Headlines of the Day 23-02-2024
The Hindu , PIB, Indian Express, AIR
| Headline | Source | Syllabus | Key points to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raisina Dialogue | The Hindu(Page 1) | IR (GSII) | – What is the Raisina Dialogue? – Its significance for India |
| ‘No need to amend Wildlife Protection Act’ | The Hindu(Page 3) | Environment (GSIII) | – What are the key provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972? – Its significance |
| In a tough world, the beacon of U.K.-India strategic ties | The Hindu(Page 10) | IR (GSII) | – Why is the U.K. important for India? – Key areas of cooperation between the two nations |
| Interpol | The Hindu(Page 12) | IR (GSII) | – What is Interpol? – Its roles and responsibilities |
| ₹19,000-crore Navy deal for 200 BrahMos approved | The Hindu(Page 14) | Defence (GSIII) | – What are the key facts related to the BrahMos missiles? |
| World’s race to eradicate Guinea worm disease nears the finish line | The Hindu(Page 22) | Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) | – What is the Guinea Worm Disease? – Its causes, symptoms and treatment |
| Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsava | The Hindu | Art and Culture (GSI) | – What is Mahamastakabhishekam Mahotsava? – Its significance |
| regulatory environment of space sector | The Hindu(Page 10) | Space (GSIII) | – How significant is India’s space sector? – What are the steps taken by the government for its promotion? |
| It is the conditioning of the Agniveer that merits attention | The Hindu(Page 10) | Defence (GSIII) | – What is Agnipath scheme? – Its significance, concerns and the way forward |
| Regional benches of the Supreme Court | The Hindu(Page 11) | Judiciary (GSII) | – Should India have regional benches of the Supreme Court? – What will be its impact? |
| EU mulls sweeping forced labour | The Hindu(Page 12) | IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) | – What is forced labour? – How are they regulated in India and around the world? |
| India to open diplomatic mission in Albanian capital | The Hindu(Page 14) | IR (GSII) | – What is the significance of Albania for India? – What are the recent developments between the two nations? |
| The women of ASHA: overworked, underpaid and on the edge of breakdown | The Hindu(Page 22) | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – Who are ASHA workers, and what do they do? – Challenges they face – What needs to be done? |
| Snake bite | The Hindu | S&T (GSIII) / Health (GSII) | – Snakebite: India’s silent killer – What are the steps taken by the government for its mitigation? |
| In 2023, India hit target towards eliminating Kala Azar, first time | Indian Express(Page 1) | Health (GSII) | – What is Kala Azar? – Its causes, symptoms and treatment |
| Dues pending, Gujarat hospitals won’t accept PMJAY patients from February 26-29 | Indian Express(Page 8) | Health (GSII) | – What is Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY)? – Its objectives |
| SC judgments on electoral bonds and Chandigarh mayoral election | Indian Express(Page 10) | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What is the significance of the SC’s judgment on electoral bonds and Chandigarh mayoral election? |
| How to make MSP work | Indian Express(Page 11) Indian Express(Page 15) |
Economy (GSIII) | – What is MSP? – Its significance,challenges and the way forward |
| Meiteis in ST list: Manipur HC deletes contentious clause | Indian Express(Page 12) | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – Who are Meiteis? – Key facts related to them |
| Kiru Hydel Project | Indian Express(Page 15) | Economy (GSIII) | – What is the Kiru Hydel Project? – Its significance |
| Russia captures Avdiivka: What this means for Ukraine, the war, and Europe | Indian Express(Page 15) | Places (GSI) / IR (GSII) | – What is the strategic importance of Avdiivka and what does its fall mean for the Russia-Ukraine war? |
| CBSE’s open book exam plan | Indian Express(Page 15) | Education (GSII) | – CBSE’s open book exam plan: What is it and how can it impact students? |
| Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment provides grants to 639 projects under Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens scheme | PIB | Social Justice (GSII) | – What are the steps taken by the government for the welfare of Senior Citizens? – What more needs to be done? |
| Dubai introduces 5-year multiple entry visa for Indian tourists to enhance travel and economic ties | AIR | IR (GSII) | – Why is the United Arab Emirates (UAE) significant to India? – Key areas of cooperation between the two nations |