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Headlines of the Day 22-01-2024

Headlines of the Day 22-01-2024

PIB,  Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Madhika language The Hindu(Page 4) Culture(GSI) – Learn facts related to Madhika language and  Chakaliya community 
Post Office Act, its unbridled powers of interception The Hindu(Page 8) Governance (GSII) – What is the Post Office act ?
– its features ,
– amendments ,issues 
– Suggestions
revival of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)  idea The Hindu(Page 8) IR(GSII) – What is India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor?
– Components 
– Significance ,Challenges 
– Way Forward
Data from the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 report The Hindu(Page 9 Education (GSII) – What are Key Findings of The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2023: Beyond Basics)? 
– Concerns Highlighted 
– Suggestions 
India among nations overusing “Watch” group antibiotics The Hindu(Page 9) Health (GSII) – Antibiotic consumption in India
– Concerns 
– Solutions 
The growth of India-Bangladesh ties The Hindu(Page 10) IR(GSII)  – How have India-Bangladesh ties flourished?Areas of cooperation 
– Emerging issues
– Suggestions 
Rabbit r1 The Hindu(Page 11) S&T (GSIII) – What is Rabbit R1? 
NISAR Mission on track for a launch soon: NASA official The Hindu(Page 14) S&T (GSIII) – Know about NISAR  Mission 
– Purpose 
– Relevance 
81% of citizen responses have affirmed the idea of simultaneous polls: Ministry The Hindu(Page 14) Governance (GSII)  – What are Simultaneous Elections?
– Benefits 
– Challenges 
– Way ahead 
India’s invitation to Taliban envoy in UAE is ‘routine The Hindu(Page 14) IR(GSII) – What is the present status of India-Afghanistan Relations
– Recent developments 
Mosquitofish, used to fight mosquitoes, has become invasive in India The Hindu(Page 20) Environment (GSIII) – What is mosquitofish?
Mpemba effect: The Hindu(Page 20) S&T(GSIII) – What is the Mpemba effect?
use of internet technology in education  Indian Express (Page 12) Education(GSII) – Significance of using technology in education  
– Challenges 
– Suggestions 
In Viksit Bharat, rural real wages are in decline Indian Express (Page 13) Economy (GSIII) – Status of  income poverty in India
– Various initiatives ,
– What more needs to be done ?
India to send industry delegation for copper mining opportunities in Zambia Indian Express (Page 19) IR(GSII) – Know about India Zambia relations
Ram temple at Ayodhya: A 200-year journey, with many milestonesHow Ramayana became popular outside India, from east Asia to the Caribbean Indian Express (Page 20)

Indian Express (Page 20)

History(GI) – Brief history of Ayodhya temple
‘Anant sutra- PIB Culture(GI)/Economy(GSIII) – Know about’Anant sutra-
book ‘Assam’s Braveheart Lachit Barphukan’  PIB History(GSI) – Know about Lachit Barphukan
India and Cuba on Cooperation in the field of Sharing Successful Digital Solutions PIB IR (GSII) – What is present status of India and Cuba relations 
– Recent developments
Parakram Diwas 2024 PIB History(GSI) – Know about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose  and Parakram Diwas 2024
Project BHISHM PIB Health (GSII) – What is Project BHISHM
– Its objectives