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? |