Headlines of the Day 03-05-2024
The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR
| Headline | Source | Syllabus | Key points to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| India protests Chinese road construction in PoK valley | The Hindu (Page 1) | IR (GSII) | – Geographical facts related to Shaksgam valley – Why is China constructing roads in PoK valley? – India’s response |
| Illegal mining in the Aravali range | The Hindu (Page 4) | Governance (GSII) / Environment (GSIII) | – How illegal mining is posing threats to the Aravali range? – What is the recent direction of the Supreme Court related to it? |
| Removing exotic plants will ensure food for wild animals, finds study | The Hindu (Page 5) | Environment (GSIII) | – What are exotic plants? – Threats they pose to the wild animals – What needs to be done? |
| The judiciary’s shadow over standard essential patents | The Hindu (Page 8) | Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) | – What are standard essential patents (SEP)? – How are they regulated in India? |
| Recognise ‘this leave’ as a woman’s right | The Hindu (Page 8) | Women Empowerment (GSI) | – How menstrual leave will boost women’s rights and gender equality? – What is India’s stand on menstrual leave policy? |
| Does PMJAY need a design change? | The Hindu (Page 9) | Health (GSII) | – What is PMJAY? – Its aims and objectives |
| Why are Indian spices facing the heat? | The Hindu (Page 10) | Economy (GSIII) | – Why have countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong and the U.S. announced an investigation into possible contamination of spice mixes sold by MDH and Everest? – How has the Spices Board of India responded? |
| Article 361: Immunity shield until Governor in office | Indian Express(Page 1) | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What is Article 361? – Its significance |
| ‘Xenophobia’ behind India and China’s economic troubles, says US President Joe Biden | Indian Express(Page 8) | IR (GSII) | – What is Xenophobia? – Its impact |
| India to host delegation from Kenya, discuss cheetah sourcing | Indian Express(Page 8) | IR (GSII) / Environment (GSIII) | – What is Project Cheetah? Its current status – What are the key areas of cooperation between India and Kenya? |
| The Vishwa bandhu: India emerges as leading power | Indian Express(Page 10) | IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) | – How India is making friends and influencing the world? – Have there been changes in India’s foreign policy? |
| How to decide domestic violence damages: injury or ability to pay? | Indian Express(Page 13) | Social Issues (GSI) | – What is the law on domestic violence? – Compensation, relief under the Domestic Violence Act |
| diplomatic passport | Indian Express(Page 13) | Miscellaneous | – What is a diplomatic passport? – How many types of passport are there in India? |
| mpox outbreak | Indian Express(Page 13) | Health (GSII) | – Mpox: its causes, symptoms and treatment – Why Congo’s latest Mpox outbreak is concerning? |
| 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) | PIB | Governance (GSII) | – What are the key facts related to the 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57)? |