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? |