Headlines of the Day 18-03-2024
The Hindu , PIB, Indian Express, AIR
| 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? |