Headlines of the day 05-09-2023


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Key points to know

Technical committee to evaluate “Carrying Capacity” of 13 Himalayan States

The Hindu: (Page 1)

Governance / Disaster Management

  • What is “Carrying Capacity”?
  • Technical committee to evaluate the Carrying Capacity of 13 Himalayan States. What is its significance?

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme 

The Hindu: (Page 9)

Polity and Governance

  • What is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) scheme?
  • Its objectives, concerns and the way forward

Aditya-L1, solar mission

The Hindu: (Page 10)

Space

  • What are the objectives of the Aditya-L1 Mission?
  • Its Significance for India

Laïcité, the French principle of secularism

The Hindu: (Page 11)

Miscellaneous

  • What does Laïcité mean? Its significance

Navy’s Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan 2023-37 released

The Hindu : (Page 12)

Defence

  • What is the Navy’s Maritime Infrastructure Perspective Plan 2023-37?
  • How significant is it for India’s maritime security?

Exercise Trishul

The Hindu : (Page 12)

Defence

  • What is the Exercise Trishul?
  • Its importance

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

The Hindu : (Page 16)

Economy

  • What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?
  • Its Pros, Cons and the way forward

Stump-Tailed Macaque

Indian Express : (Page 5)

Species in news 

  • What is the significance of the Stump-Tailed Macaque?
  • Its IUCN status

Invasive Species

Indian Express : (Page 17) 

Environment

  • What is an invasive species?
  • Their impact on the global economy?

Gujarat Declaration

PIB 

Health

  • What is the Gujarat Declaration?
  • Its significance

Adopt a Heritage 2.0′ programme 

PIB 

Polity and Governance 

  • What are the aims and objectives of the Adopt a Heritage 2.0′ programme? 

PM-DAKSH Yojana

PIB 

Polity and Governance 

  • What is PM-DAKSH Yojana?
  • Its aims and objectives

Teachers’ Day

Live Mint 

Miscellaneous 

  • What is Teachers’ Day?
  • Why is it celebrated on 5th September? 

 

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