Headlines of the Day 16-04-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
India to get above-normal monsoon rainfall: IMDThe Hindu(Page 1)Geography (GSI)– What are the factors that affect the Indian summer monsoon?
– Recently, IMD said that India will get above-normal monsoon rainfall. What will be its significance?
New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speechThe Hindu(Page 6)Polity and Governance (GSII)
– What are the key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023?
– Is this Act a barrier to journalistic free speech?
India’s Arctic imperativeThe Hindu(Page 7)Geography (GSI) / IR (GSII) / Environment (GSIII)– Why is India’s interest in the Arctic region growing?
– Its significance
Aviation sector and the global CO₂ emissions The Hindu(Page 7)Economy / Environment (GSIII)– What share of global CO₂ emissions come from aviation?
– What steps are required for CO₂ emissions reduction?
Siachen: 40 years of Op MeghdootThe Hindu((Page 8)Defence (GSIII)– What is Op Meghdoot?
– Its significance
Hydrocarbon extraction The Hindu((Page 9)
Geography (GI) / S&T (GSIII)– How are hydrocarbons extracted from under the ground?
– What role do hydrocarbons play in India’s economy?
Parkinson diseaseThe Hindu((Page 18)S&T (GSIII)– Parkinson disease: Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Scientists grasp at straws to save corals from fishThe Hindu(Page18)Environment (GSIII)– What are corals? Its significance
– What are the threats to corals? Steps taken for its mitigation
Iran-Israel conflict: Escalation could cast shadow on India’s oil trade
Why Benjamin Netanyahu will have to respond to Iran missile attack
Indian Express(Page 9)




Indian Express(Page 10)
IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)




IR (GSII)
– What are the reasons behind the Iran-Israel conflict?
– Its likely impact on India
Why religion must only be for adultsIndian Express(Page 11)Society (GSI)– Is labeling a child’s religion at birth a retrogressive and dangerous practice?
– What is the way forward?
The strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar IslandsIndian Express(Page 13)GSI (Geography) / IR (GSII)– What is the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to India?
– Key facts related to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Swiss women win landmark climate change case: Why is it significant?Indian Express(Page 13)Environment (GSIII)
– European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) climate change case: What is it?
– Its likely impact
Exercise DUSTLIKPIBDefence (GSIII)– What are the key facts related to the Exercise DUSTLIK?
India, France Assess Counter Terrorism Challenges, Including Use Of New & Emerging Technologies By TerroristsAIRIR (GSII)– Why is France important to India?
– Key areas of cooperation between the two nations
 

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