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Headlines of the Day 10-05-2024

Headlines of the Day 10-05-2024

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
floor test The Hindu (Page 1) Governance (GSII) – What is a floor test?
– How is it different from the composite floor test?
Reservation within Constitutional bounds The Hindu (Page 12) Polity and Governance (GSII) – How does the inclusion of Muslims in the OBC quota align with the Constitution’s aim of social justice?
– Should India consider lifting the 50% cap on reservations to ensure fair representation for communities?
Interpol issue a blue corner notice against Prajwal The Hindu (Page 12) IR (GSII) – Why did Interpol issue a blue corner notice against Prajwal? Its significance
– What are the other types of notices that are issued by the INTERPOL? 
India’s ties with Maldives of great value: Jaishankar The Hindu (Page14 ) IR (GSII) – What is the significance of Maldives for India?
– Key areas of cooperation between the two countries
– Recent challenges they are facing
– Way forward
Vyjayanthimala, Chiranjeevi receive Padma Vibhushan The Hindu (Page14 ) Miscellaneous  – What are Padma Awards? 
– Its significance
Victory Day The Hindu (Page 18) IR (GSII)  – Russia Victory Day parade: Its history and significance
China’s aircraft carrier Fujian completes 8-day sea trial The Hindu (Page 18) IR (GSII)  – What are the key facts related to China’s aircraft carrier, Fujian?
– Its comparison with the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers
thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome’ (TTS),  The Hindu (Page 22) Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is the ‘thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome’ (TTS)?
– Its symptoms and treatment
All about FLiRT, the new COVID-19 variants The Hindu (Page 22) Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is the new Covid variant FLiRT, is it dangerous, and what are the symptoms?
Gender Equity Indian Express(Page 10) Women Empowerment (GSI) – What is Gender Equity?
– How is it different from gender equality?
How Olympics got torch relay Indian Express(Page 12) Miscellaneous  – Olympic torch: Its history and significance
Meeting nutrition challenge: What new guidelines prescribe Indian Express(Page 12) Issues related to poverty and hunger (GSII) – What are the recent Dietary Guidelines issued by the ICMR-NIN?
– Its significance
agriculture may need a new export-import policy Indian Express(Page 12) Agriculture (GSIII) – What are the challenges Indian agriculture is facing currently?
– Does India need a new export-import policy?