Headlines of the Day 28-02-2024
The Hindu , PIB, Indian Express, AIR
| Headline | Source | Syllabus | Key points to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four IAF pilots named as possible Gaganyaan crew | The Hindu(Page 1) | Space (GSIII) | – What is the Gaganyaan programme? – Its significance – India’s other upcoming projects |
| ‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says govt. | The Hindu(Page 1) | S&T (GSIII) | – What is the ‘10,000 genome’ project? – Its significance |
| Similipal seeks more female tigers from other regions | The Hindu(Page 4) | Environment (GSIII) | – What are the key facts related to the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR)? |
| The global order — a fraying around many edges | The Hindu(Page 10) | IR (GSII) | – What is the United Nations (UN)? – Its significance, challenges and the way forward |
| Stop the dithering and encourage green elections in India | The Hindu(Page 10) | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What does ‘green elections’ mean? – Its significance for India and the world |
| Science and sustainable funding | The Hindu(Page 12) | S&T (GSIII) | – How much is India spending on research and development? – Why does science need sustainable funding? |
| Mimosa pudica | The Hindu(Page 22) | Environment (GSIII) | – What is the Mimosa pudica? – Key facts related to it |
| Former SC judge A.M. Khanwilkar is Lokpal Chairperson | The Hindu | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What are the powers and duties of Lokpal? |
| Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 | The Hindu(Page 17) | Economy (GSIII) | – What are the key findings of the latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23 released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)? |
| FAME-II set to expire, puts EV firms in a bind | The Hindu | Environment (GSIII) / Economy (GSIII) | – What are the key facts related to the FAME II scheme? |
| CAA rules likely to be notified before poll code, to seek proof of India entry, religion | Indian Express(Page1) | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What is the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA)? – Its significance, criticism and the way forward |
| Open book exams — a step towards ‘learning without burden’ for students | Indian Express (Page 11) | Education (GSII) | – What are Open book exams? – Its significance |
| Culture and India’s G20 presidency | Indian Express (Page 11) | IR (GSII) / Culture (GSI) | – What are the key outcomes of India’s G20 presidency? – Why culture was recognised as a goal for the first time under India’s G20 presidency? |
| Draft Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 | Indian Express (Page 11) | Polity and Governance (GSII) | – What are the key provisions of the Draft Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024 ? |
| Google DeepMind’s Genie | Indian Express (Page 18) | S&T (GSIII) | – What is Google DeepMind’s Genie? – Its significance |
| Agalega Island | PIB | Places in news (GSI) | – What are the key facts related to the Agalega Island |
| Peru Declares Health Emergency Amidst Dengue Surge; | Air | IR (GSII) | – Why Peru Declared a Health Emergency? – Key facts related to Dengue |
| India and Thailand Discuss Bilateral Ties Across Multiple Sectors in Joint Commission Meeting | AIR | IR (GSII) | – What is the significance of Thailand for India? – Key areas of cooperation between the two nations |