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Headlines of the Day 13-1-2024

Headlines of the Day 13-1-2024

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know
SC refuses to stay law on selection of CEC, EC The Hindu: (Page1) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are the key provisions of the CEC and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023?

– Its significance, criticism and the way forward

India’s longest sea bridge which provides a link to Navi Mumbai inaugurated by PM The Hindu: (Page 1) Infrastructure (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to Atal Setu?

– Its significance

LS privileges panel calls for revoking suspension of 3 MPs The Hindu: (Page 3) Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are the roles and responsibilities of the Privileges Committee of the Lok Sabha?

– How are parliamentarians suspended?

– Difference between suspension and disqualification

India, Saudi Arabia discuss defence ties, joint training The Hindu: (Page 4) IR (GSII) – Why is Saudi Arabia important to India?

– What are the key areas of cooperation between the two nations?

Karnataka launches ‘Yuva Nidhi’ scheme The Hindu: (Page 4) Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII – What is Karnataka’s ‘Yuva Nidhi’ scheme?

– Its key objectives

At 25.37 lakh, India achieved record TB notifications in 2023 The Hindu: (Page 5) Health (GSII) – What is Tuberculosis?

– Its symptoms, causes and treatment

Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project The Hindu: (Page 5) S&T (GSIII) – What is the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) project?

– Its significance

DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash missile The Hindu: (Page 5) Defence(GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Akash missile?
A case diary for the Indian police The Hindu: (Page 6) Governance (GSII) / Internal Security (GSIII) – What are the major problems faced by the police system of India?

– What needs to be done?

India gears up for HPV vaccine drive against cervical cancer Indian Express (Page 18) Health (GSII) – What is cervical cancer?

– Its causes, symptoms and the treatment

– Latest developments linked to it.

India -us trade meet Indian Express (Page 21) IR (GSII) – What is India-US trade policy?

– Key areas of cooperation

– Outcomes of recent meet

Kalaram temple Indian Express (Page 18) Art and Culture (GSI) – What are the key facts related to Kalaram temple?
Panama Canal The Hindu: (Page 13) Places in news (GSI) – What is the strategic importance of the Panama Canal?
Kala Utsav 2023 PIB Art and Culture (GSI) – What is Kala Utsav 2023?

– Its significance

‘ANUBHAV Awards Scheme, 2024’ PIB Miscellaneous – What is the ‘ANUBHAV Awards Scheme, 2024’?

– Its significance

U.S., U.K. launch joint strikes against Houthi targets after Red Sea attacks The Hindu: (Page 11) IR (GSII) – Who are Houthi? Why are they attacking the Red Sea?

– How can such attacks be prevented?

Japan launches spy satellite to monitor neighbourhood The Hindu: (Page 12) IR (GSII) / S&T (GSIII) – What are spy satellites?

– Its uses and concerns

India’s lentil production set to touch all-time high Indian Express(Page 14) Agriculture (GSIII) – What is lentil?

– Key facts related to its production

To combat climate challenges, the Finance Commission needs to step up Indian Express(Page 14) Governance (GSII) / Environment (GSIII) – What are climate challenges?

– How will the Finance Commission help in combating climate challenges?

Origin of Indian Meteorological Department Indian Express (Page 17) Environment (GSIII) – What are the mandates of the Indian Meteorological Department?
The long wait for Indian citizenship: Sri Lankan refugees The Hindu: (Page 7) Governance (GSII) / IR (GSII) – What does citizenship mean?

– Laws related to it in India

India’s Retail Inflation Indian Express (Page 18) Economy (GSIII) – What is Retail Inflation?

– Its impact on economy

NITI Aayog & WFP launch Compendium of Inspiring Stories on Millets Mainstreaming in India, Asian and African countries PIB IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII) – What are Millets?

– Its importance