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Headlines of the Day 17-05-2024

Headlines of the Day 17-05-2024

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
SC limits ED’s power to arrest PMLA accused The Hindu (Page 1) Governance (GSII) / Money Laundering (GSIII) – What is the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)?
– What are the major takeaways from the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on the PMLA?
Ahead of Ukraine peace conference, Swiss diplomat to hold talks in India The Hindu (Page 1) IR (GSII) – What is the global Ukraine peace conference?
– Its objectives
long-term impact of untreated hypertension a The Hindu (Page )8 Health (GSII) – What is hypertension?
– Its symptoms, causes and treatment
Politics served with concise social media content The Hindu (Page8 ) Polity and Governance (GSII) – How social media content is impacting politics in India?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
Reservation in jobs  The Hindu (Page9 ) Polity and Governance (GSII) – Should reservation in jobs only be in proportion to the population?
– What will be its impact?
The use of AI in drug development The Hindu (Page10 ) S&T (GSIII) – How is AI used in drug development?
– Where does India stand in the field of AI drug development?
Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered? The Hindu (Page10 ) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are registered and recognised parties?
– Does the Election Commission have the power to de-recognised or de-registered a political party for violation of the MCC?
State cannot acquire property without proper procedure: SC The Hindu (Page12 ) Polity and Governance (GSII) – How private properties are regulated in India?
– What are the seven procedural rights of citizens which constitute the ‘real content of the right to property under Article 300A’?
hysterectomy The Hindu (Page 20 Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is a hysterectomy?
– Its risks and benefits
West Nile Virus The Hindu (Page 20 Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is West Nile Virus?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
SC verdict on Newsclick shows adherence to due process is much more than a procedural requirement Indian Express (Page 10) Governance (GSII)  – What are the key takeaways from the SC’s verdict on Newsclick?
Indian exporters fear dumping from China after fresh US-China tariff war Indian Express (Page 13) IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What is the US-China tariff war? Its reasons
– How will it impact the Indian exporters?
draft Digital Competition Bill Indian Express (Page 14) Governance (GSII)  – What is the draft Digital Competition Bill?
– Why are Big Tech opposing it?