Headlines of the Day 10-05-2024
The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR
| 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? |