India Indian  Express (Page 11) IR (GSII) What is currently happening in Nepal’s politics?Its likely impact for India
AI-SIMA Indian  Express (Page 11) S&T (GSIII) What is SIMA?How does SIMA work?
“EXERCISE LAMITIYE – 2024” PIB Defence (GSIII) What are the key facts related to “EXERCISE LAMITIYE”?
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) to be Conducted Nationwide Under ULLAS PIB Education (GSII) What is the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT)?Its significance
Volcano Eruption In Reykjanes Peninsula In Iceland; State Of Emergency Declared In Southern Iceland Air  GS 1 (Geography) What are the key facts related to the Reykjanes Peninsula?Why is a State Of Emergency declared In Southern Iceland?



Headlines of the Day 16-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 16-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key Points to know
Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 PIB Governance – What are the key provisions of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024?
Ethanol100 PIB Environment – What is Ethanol100?
– Its application and significance
St. Patrick’s Day The Hindu Miscellaneous – What is the significance of St. Patrick’s Day?
New ECs take charge;
Supreme Court refuses to
stay their appointments		 The Hindu Polity and Governance – How are ECs and CECs appointed in India?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward?
Model Code of Conduct The Hindu / Ind Exp Governance – What is the  Model Code of Conduct?
– Its importance
Bengaluru’s Water Crisis Ind Exp Environment – What are the reasons behind Bengaluru’s Water Crisis?
– What is the way forward?
Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART) Ind Exp Science and Tech – What is the Atmospheric Research Testbed (ART)?
– Its significance
Gaganyaan Mission Ind Exp Science and Tech – What is the Gaganyaan Mission?
– What the success of Gaganyaan could mean for Indian science?



Headlines of the Day 14-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 14-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Hyderabad Liberation Day AIR History – What is the significance of the Hyderabad Liberation Day?
– What is Operation Polo?
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 PIB Environment  – What are the key facts related to the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024?
– Its significance
Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar to be officially called ‘Ahilyanagar’ The HIndu History and Culture – What is the history of Ahmednagar?
– Key facts related to Ahilyabai Holkar
Niti Aayog suggests easing e-commerce route for MSME exports The Hindu Economy – What is the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)?
– Its significance for Indian economy
– Concerns associated with it and the way forward
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary The Hindu Environment – What are the key facts related to the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary?
Appointment of EC: Supreme Court to hear plea to bring CJI back in selection committee The Hindu Polity and Governance – How Election Commissioners (ECs) are appointed in India?
– What are the concerns associated with the “Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissions (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023”?
– Way forward
President approves Uttarakhand’s UCC Bill The Hindu / Indian Express Polity and Governance – What is Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
– What are the key provisions of the Uttarakhand’s UCC Bill?
European Union approved the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law Indian Express Cyber Security – Recently, the EU approved artificial intelligence law. What are its key provisions? 
– Its significance and the way forward
India’s FBR programme Indian Express Science and Tech – What are the key facts related to India’s FBR programme? 
Pi Day Indian Express Miscellaneous – What is the significance of Pi Day?
– Key facts related to it



Headlines of the Day 13-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 13-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Bharat Shakti Exercise PIB  Defence What is Bharat Shakti Exercise?Its significance
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)  PIB Polity and Governance What are the roles and responsibilities of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)?Key facts related to it
SIPRI’s latest report on arms The Hindu  Defence What are the key findings of the SIPRI’s latest report on arms?
Number of poor people increase in Sub-Saharan Africa: World Bank The Hindu International Reports Why is the number of poor people on the rise in Sub-Saharan Africa?What do the World Bank’s recent statistics say?What needs to be done?
Nuclear Waste The Hindu Science and Technology What is nuclear waste and what are the challenges of handling it?
Majuli masks and Majuli manuscript painting got GI tag IE Culture What is the GI tag?Key facts related to Majuli masks and Majuli manuscript painting
Sabarmati Ashram IE History and Culture What is the significance of the Sabarmati Ashram?Key facts related to it
EFTA IE IR India signs trade agreement with EFTA: Its significance 
Jan IIP growth slows, Feb inflation eases marginally IE Economy What is the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?Its significance
Rules for The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) notified IE Polity and Governance What do the Rules notified by the government for the implementation of the new citizenship law say? What documents must applicants provide, and who will be in charge of processing their applications?



Headlines of the Day 12-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 12-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key Points to Know
Ramzan PIB / AIR Culture – What are the key facts related to Ramzan?
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) PIB Polity and Governance – What are the roles and responsibilities of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)?
– Key facts related to it
PM to launch 205 ‘One Station One Product’ stalls for Southern Railway The Hindu Governance / Economy – What are the ‘One Station One Product’ stalls?
– Its significance
Electoral bonds The Hindu Governance – What are electoral bonds?
– Why did the Supreme Court reject SBI’s plea seeking extension of time to disclose electoral bonds data?
Democracy Report 2024 The Hindu Polity and Governance – What are the key findings of the ‘Democracy Report 2024’?
Sela tunnel The Hindu Infrastructure – What is the significance of the Sela tunnel?
– Key facts related to the Sela pass
Citizenship Amendment Act, CAA TH / IE Governance – What is the Citizenship Amendment Act, CAA?
– Its significance and objectives
Mission Divyastra IE Defence – What is Mission Divyastra?
– Its significance
Centre signs pact with Tripura govt, TIPRA Motha IE Governance – Centre signs pact with Tripura govt, TIPRA Motha: The demands, significance of the agreement



Headlines of the Day 11-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 11-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key Points to Know
India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement PIB / TH / IE IR / Economy – What is the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement?
– Its significance
Mahtari Vandan Yojana PIB / TH Welfare Schemes – What is the Mahtari Vandan Yojana?
– Its aims and objectives
President on a state visit to Mauritius AIR IR – India-Mauritius Relations: Its history and significance
Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) The Hindu Environment – What are the key facts related to the Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)?
The government is likely to appoint new Election Commissioners The Hindu Polity and Governance – How Election Commissioners are appointed?
– Key facts related to them
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) IE Defence – India’s indigenous fifth-gen fighter jet Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA): why is it important?
Safari parks IE Environment – What are safari parks?
– Why safari parks may be a double-edged sword?
Pi AI chatbot IE Science and Tech – What is the Pi chatbot?
– Its significance



Headlines of the Day 07-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 07-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Bangladesh’s PM pitches for Common Currency for D-8 Organization AIR  IR / Economy – What does common currency mean?

– Who are the members of the D-8 Organization? Its significance
National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) AIR Polity and Governance – What is the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF)?

– Its history, objective and significance
Jim Corbett National Park The Hindu Environment – What are the key facts related to Jim Corbett National Park?
India’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata inaugurated The Hindu Infrastructure – Recently, the PM inaugurated India’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata?

– Its significance and key facts
Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity for legislators facing bribery charges The Hindu Polity and Governance – Why did the Supreme Court recently overturned its own 1998 verdict in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha bribery case?
Second rocket launchport of ISRO at Kulasekarapattinam IE Science and Technology – Why is ISRO building a second rocket launchport in Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam? Its significance

– What are SSLVs? Its advantages
Ayya Vaikundar IE  History – Who was Ayya Vaikundar?

– His contributions
Ladakh, Article 371, and the Sixth

Schedule of the Constitution

 IE Polity and Governance – Why are people of Ladakh Protesting?

– What is the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?

– What protections are offered under Article 371?


Headlines of the Day 06-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 06-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Akademi Puraskar and Akademi Ratna PIB  Culture – What are the Akademi Puraskar and Akademi Ratna?
– Key facts related to it
India’s Space Sector PIB  Space – Key facts related to India’s Space Sector
– What are the steps taken by the government for its promotion?
ASEAN The Hindu  IR – What is ASEAN?
– Its significance
Google deleted Indian apps The Hindu Cyber Security – Why did Google deleted Indian apps?
– Its impact
INS Jatayu  IE Defence – What are the key facts related to INS Jatayu naval base?
– Its significance


Headlines of the Day 05-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 05-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and Chakshu Platform PIB Cyber Security – What are the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and Chakshu Platform?
– Its objectives
Geological Survey of India (GSI) PIB Geography – What are the roles and responsibilities of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
Green Hydrogen  AIR Environment – What is  Green Hydrogen?
– Steps taken by the government for its promotion
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) IE Economy / IR – What is the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)? Its members
– Key facts related to India’s trade with the EFTA countries
Electoral bonds IE Governance – What are the key facts related to the Electoral bonds?
2022 Status of Leopards in India report IE Environment – What the 2022 Status of Leopards in India report suggests about the big cat’s population estimates?
SC overruled its 1998 judgment in P.V Narasimha Rao v. State Case The Hindu / IE / PIB  Governance – What was the P.V Narasimha Rao v. State Case?
– Why has SC overruled it recently?
Nepal PM ‘Prachanda’ forges new alliance with ex-premier Oli’s party after splitting with Nepali Congress The Hindu IR – Recently, Nepal PM ‘Prachanda’ forges new alliance with ex-premier Oli’s party after splitting with Nepali Congress. Its likely impact on India
– What are the key areas of cooperation between the two nations?
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) The Hindu Science and Tech – What is the PFBR?
– Is India finally entering stage II of its nuclear programme?

 



Headlines of the Day 04-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 04-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
World Wildlife Day  PIB Environment – What is the significance of World Wildlife Day?
– Key facts related to it
Tripura’s tripartite agreement PIB Governance  – What is Tripura’s tripartite agreement?
– Key facts related to it
Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi, Banglar muslin get GI tag The Hindu  Economy – What is Geographical Indication (GI) Tags?
– Its significance
Wassenaar Arrangement The Hindu Security – What is the Wassenaar Arrangement?
– Its members and objectives
Thailand questioned India’s agriculture subsidies Indian Express IR – Why Thailand’s now-replaced WTO Ambassador questioned India’s agriculture subsidies?
– What is India’s argument and demand at the WTO?
Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan’s Prime Minister for a second time Indian Express IR – Recently, Shehbaz Sharif became Pakistan’s Prime Minister. Its likely impact on India
Grey zone warfare Indian Express Defence – What does grey zone warfare mean?
– Its significance


Headlines of the Day 02-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 02-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’ PIB  Defence – What is the significance of the exercise ‘Samudra Laksamana’?- Key facts related to it
Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) PIB  Economy / Governance – What are the roles and responsibilities of the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND)?
Star campaigner The Hindu Polity and Governance – Who are star campaigners?
– Their significance
El Niño  The Hindu Geography – What is El Niño? 
– Its impact
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) IE Security – What are IEDs?
– Key facts related to it
Centre clears 3 semiconductor plants with investment of Rs 1.26 lakh crore IE  Science and Tech – Recently, the centre cleared 3 semiconductor plants with investment of Rs 1.26 lakh crore. What will be its significance?
Agaléga Islands IE Geography / IR – What are the key facts related to the Agaléga Islands?
– How the development of Agaléga figures in India’s vision for its maritime neighbourhood?
The ‘Status of Leopards India’ report The Hindu Environment – What are the key findings of the recently released ‘Status of Leopards India’ report?
PM Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyaan (PM-JANMAN) The hindu Welfare Schemes – What is the PM Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyaan (PM-JANMAN)?
– Its objectives



Headlines of the Day 01-03-2024

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Headlines of the Day 01-03-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)  PIB Environment – What is the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)?
– Key facts related to it 
Status of Leopards in India report Mint Environment – What are the key findings of the recent ‘Status of Leopards in India’ report?
Melanochlamys droupadi The Hindu Environment – What is the Melanochlamys droupadi?
– Key facts related to it
The Lancet report on Obesity The Hindu Health – What is obesity?
– Key findings of The Lancet report on Obesity
‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ Indian Express Environment – What is the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’?
– Its objectives and significance
Critical Minerals Indian Express Science and Technology  – What are Critical Minerals?
– Its significance
PM Modi launches hydrogen-powered ferry Indian Express Environment – What are the special features of the vessel?
– How do hydrogen fuel cells work?
Cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections  The Hindu Polity and Governance – What is Cross-voting?
– Its impact



Headlines of the Day 29-02-2024

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Headlines of the Day 29-02-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
‘Dharma Guardian’ The Hindu(Page 1) Defense(GSIII)  – Know about  ‘Dharma Guardian’
– And Its relevance 
PM Modi inaugurates country’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry The Hindu(Page 5) Environment (GSIII) – What is the importance of hydrogen fuel in the current scenario?
– Concerns 
– Initiatives 
Vignettes of a Janus-faced economy The Hindu(Page 6) Economy(GSIII) – Know about the  performance of the Indian economy
– What is the distressed side of the economy?
– policy initiatives
– And suggestions 
The economic case for investing in India’s children The Hindu(Page 6) Education (GSII)  – What is the status of early childhood care and education in India ?
– Significance 
– Challenges 
– Related developments 
– Way ahead 
India’s fight against rare diseases The Hindu(Page 7) Health(GSII)  – What is a rare disease?
– Impact on India
– Concerns 
– Way ahead 
On irregularities in vertical devolution The Hindu(Page 8) Polity and Governance (GSII) – Know about the practice of fiscal federalism in India.
– Emerging issues 
– Suggestions 
Practice and law: debating aspects of the Muslim personal law The Hindu(Page 9) Society(GSI)/Governance (GSII) – In what ways was Muslim Law Applied in India?
– What are the Personal Laws of Other Religions?
Nepal-India official dialogue silent on landmark Pancheshwar project The Hindu(Page 10) IR(GSII) – Know about India-Nepal Relations
– Latest Developments  
– & Challenges
– Suggestions 
‘Number of ultra-rich in India increased 6% in 2023 to 13,263’ The Hindu(Page 14) Economy (GSIII) – What are Ultra-high Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) ?
The rocky vista of medicinal cannabis that research is bringing into view The Hindu(Page 20) Health(GSII) – Know about frequency and potency of cannabis use 
– detrimental effects
– Measures
jacaranda trees. The Hindu(Page 20) Environment(GSIII)  – Learn facts related to jacaranda 
Nagaland govt.’s efforts to regulate coal mining hit Article 371A wall The Hindu Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is Article 371A ?
– Its purpose 
Mekong Delta  The Hindu Places in news(GSI) – Know about Mekong Delta 
Interim unity govt, common voter list: Law panel readies report on simultaneous polls Indian  Express (Page 1) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – What are Simultaneous Elections?
– Advantages
– Challenges 
– Way Ahead 
Homeland Security Dialogue Indian  Express (Page 9) IR (GSII) – What are the outcomes of Homeland Security Dialogue
– Its significance
consumption expenditure survey Indian  Express (Page 12) Economy(GSIII) – Know about Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
– Significance 
– Findings 
– Suggestions 
Why India’s youth chasing the sarkari naukri Indian  Express (Page 12) Economy(GSIII) – The Situation of Government Job in India 
– Its demand 
– Government’s Employment Generation Efforts
– And way ahead 
AI, sovereignty and Isaac Asimov’s warning Indian  Express (Page 13) S&T(GSIII) – Know about the AI’s potential
– ethical and moral implications of robotics and artificial intelligence
– Key analysis
– Way forward 
On surrogacy, Indian law goes a step further — but not far enough Indian  Express (Page 13) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – Surrogacy Regulation in India and the world
– Latest developments 
– Challenges 
– suggestions
Creating India’s genetic map Indian  Express (Page 17) S&T(GSIII) – Know about Genome India Project
– Significance 
Pilgrimage town of Dwarka Indian  Express (Page 17) History (GSI) – Learn facts related to  Dwarka
leap year Indian  Express (Page 17) Geography (GSI) – Know about  leap year
– Reasons 
India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for haemophilia A pib S&T(GSIII) – Learn about haemophilia A
– And latest developments 
Flyways and Migratory Birds air Environment(GSIII) – Know all about Flyways and Migratory Birds



Headlines of the Day 28-02-2024

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Headlines of the Day 28-02-2024

The Hindu , PIB,  Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Four IAF pilots named as possible Gaganyaan crew The Hindu(Page 1) Space (GSIII)  – What is the Gaganyaan programme?
– Its significance
– India’s other upcoming projects
‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says govt. The Hindu(Page 1) S&T (GSIII) – What is the ‘10,000 genome’ project?
– Its significance 
Similipal seeks more female tigers from other regions The Hindu(Page 4) Environment (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)?
The global order — a fraying around many edges The Hindu(Page 10) IR (GSII)  – What is the United Nations (UN)?
– Its significance, challenges and the way forward
Stop the dithering and encourage green elections in India The Hindu(Page 10) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – What does ‘green elections’ mean?
– Its significance for India and the world
Science and sustainable funding The Hindu(Page 12) S&T (GSIII) – How much is India spending on research and development?
– Why does science need sustainable funding?
Mimosa pudica The Hindu(Page 22) Environment (GSIII) – What is the Mimosa pudica?
– Key facts related to it
Former SC judge A.M. Khanwilkar is Lokpal Chairperson The Hindu Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are the powers and duties of Lokpal?
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 The Hindu(Page 17) Economy (GSIII) – What are the key findings of the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)?
FAME-II set to expire, puts EV firms in a bind The Hindu Environment (GSIII) / Economy (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the FAME II scheme?
CAA rules likely to be notified before poll code, to seek proof of India entry, religion Indian Express(Page1) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – What is the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)?
– Its significance, criticism and the way forward
Open book exams — a step towards ‘learning without burden’ for students Indian  Express (Page 11) Education (GSII)  – What are Open book exams?
– Its significance
Culture and India’s G20 presidency Indian  Express (Page 11) IR (GSII) / Culture (GSI) – What are the key outcomes of India’s G20 presidency?
– Why culture was recognised as a goal for the first time under India’s G20 presidency?
Draft Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024  Indian  Express (Page 11) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – What are the key provisions of the Draft Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 ?
Google DeepMind’s Genie Indian  Express (Page 18) S&T (GSIII) – What is Google DeepMind’s Genie?
– Its significance
Agalega Island PIB Places in news (GSI) – What are the key facts related to the Agalega Island
Peru Declares Health Emergency Amidst Dengue Surge; Air IR (GSII) – Why Peru Declared a Health Emergency?
– Key facts related to Dengue
India and Thailand Discuss Bilateral Ties Across Multiple Sectors in Joint Commission Meeting AIR IR (GSII) – What is the significance of Thailand for India?
– Key areas of cooperation between the two nations


Headlines of the Day 27-02-2024

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Headlines of the Day 27-02-2024

The Hindu , PIB,  Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key Points to Know
Gaganyaan programme The Hindu(Page 6) Space (GSIII)  – What is the Gaganyaan programme?
– How India’s space agency is slowly becoming a global favourite?
Theyyam  The Hindu(Page 6) Art and Culture (GSI) – What is  Theyyam?
– Its significance
Everything in the garden of elections is not lovely The Hindu(Page 8) Governance (GSII) – What is the electoral system in India?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
An expansive land management policy is overdue The Hindu(Page 9) Environment (GSIII) – What is the current land management practice in India?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
Record drop in Suez Canal transits due to Houthis’ attacks The Hindu(Page 9) IR (GSII)  – What are the key facts related to the Suez Canal?
– How Houthi attacks are disrupting global trade?
What is the latest row between Trump and NATO?
Last holdout Hungary approves Sweden’s NATO membership		 The Hindu(Page 10)
The Hindu(Page 15)		 IR (GSII) – What is NATO? Its members and objectives
– Challenges it face
What is Bitcoin halving and what does it mean for the crypto community? The Hindu(Page 11) S&T / Economy (GSIII) – What is Bitcoin halving? Its impact
– Laws related to Bitcoin in India and around the world
First private ammunition manufacture facility opens The Hindu(Page 12) Defence (GSIII) – Recently, India’s first private ammunition manufacturing facility opened. What will be its significance for Indian defence?
Quantum computers  The Hindu(Page 22) S&T (GSIII) – What is a quantum computer?
– Will ‘colour molecules’ make quantum computers accessible?
Govt. launches project aimed at anaemia control in girls The Hindu Health (GSII) – What is anaemia?
– Its causes and symptoms
– Steps taken by the government for its mitigation
Women in ICG The Hindu(Page 14) Defence (GSIII) – Why are women not allowed permanent commission in ICG?
– What has SC said about it Recently?
India-specific AI model to find gestational age developed The Hindu(Page 14) S&T (GSIII) – What is Garbhini-GA2?
– Key facts related toit
Baleen whales The Hindu(Page 22) Species in news (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the baleen whales?
Govt. concludes G-Sec borrowing for FY24 The Hindu Economy (GSIII) – What are G-Secs?
– Its significance
Tanzania switches on first turbine of hydro unit in World Heritage site The Hindu Environment (GSIII) – Recently, Tanzania switched on the first turbine of a hydro unit in a World Heritage site. Its likely impact
Trade diplomacy  Indian  Express (Page 1) IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What is trade diplomacy?
– Its significance for India
Germany to allow carbon capture, underwater storage Indian  Express (Page 13) Environment (GSIII) – What is carbon capture?
– Its significance
Indian on the moon by 2040? ISRO chief spells out hopes, challenges Indian  Express (Page 9) S&T (GSIII) – What are ISRO’s upcoming space programmes?
– Its significance
‘EU-India FTA talks are sending a signal to world in support of rules-based trade system’ Indian  Express (Page 9) IR (GSII) – What is the EU-India FTA?
– Key facts related to it
District and India’s progress  Indian  Express (Page 11) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What each district says about India’s progress – and how it can help frame better policies?
How to make CUET a success Indian  Express (Page 11) Education (GSII) – What is the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)?
– Its significance
With SC judgment on electoral bonds, truth will be out Indian  Express (Page 11) Polity and Governance (GSII) – Why did the Supreme Court strike down the electoral bonds scheme?
– Its impact
Three proposals, three policy responses in India’s EV push Indian  Express (Page 13) Environment (GSIII) – What are electric vehicles?
– Why is India pushing for rapid adoption of electric vehicles?
Banihal-Sangaldan railway line Indian  Express (Page 13) Infrastructure (GSIII) – What is the Banihal-Sangaldan railway line?
– Key facts related to it
Positronium PIB S&T (GSIII) – What is Positronium?
– Key facts related to it



Headlines of the Day 26-02-2024

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Headlines of the Day 26-02-2024

The Hindu , PIB,  Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23 The Hindu(Page 1) Economy (GSIII)  – What are the key findings of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23?
Attukal Pongala festival The Hindu(Page 6) Art and Culture (GSI) – What is the Attukal Pongala festival?
– Its significance
Discovery of temples in Telangana shows spread of Chalukya reign The Hindu(Page 6) History (GSI) – What are the key facts related to the Chalukya reign?
Raisina Dialogue The Hindu(Page 8) IR (GSII) – What is Raisina Dialogue?
– Its significance for India
Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand Bill, 2024:chilling effect on the freedom to love The Hindu(Page 8) Governance (GSII) – What is Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
Why were surrogacy rules modified? The Hindu(Page 10) Governance (GSII)  – What is surrogacy?
– How are they regulated in India?
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) The Hindu(Page 10) IR (GSII) – What is the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?
– Its significance for India
IGNCA’s ‘language atlas’ to shine a light on India’s linguistic diversity The Hindu(Page 14) Art and Culture (GSI) – What is IGNCA’s ‘language atlas’?
– Its significance
Fresher hiring crisis  The Hindu Economy (GSIII) – What is behind the fresher hiring crisis and low pay in the IT sector?
Blanets: worlds around black holes The Hindu(Page 20) S&T (GSIII) – What are Blanet?
– Key facts related to it
Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 Indian Express Governance (GSII) – Why has the Assam government decided to repeal the state’s Muslim Marriage Act?
– Its impact
newly amended Electricity Rules Indian Express Economy (GSIII) / Environment (GSIII) – What are the recent amendments to the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020?
– Its significance
Protecting people’s privacy is essential to maintaining democracy Indian Express(Page 9) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is people’s privacy?
– Why protecting people’s privacy is essential to maintaining democracy?
WTO Meet: India seeks permanent solution to food security Indian Express (Page 13) Economy (GSIII) – What is WTO?
– India’s concerns at WTO and its solution
PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of multiple key initiatives for Cooperative sector pib Economy (GSIII) – What is the significance of the Cooperative sector in India’s growth?
– Steps taken by the government for its promotion
MakhaBucha PIB Culture (GSI) – What is the MakhaBucha (Magh Puja) ceremony?
– Key facts related to it
SECI unveils India’s largest solar-battery project, PIB Environment (GSIII) – Recently, SECI has successfully commissioned India’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). What will be its significance?
Kaziranga National Park PIB Environment (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Kaziranga National Park?
Sudarshan Setu PIB Economy (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Sudarshan Setu?
‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ PIB Defence (GSIII) – What is the significance of the Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’? 
Bharat Tex 2024  AIR Economy(GSIII) – What is Bharat Tex 2024?
– Its significance
Purple Fest’  AIR Social Justice(GSII) – What is the Purple Fest?
– Its significance