Headlines of the Day 11-05-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
interim bailThe Hindu (Page 1)Polity and Governance (GSII)
– What is interim bail?
– Grounds for granting interim bail and it’s rejection
The fraying of the model code of conductThe Hindu (Page 6)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is the Model Code of Conduct?
– How it came into being and what’s allowed and what’s not?
Govt. notifies Act for armed forces’ controlThe Hindu (Page8 )Governance (GSII) / Defence (GSIII)– Recently, the government has notified the Inter-Services Organisations (ISOs) (Command, Control, and Discipline) Act. What are its key provisions?
India backs Palestine’s bid for full UN membershipThe Hindu (Page12 )
IR (GSII) 
– What does full UN membership mean for a country?
– Why does India back Palestine’s bid for full UN membership?
All Indians, including minorities, are moving towards a healthy population markIndian Express(Page 13)
Population and Associated Issues (GSI)– What are the key highlights of the PM-EAC report titled ‘Share of Religious Minorities: A cross country analysis’?
Turnouts, delays, Form 17CIndian Express(Page 16)
Polity and Governance (GSII)– Why is there a difference between initial and final voter turnout numbers?
– What is Form 17C? To whom is it issued, and when?
DoT, MHA and State Police join hands to combat cyber fraudstersPIBCyber Crime (GSIII)– Why are cyber-crime and financial frauds rising in India?
– Steps taken by the government for its mitigation
DRDO celebrates National Technology Day 2024PIBDefence (GSIII)– National Technology Day: Its history and significance
– Theme for 2024
India and Moldova AIRIR (GSII)
– Recently, India and Moldova signed a visa waiver agreement for Diplomatic Passports. What will be its significance?
– Other key areas of cooperation between the two nations