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Headlines of the Day 05-06-2024

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Headlines of the Day 05-06-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus
Netherlands turns third largest export destination The Hindu (Page 15) IR(GSII)
Australia opens military to non-citizen residents from Five Eyes The Hindu (Page 16) IR(GSII)
The bacteria that write new genes to cope with infections The Hindu (Page 24) S&T(GSIII)
RBI absorbs via VRRR auctions surplus ₹44,430 crore The Hindu  Economy(GSIII)
Second Advance Estimates of 2023-24 of Area and Production of Horticultural Crops PIB Economy(GSIII)
Total foodgrain production is estimated at 3288.52 LMT, higher by 211.00 LMT from average foodgrain production of last 5 years PIB Economy(GSIII)
draft ‘Central Excise Bill, 2024 PIB Economy(GSIII)
NOTA Creates New Record In Madhya Pradesh, Crosses 1 Lakh Figure AIR Polity and Governance (GSII)



Headlines of the Day 03-06-2024

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Headlines of the Day 03-06-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus
The message from the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation
Anger, separation, and the aftermath		 The Hindu (Page 6)

The Hindu (Page 7)

 Governance(GSII)
Fewer women are being hired for leadership positions The Hindu (Page 7) Women Related Issues(GSI)
Does inequality lead to growth? The Hindu (Page 8) Economy(GSIII)
Can domestic MFs invest in their overseas counterparts? The Hindu (Page 8) Economy(GSIII)
The politics of womanhood: from abstinence to abortion The Hindu (Page 8) Women Related Issues(GSI)
In fight against Nipah, scientists find new way to generate virus-like particles in lab The Hindu (Page12) S&T(GSIII)
Tonga volcano could cause unusual weather for rest of decade: study The Hindu (Page18) Geography(GSI)
India to participate in Red Flag, RIMPAC exercises The Hindu  Defense(GSIII)
Chinese spacecraft lands on moon’s far side in growing space rivalry with US Indian Express Space(GSIII)
Mount Ibu Indian Express Geography(GSI)
What GDP number say Indian Express(Page 10) Economy (GSIII)
From growth to repair Indian Express(Page 11) Economy (GSIII)
For energy transition ,different policy framework is required  Indian Express(Page 11) Environment(GSIII)
James Webb Space Telescope spots earliest-known galaxy Indian Express(Page 12) S&T(GSIII)
African National Congress’s Indian Express(Page 12) IR(GSII)
OPEC+ extends oil output cuts Indian Express(Page 13) Economy(GSIII)


Headlines of the Day 01-06-2024

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Headlines of the Day 01-06-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus
Donald Trump becomes first former U.S. President convicted of felony crimes The Hindu (Page 1) IR(GSII)
GDP growth surges to 8.2% on manufacturing gains The Hindu (Page 1) Economy(GSIII)
Heat-baked Chennai can set an example for India The Hindu (Page 6) Environment (GSIII)
Private rocket flights herald prospects more valuable than commercial fortune The Hindu (Page 6) Space(GSIII)
Work on next-generaton Coast Guard vessel begins The Hindu (Page10) Defense(GSIII)
Railways to construct canopy bridges across track in Assam gibbon habitat The Hindu (Page10) Environment (GSIII)
India eyes Mongolia for key minerals to bypass China route The Hindu  IR(GSII)
At WTO, India defers answering queries on disallowing rice export for WFP The Hindu  Economy(GSIII)
Ahilyabai Holkar Indian Express(Page 9) History(GSI)
For India to become ‘developed’ by 2047, here’s what we need to do Indian Express(Page 12) Economy (GSIII)
The numbers behind the poverty debate Indian Express(Page 13) Economy (GSIII)
Potency test Indian Express(Page 19) Governance(GSII)
Warmer nights, rising humidity: Why heatwaves are becoming more deadly Indian Express(Page 19) Environment (GSIII)
exit polls Indian Express(Page 19) Governance(GSII)
NIMHANS bags the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 by the World Health Organization PIB Health(GSII)


Headlines of the Day 28-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 28-05-2024

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Headline Source
IMD forecasts ‘above normal’ monsoon The Hindu (Page 1) Geography(GSI)
Kerala HC to advise courts to strictly follow guidelines in sex assault-related cases The Hindu (Page 5) Social Issues (GSI)
Chabahar’s opportunities and challenges The Hindu (Page 6) IR (GSII)
Where animals are dying by a thousand cuts The Hindu (Page 7) Health(GSII)/Environment(GSIII)
India relies on China for most electronic and electrical goods The Hindu (Page7) IR (GSII)
Menstrual hygiene in Indian prisons The Hindu (Page8) Health(GSII)
The controversy over eucalyptus planting in Kerala The Hindu (Page8) Environment(GSIII)
What are colours and how do people understand them? The Hindu (Page9) Miscellaneous 
Ghana ties up with Reliance Jio arm, others for 4G, 5G infra The Hindu (Page13) IR(GSII)
‘More than 2,000 buried in Papua New Guinea landslip’ The Hindu (Page14) IR(GSII)
At extremely high strain rate, copper surprises with the strength of steel The Hindu (Page18) Economy (GSIII)
Caterpillars may sense threats using electric fields The Hindu (Page18) Environment(GSIII)
MHA asks agencies to not seek info of each other from telecom companies Indian Express(Page 9) Polity and Governance (GSII)
Calcutta High Court decision on OBC reservation for Muslims raises questions Indian Express(Page 11) Polity and Governance (GSII)
NASA launched a tiny satellite to measure heat lost from Earth’s poles Indian Express(Page 15) S&T(GSIII)
AI in legal cases :court’s observations  Indian Express(Page 15)
Why dal imports have hit a seven-year high Indian Express(Page 15) Economy (GSIII)
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences to Launches PRAGATI-2024 PIB Health(GSII)
India-Libya Energy Talks Air IR(GSII)
CBDT Notifies  Cost Inflation Index For Financial Year 2024- 25 Air Economy(GSIII)



Headlines of the Day 27-05-2024

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Headline Source
Severe cyclonic storm Remal makes landfall; one lakh evacuated in Bengal The Hindu (Page 1) Geography(GSI)
Hamas launches attack on Tel Aviv for the first time in months The Hindu (Page 1) IR(GSII)
The spectre of nuclear conflict, once again The Hindu (Page 6) IR (GSII)
PM JANMAN: A door to a housing scheme, tribals find hard to open The Hindu (Page 6) Welfare scheme (GSII)
The great significance of the ICC’s step The Hindu (Page7)
An overview of Europe’s AI convention The Hindu (Page8) IR(GSII)/S&T (GSIII)
What is the current status with respect to spice exports? The Hindu (Page8) Economy(GSIII) 
India records trade deficit with 9 of top 10 trading partners in 2023-24 The Hindu (Page10) Economy(GSIII) 
This century, heatwaves are moving slower and lasting longer The Hindu (Page20) IR(GSII)
Astronomical transients: burning bright in the blink of an eye The Hindu (Page20)
To do list for inflation  Indian Express (Page 11) Economy (GSIII)
India’s Education  spectrum  Indian Express (Page 11) Education 
LVM3 commercialisation is a big step forward Indian Express(Page 12) S&T(GSIII)
Antarctic TreatyIndia hosts the Antarctic Parliament: The history of the Antarctic Treaty Indian Express(Page 17) IR(GSII)/S&T(GSIII)
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)  PIB IR(GSII)/Economy (GSIII)


Headlines of the Day 23-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 23-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus
Ireland, Norway and Spain set to formally recognise Palestine The Hindu (Page 1) IR(GSII)
summit in Beijing between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping has both short and long-term implications The Hindu (Page 6) IR(GSII)
Inflation is a critical indicator of an economy’s health, The Hindu (Page 6) Economy (GSIII)
attacks on the judiciary The Hindu (Page 7) Judiciary (GSII)
On concerns over voter turnout data The Hindu (Page8) Polity and Governance (GSII)
‘Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos emerge as hub of organised financial crimes’ The Hindu (Page10) IR(GSII)/Cyber Crime (GSIII)
RBI’s Central Board approves ₹2.11-lakh crore surplus bonanza to the Govt The Hindu (Page13) Economy(GSIII) 
‘Gains from critical minerals drive unlikely before 2031’ The Hindu (Page13) Economy(GSIII) 
BIMSTEC gets ‘legal personality’ after charter comes into force The Hindu (Page14) IR(GSII)
What is the value of attributing extreme events to climate change? The Hindu (Page18) Environment (GSIII)
Amazon fires off to record start in 2024 The Hindu (Page18) Environment (GSIII)
UN rice tenders: Indian ‘curbs’ under WTO lens The Hindu  IR (GSII) /Economy(GSIII)
Army conducts own survey on scheme for Agniveers Indian Express(Page 1) Defense(GSIII)
From Kautilya to Immanuel Kant: Lessons for a world at war Indian Express(Page 1o) Economy(GSIII)
India’s reconnect with Iran Indian Express(Page 11) IR(GSII)
Droupadi Murmu on ecology: To preserve forests, it’s important to listen to tribal communities Indian Express(Page 11) Environment (GSIII)
Baltic Sea nations react warily to reported Russian proposal to revise maritime border Indian Express(Page 12) IR(GSII)
Mobile PLI may be extended beyond 2026 Indian Express(Page 13) Economy(GSIII)
How India got three prime ministers in two years, following 1996 election Indian Express(Page 14) History(GSI)/Governance (GSII)
Half of world’s rangelands are degraded, UN study finds: What are rangelands, why they matter Indian Express(Page 14) Environment (GSIII)
Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist: Indian Express(Page 14) Space (GSIII)
Exercise Cyber Suraksha – 2024 PIB Defense(GSIII)
Buddha Purnima Air Culture (GSI)
16th Meeting Of India-UK Joint Working Group On Counter Terrorism Held Air IR(GSII)
Spain Becomes 99th Member Of International Solar Alliance  Air Environment (GSIII)



Headlines of the Day 21-5-2024

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Headlines of the Day 21-5-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
‘Urban apathy’ drives down polling to 60.4% The Hindu (Page 1) Governance (GSII)  – What is urban apathy? Its impact on elections
– Steps needed to address this issue
Critical times call for strong judicial adjudication The Hindu (Page 6) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is targeted legislation? Its impact
– Can judicial adjudication address the contemporary challenges posed by populist regime?
Revisiting the Railway strike of 1974 The Hindu (Page 7) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What was the reason behind the ‘Railway strike of 1974’?
– Why is it called a monumental event in the history of organised labour in India?
India-China consumption comparison The Hindu (Page8 ) IR (GSII)  – What are the characteristics of India’s consumption expenditure?- Will India’s burgeoning consumer class with increased spending enhance its appeal to foreign businesses as a preferred destination over China?
Radical democracy The Hindu (Page9) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is radical democracy?
– Why is it still relevant today?
ICMR distances itself from BHU’s study on Covaxin The Hindu (Page10) Health (GSII) – What are the key highlights of  the BHU’s study on Covaxin?
– Why did ICMR distanced itself from this study?
Baobab tree The Hindu (Page18) Environment (GSIII) – What are Baobab Trees?
– Its significance
With Raisi’s death, India to keep watch on how Iran’s succession plan unfolds Indian Express (Page 7) IR (GSII)  – Who was Ebrahim Raisi? How does Raisi’s death impact the succession?
– Its impact on India-Iran relations
SII ships first set of malaria vaccine doses to Africa Indian Express (Page 7) Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – Malaria: Its causes and symptoms 
– What are the key facts related to the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine?
46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting  Indian Express (Page 13) IR (GSII) / Environment (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)?
Venezuela lost its last glacier Indian Express (Page 13) Environment (GSIII) – What is a glacier? 
– How Venezuela lost its last glacier and why this matters?
Supreme Court allowed a review of its 2022 judgment  Indian Express (Page 13) Polity and Governance (GSII) – Why Supreme Court allowed a review of its 2022 judgment on ‘shamlat deh’ land rights?
– Its impact
ULIP Workshop Brings States Together to Enhance India’s Logistics PIB Economy (GSIII) – What is Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)?
– How is it transforming India’s logistics sector?
Umeed Niketan PIB Governance (GSII)  – What is Umeed Niketan?
– Its objectives



Headlines of the Day 20-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 20-05-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Tamil Nadu sanctions release of ₹1,229 cr. for rural jobs scheme The Hindu (Page 3) Governance (GSII)  – What is the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme?
– Its significance in generating the rural jobs
– Challenges it faces and the way forward
A minor girl victim support scheme that loses its way The Hindu (Page 6) Women Empowerment (GSI) – What are the objectives of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012?
– Where it lacks and what next?
Renew the generalised system of preferences The Hindu (Page 7) IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What is the “generalised system of preferences” or GSP?
– Its significance for the  U.S.-India trade relationship
Why was Purkayastha’s arrest invalidated? The Hindu (Page8 ) Governance (GSII)  – What does Article 22 stipulate?
– Why was the NewsClick founder’s arrest considered ‘illegal’ and in violation of the fundamental right guaranteed under Article 22(1) of the Constitution?
European Union probing Facebook and Instagram The Hindu (Page9) IR (GSII) / IT & Computers (GSIII) – Why is the European Union probing Facebook and Instagram?- Are these platforms under scrutiny of other countries outside the EU?
– What are the general practices of protecting minors online?
Army gets 27,000 AK-203 rifles through joint venture The Hindu (Page10) Defence (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Russian AK-203 assault rifles?
– Its significance for Indian defence
Critical priority pathogens continue to pose threat: WHO The Hindu (Page10) Health (GSII) – What are the key highlights of the latest Bacterial Pathogens Priority List (BPPL) updated by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Balancing two forms of SNCA protein could help manage Parkinson’s The Hindu (Page18) S&T (GSIII) – What is Synuclein alpha (SNCA) protein?
– How can it help in managing Parkinson’s disease?
Nucleosynthesis The Hindu (Page18) S&T (GSIII) – What is Nucleosynthesis? 
– Its significance
Delhi’s MPLAD funds is still unutilised Indian Express (Page 3) Governance (GSII)  – What is the Members of Parliament Local Area Development (MPLAD) scheme?
– Its significance, challenges and the way forward
Why worker housing is the key to unlocking India’s manufacturing ambitions Indian Express (Page 8) Economy (GSIII)  – What are the major challenges that India’s manufacturing sector is facing?
– Is worker housing the key to unlocking India’s manufacturing ambitions?
Green credits: Govt nod to 12 projects, 24 under consideration Indian Express (Page 10) Environment (GSIII) – What is the Green Credit Program (GCP)?
– Its aims and objectives
Illegal mining in Sariska Indian Express (Page 11) Environment (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Sariska tiger reserve?
– How Illegal mining is threatening Sariska?
– Steps taken for its mitigation
How Punjab and Haryana remain key to national food security Indian Express (Page 11) Economy (GSIII) – What is Food Security?
– Why Punjab and Haryana are key to India’s food security?
An Expert Explains: The evolution and essentials of India’s climate policy Indian Express (Page 11) Environment (GSIII) – What is India’s climate policy?
– Its significance and challenges 
– What lies ahead?
Secret behind construction of Egypt’s pyramids Indian Express (Page 11) History (GSI) – What are the key facts relayted to Egypt’s pyramids?
NEELAM SANJIVA REDDY PIB History (GSI) – Who was Neelam Sanjiva Reddy?
– His major contributions
Umeed Niketan PIB Governance (GSII)  – What is Umeed Niketan?
– Its objectives


Headlines of the Day 18-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 18-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Nearly 6 million trees disappeared from farmlands: study The Hindu (Page 1) Environment (GSIII) – What does the recent study published in the journal ‘Nature Sustainability’ say about India’s tree cover?
Archaeologist finds first evidence of rock art in form of footprints in Mangaluru city The Hindu (Page 5) History (GSI) – What is rock art?
– Key facts related to the newly discovered rock art in Mangaluru city
After the civil war, the stifling impasse in Sri Lanka The Hindu (Page 6) IR (GSII) – What was the Sri Lankan Civil War? Its impact
– What is the way out for Sri Lanka’s war-torn people?
The hyperpoliticisation of Indian higher education The Hindu (Page6 ) Education (GSII) – What is hyperpoliticisation?
– Is Indian higher education facing hyperpoliticisation?
– Its implications 
RBI Deputy Governors flag supervisory concerns at asset reconstruction firms The Hindu (Page11) Economy (GSIII) – What are asset reconstruction companies (ARCs)? Issues they are facing
– What are the supervisory concerns flagged by the RBI Deputy Governors recently?
U.N. forecasts 2.7% growth for world economy The Hindu (Page11 ) Economy (GSIII) – What are the key highlights of the United Nations mid-2024 report?
Iberian lynx population doubles in 3 years The Hindu  Environment (GSIII) – Iberian lynx: Its habitat, threat and Protection status
Hurdles on the path to green growth — and how to remove them Indian Express (Page 10) Environment (GSIII) – What is green growth?
– Its challenges and solution
orcas Indian Express (Page 14) Environment (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Orcas (Killer whales)?
remand herrings Indian Express (Page 14) Governance (GSII)  – What are the remand hearings?
– Its significance
Rules for political parties to use state-funded media during polls Indian Express (Page 14) Governance (GSII)  – What are the rules for political parties to use state-funded media during polls?
12th India-Mongolia Joint Working Group meeting PIB IR (GSII)  – What are the key highlights of the 12th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting recently held between the Defence Ministries of India and Mongolia?
India- Bangladesh  PIB IR (GSII)  – Why is Bangladesh significant for India?
– Key areas of cooperation between the two countries
India-Kenya Bilateral meeting held for collaboration in Personnel Administration and Governance PIB IR (GSII)  – Recently, an India-Kenya bilateral meeting was held for collaboration in Personnel Administration and Governance. What will be its significance?
– Other key areas of cooperation between the two nations



Headlines of the Day 17-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 17-05-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

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?


Headlines of the Day 15-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 15-05-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
India-Iran 10-year pact on Chabahar faces ‘potential risk’ of sanctions: U.S. The Hindu (Page 1) IR (GSIII) – Recently, India signed a 10-year Chabahar Port pact with Iran. How will it benefit India?
– Potential risk this pact carries
– What is the way forward?
‘NISAR satellite can monitor tectonic movements accurately’ The Hindu (Page 5) S&T (GSIII) – What is the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite?
– In what way will NISAR benefit India and the U.S.?
Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral The Hindu (Page6 ) Governance (GSII) – What is the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI)?
– Why was NHRC’s accreditation deferred by the GANHRI for the second year in a row?
The challenge of extra-pulmonary TB The Hindu (Page7 ) Health (GSII) – What is pulmonary TB?
– Its causes, symptoms, & treatments
Rise in public health spending due to States, not Centre The Hindu (Page7 ) Health (GSII) – Has public spending on health in India increased in recent years?
– Its reasons and significance
– What is the global scenario?
Regulatory sandboxes in artificial intelligence The Hindu (Page11 ) S&T (GSIII) – What are regulatory sandboxes?
– Its importance in AI
Wholesale price inflation hit a 13-month high in April The Hindu (Page15 ) Economy (GSIII) – What is Wholesale price inflation?
– Why is it on rise? Its impact 
More solar storms brewing after last week’s aurorae as Sun ‘wakes up’ The Hindu (Page20 )
Indian Express (Page 5)		 Space (GSIII) – What Is an Aurora?
– Its significance
Nobel-winning author, Alice Munro The Hindu  Miscellaneous  – Who was Alice Munro?
– Her major achievements
Hepatitis A outbreak in Kerala Indian Express (Page 6) Health (GSII) – What is Hepatitis A?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Heatwaves  Indian Express (Page 12) Environment (GSIII) – What are Heatwaves?
– Its impact and mitigation
new FLiRT variant of the Covid Indian Express (Page 12) Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is the new Covid variant FLiRT, is it dangerous, and what are the symptoms?
GPT-4o Indian Express (Page 12) S&T (GSIII)
GPT-4o S&T (GSIII)		 – What is GPT-4o?
– Its significance, limitations and safety concerns
India VIX Index rallies Indian Express (Page 13) Economy (GSIII) – What is India VIX?
– Why has India VIX surged?
National Green Hydrogen Mission PIB Environment (GSIII) – What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
– Its aims and objectives
Ministry of Tourism participates in IMEX, Frankfurt 2024  PIB Economy (GSIII) – What is the IMEX, Frankfurt 2024? 
– Its significance for India
IndiaSkills 2024 PIB Economy(GSIII) – What is IndiaSkills Competition 2024?
– Its objectives



Headlines of the Day 14-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 14-05-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Food inflation scaled 4-month high in April The Hindu (Page 1) Economy (GSIII) – Why is food inflation increasing in India?
– Its impact on economy 
Stabilizing India-Nepal ties in changing times The Hindu (Page 8) IR (GSII) – What are the major issues that are impacting the India-Nepal relations?
– Why is stabilizing the relationship between the two countries the need of the hour? What are the recent steps taken by India in this direction?
Declining poverty ratio: a continuing trend The Hindu (Page9 ) Economy (GSIII)  – What is the poverty ratio?
– Its recent trend in India and the reasons behind it
The impact of 50 years of vaccination on children worldwide The Hindu (Page9 ) Health (GSII) – What is the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)?- Its major achievements 
An overview of the Smart Cities Mission The Hindu (Page10 ) Economy (GSIII) – What is the Smart Cities Mission?
– Its achievements, challenges and the way forward
What is the legal position on live-in relationships? The Hindu (Page10 ) Governance (GSII) – What did the Allahabad High Court state with respect to Muslims and live-in relationships?
– How are live-in relationships regulated in India?
India’s population data and a tale of projections and predictions The Hindu (Page11 ) Population and Associated Issues (GSI) – What does the recently published study in The Lancet say about India’s population?
– Its significance
UN-linked body defers accreditation of NHRC-India The Hindu (Page12 ) Governance (GSII) – Recently, the United Nations-linked Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) deferred the accreditation of the NHRC for the second year in a row.  Its reasons and what does it mean for India?
India, Iran sign Chabahar port operation pact The Hindu (Page12 ) IR (GSII) – What are the key facts related to the Chabahar port?
– Key areas of cooperation between India-Iran
India-Maldives relations Indian Express (Page 2) IR (GSII) – What is the current status of India-Maldives relations?
– Key areas of cooperations between the two nations
Deepfakes in elections Indian Express (Page 10) S&T (GSIII) – What is Deepfakes?
– How can it impact the elections?
xenotransplantation Indian Express (Page 13) S&T (GSIII) – What is xenotransplantation?
– Its advantages and challenges
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO FAKHRUDDIN ALI AHMED ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY PIB Personalities (GSI) – Who was Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed?
– His major contributions
INDIA- FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE SHAKTI COMMENCES IN MEGHALAYA PIB Defence (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the India- France Joint Military Exercise SHAKTI?



Headlines of the Day 13-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 13-05-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) report on religious minorities The Hindu (Page 6) Society (GSI) / Governance (GSII) – What are the key highlights of the PM-EAC report titled ‘Share of Religious Minorities: A cross country analysis’?
Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade deal The Hindu (Page 6) IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What are the key details of India’s pact with the European Free Trade Association?
– Its significance for India
SC on  essential rituals for a valid Hindu marriage The Hindu (Page7 ) Governance (GSII)  – What is the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the Hindu marriage?
– Its significance
current housing scenario in India The Hindu (Page8 ) Governance (GSII)  – Does India have a housing crisis?
– Which policies have been implemented for its mitigation?- What next?
DigiLocker  The Hindu (Page9 ) Governance (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is DigiLocker?
– Its objectives
– What are some issues with DigiLocker?
– Way forward
Govt. to spend ₹2 cr. per km on roads along China border The Hindu (Page10 ) Infrastructure (GSIII) – What is the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP)?
– How will it improve the connectivity in areas along the China border?
Panel flags poor progress in reversing coal mining damage in Meghalaya The Hindu (Page10 ) Environment (GSIII) – What is rat-hole coal mining?
– Environmental damages caused by it in Meghalaya
– Steps taken for its mitigation
– What more needs to be done?
This worm develops food habits and its offspring ‘inherit’ them The Hindu (Page20 ) Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Caenorhabditis elegans worms?
– Why is it widely used in research?
hybrid annuity model  The Hindu  Economy (GSIII) – What is the hybrid annuity model (HAM)?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
Sickle cell The Hindu  Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is Sickle cell?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Cannes Film Festival The Hindu  Miscellaneous  – Cannes film festival: Its history and objectives
Integrated commands structure plan  Indian Express (Page 1) Defence (GSIII) – What are Integrated Theatre Commands?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
– Current Command Structure in India
oleander Indian Express (Page 10) Environment (GSIII) – Why has Kerala banned oleander flowers in temple offerings?
India’s top trade partner: China regains spot on higher imports Indian Express (Page 11) IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to India’s bilateral trade with China?
– Why does India need to diversify its trading partners?
4th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint Committee PIB Economy (GSIII) – What is AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement)?
– Its significance for India
INS Kiltan Arrives At Cam Ranh Bay In Vietnam: Defence Ministry AIR Defence (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the INS Kiltan?

 



Headlines of the Day 11-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 11-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
interim bail The Hindu (Page 1) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is interim bail?
– Grounds for granting interim bail and it’s rejection
The fraying of the model code of conduct The Hindu (Page 6) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is the Model Code of Conduct?
– How it came into being and what’s allowed and what’s not?
Govt. notifies Act for armed forces’ control The Hindu (Page8 ) Governance (GSII) / Defence (GSIII) – Recently, the government has notified the Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) (Command, Control, and Discipline) Act. What are its key provisions?
India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membership The Hindu (Page12 ) IR (GSII)  – What does full UN membership mean for a country?
– Why does India back Palestine’s bid for full UN membership?
All Indians, including minorities, are moving towards a healthy population mark Indian Express(Page 13) Population and Associated Issues (GSI) – What are the key highlights of the PM-EAC report titled ‘Share of Religious Minorities: A cross country analysis’?
Turnouts, delays, Form 17C Indian Express(Page 16) Polity and Governance (GSII) – Why is there a difference between initial and final voter turnout numbers?
– What is Form 17C? To whom is it issued, and when?
DoT, MHA and State Police join hands to combat cyber fraudsters PIB Cyber Crime (GSIII) – Why are cyber-crime and financial frauds rising in India?
– Steps taken by the government for its mitigation
DRDO celebrates National Technology Day 2024 PIB Defence (GSIII) – National Technology Day: Its history and significance
– Theme for 2024
India and Moldova  AIR IR (GSII) – Recently, India and Moldova signed a visa waiver agreement for Diplomatic Passports. What will be its significance?
– Other key areas of cooperation between the two nations



Headlines of the Day 10-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 10-05-2024

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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?



Headlines of the Day 09-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 09-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
In SC, Centre says it sends CBI to States for probes The Hindu (Page 1) Governance (GSII) – What are the roles and responsibilities of the CBI?
– Issues related to CBI
– Way forward
Material resources of the community” under Article 39(b) The Hindu (Page 6) Governance (GSII) – What is  Article 39(b)?
– Its significance
The socio-ecological effects of LPG price hikes The Hindu (Page 8) Economy (GSIII) / Environment (GSIII) – What are the schemes launched by the Government of India to increase the uptake of LPG connections?
– Its benefits
India is now third largest producer of solar power The Hindu (Page 10) Environment (GSIII) – What is solar power? 
– Its advantages and challenges 
– What are the steps India has taken in the recent past that has made it one of the major producers of solar power?
How the Widal test clouds India’s sense of its typhoid problem The Hindu (Page20 ) S&T (GSIII) – What is Typhoid Fever?
– Its causes, symptoms & treatment
– Why is the Widal test for typhoid inappropriate? Its alternative
NASA working out a time standard for the moon The Hindu (Page20 ) S&T (GSIII) – Why is NASA creating a standard time for the moon?- What will be its significance?
India’s sugarcane subsidy broke WTO norms: U.S., Australia The Hindu  Economy (GSIII) – What are the rules for subsidies in the WTO?
– Has India’s sugarcane subsidy broken the WTO norms?
‘Malaysia plans to introduce orangutan diplomacy’ The Hindu  IR (GSII) / Environment (GSIII) – What is Malaysia’s orangutan diplomacy? Its significance
– Key facts related to Orangutans 
In the name of Democracy  Indian Express(Page 12) Polity and Governance (GSII)  – What is democracy?
– Does the idea of democracy differ from its practice in India?
Wilful defaulter framework  Indian Express(Page 13) Economy (GSIII) – What does ‘wilful defaulter’ mean?
– How are they regulated in India?
– Issues related to it and the way forward
History of India and Nepal’s border issue Indian Express(Page 14) IR (GSII) – What is the India-Nepal border issue?
– What are the efforts being made by these two countries to resolve the issue?
Baroda Dynamite Case Indian Express(Page 14) Miscellaneous  – What was the Baroda Dynamite Case?
– Its significance
Supreme Court ruling on  Hindu marriage Indian Express(Page 14) Governance (GSII) – Do marriages need to be registered? 
– What is the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the Hindu marriage?
International Thalassemia Day PIB Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What is Thalassemia?
– Significance of the International Thalassemia Day 



Headlines of the Day 08-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 08-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
West Nile fever The Hindu (Page 5) Health (GSII) – What is West Nile fever?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Entry of foreign law firms in India The Hindu (Page 6) Judiciary (GSII) – How are foreign law firms regulated in India?
– What are the benefits and risks foreign lawyers pose?
Plastic solution The Hindu (Page 6) Environment (GSIII) – What are the major causes of Plastic pollution?
– Its possible solutions
Inheritance tax  The Hindu (Page 7) Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What is the debate around  inheritance tax?
– Will it help in reducing inequality?
What high-temperature maps get wrong about heatwaves The Hindu (Page 9) Environment (GSIII) – What are heatwaves?
– Its causes and impacts
– What are the challenges of predicting the heatwaves?
Focus on mother tongue from the early stages: CBSE The Hindu (Page10 ) Governance (GSII) – Recently, CBSE has instructed all its schools to make use of educational material which will focus on learning in one’s mother tongue. What will be its impact?
– Why learning in the mother tongue is the best start to education?
The unseen effects of climate change on mental health The Hindu (Page 18) Environment (GSIII) – What is climate change and how it affects mental health?
– What are the measures to mitigate climate change?
India opens up investment options for Russia  The Hindu  IR (GSII) – How significant are India-Russia economic relations?
– What are the regulatory and procedural changes India made that has made Russian entities investment in India easier?
Don’t wear ironed clothes on Mondays to fight climate change, CSIR tells staff Indian Express(Page 9) Environment (GSIII) – What is the ‘Wrinkles Achche Hai‘ campaign?
– Will it help in curbing the effects of global climate change?
SC move to extend ambit of pregnancy Indian Express(Page 10) Governance (GSII) – Recently, SC has extended the ambit of pregnancy to include non-binary people and transgender men, among other gender identities, in addition to cisgender women. What will be its impact?
– What is the global scenario on it?
ECI’s letter on deep fakes Indian Express(Page 13) Governance (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What are deep fakes?
– How does it impact elections?
Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal Indian Express(Page 14) IR (GSII) – What is the Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal?
– What is the stand of Hamas and Israel on it?
electric vehicles  Indian Express(Page 14) IR (GSII) / Environment (GSIII) – Why are electric vehicles at the heart of trade frictions between China and Europe?
– What is the future of EV in India?
pesticides in spices Indian Express(Page 14) Economy (GSIII) – MDH-Everest row: FSSAI raises default limit for pesticides in spices but will that impact your health?
MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024 PIB Health (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What is the MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024?
– Its objectives
5th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bhutan was held  PIB IR (GSII) – What are the key highlights of the recently held 5th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bhutan?



Headlines of the Day 07-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 07-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal by Egypt, Qatar The Hindu (Page 1) IR (GSII) – What is the Egyptian-Qatari ceasefire proposal that Hamas has accepted?
– What is Israel’s stand on it?
– Will it end the conflict?
A half-hearted climate change verdict The Hindu (Page 6) Governance (GSII) / Environment (GSIII)  – What is the significance of the Supreme Court’s verdict in the M K Ranjitsinh & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors Case?
Getting to a new level in India’s online gaming sector The Hindu (Page 6) Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – How is the online gaming industry regulated in India?
– How much does it contribute to the Indian economy? 
– Challenges this sector faces
– Way forward
India’s press freedom has rapidly declined in recent years The Hindu (Page 7) Governance (GSII) – What are the key findings of the World Press Freedom Index 2024?
– What is India’s performance in the recent past?
Carbon farming The Hindu (Page 8) Environment (GSIII) – What is carbon farming?
– Its advantages, challenges and the way forward
Understanding the science behind magnetic resonance imaging The Hindu (Page9 ) S&T (GSIII) – What is magnetic resonance imaging?
– How does it work?
– Its pros and cons
Sri Lanka’s new visa issuing system The Hindu (Page 14 ) IR (GSII) – What is Sri Lanka’s new visa issuing system?
– Why is it facing backlash?
A mouth bacteria has starring role in colorectal cancer: study The Hindu (Page 18 ) S&T (GSIII) – What is Colorectal Cancer? 
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Orangutan used plant to treat wound, scientists say The Hindu (Page 18 ) Species (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the orangutan?
‘Market-based schemes not reducing deforestation, poverty’ The Hindu  Environment (GSIII) – What are carbon offsets and deforestation-free certification schemes?
– How far it succeeded in protecting trees or alleviating poverty?
Telecom Policy Indian Express(Page 11) Governance (GSII)/Economy (GSIII) – What is India’s Policy for the telecom sector?
– Why spectrum allocation, tech policy must not be a matter of courts?
Boeing’s Starliner  Indian Express(Page 13) S&T (GSIII) – Why is the launch of Boeing’s Starliner significant?
History of Religion based reservation  Indian Express(Page 13) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What is the debate around the  religion based reservation?
– Is religion based reservation against the constitution of India?
4th Session of India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee held in Accra PIB IR (GSII) – What are the key highlights of the 4th session of India-Ghana Joint Trade Committee held in Accra?
first President of GST Appellate Tribunal PIB Economy (GSIII) – What is the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)?
– Its significance



Headlines of the Day 06-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 06-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Foul of the Model Code of Conduct The Hindu (Page 6) Governance (GSII) – What is the Model Code of Conduct?
– Its significance, criticism and the way forward
PMJAY  The Hindu (Page 7) Health (GSII)  – What is PMJAY?
– Its objectives, challenges and way forward
An overview of Sudan’s civil war The Hindu (Page 8) IR (GSII) – Sudan’s civil war: Its causes, impact on the country and what next?
India has stringent norms for pesticide residues limit: Centre The Hindu (Page 10) Health (GSII) – What is the MDH, Everest masala row?
– Does India have one of the most stringent norms for pesticides residues in food items?
Bias in the brain The Hindu (Page 18) S&T (GSIII) – Where does ‘us versus them’ bias in the brain come from?- Is bias learned?
Catatumbo lightning The Hindu (Page 18) Geography (GSI) – What is Catatumbo lightning?
– Its causes
Hippopotamuses  The Hindu (Page 18) Species (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the hippopotamuses? 
On Myanmar, India needs a rethink Indian Express(Page 1o) IR (GSII) – What’s going on in Myanmar and why does it matter to India?
– What is India’s approach to the Myanmar crisis?
Youth unemployment  Indian Express(Page 11) Economy (GSIII) – Why is youth unemployment India’s biggest challenge?
– What are the steps taken by the Indian government to solve this issue?
Sahyadri reserve  Indian Express(Page 12) Environment (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Sahyadri reserve?
GOLDENE Indian Express(Page 13) S&T (GSIII) – What is ‘goldene’?
– Its applications
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Indian Express(Page 13) S&T (GSIII) – What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and why are people worried about it?
Govt clamps down on dumping from China Indian Express(Page 15) Economy (GSIII) – What are anti-dumping duties?
– How does it work?



Headlines of the Day 04-05-2024

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Headlines of the Day 04-05-2024

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Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
Swell waves likely to strike coastal areas over weekend: INCOIS The Hindu (Page 5) Geography (GSI) – What are Swell waves?
– Its formation and impact
The paradox of India’s global rise, its regional decline The Hindu (Page 6) IR (GSII) – Is globally rising India becoming a regionally declining power?
– Its reasons and the way forward
This is the year to get the SDG goals back on track The Hindu (Page 6) Economy (GSIII) / Environment (GSIII)  – What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
– Are the SDGs on track?
– What needs to be done?
India, Indonesia agree to enhance defence industry collaboration The Hindu (Page 10) IR (GSII) – Why is Indonesia important to India?
– Key areas of cooperation between the two nations
Organ donation hit by poor identification of brain death cases The Hindu (Page 10) Health (GSII) – How organ donations are regulated in India?Why is the rate of organ donations at low levels in India?
– Way forward
India press freedom score fell over the last year: RSF The Hindu (Page 10) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are the key findings of the latest World Press Freedom Index?
Mt. Fuji The Hindu Places in news (GSI) – What are the key facts related to Mt. Fuji?
economic loss due to oral cancer at $5.6 billion Indian Express(Page 1) Health (GSII) – What is oral cancer?
– Its Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Banned Oxytocin still used in milk supplied in Delhi: HC takes note Indian Express(Page 3) Health (GSII) – What is Oxytocin?
– Its uses and side effects
Election should be conducted in conditions conducive to maximum participation  Indian Express(Page 10) Polity and Governance (GSII) – Why elections should be conducted in better weather conditions?
– Other steps to increase voter turnout in elections
Side effects of AstraZeneca vaccine: Medicine is clear now to the courts Indian Express(Page 10) Health (GSII) – How the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Works?
– Its side effects
Shrinkflation  Indian Express(Page 12) Economy (GSIII) – What is Shrinkflation?
– Its impact