Headlines of the Day 17-1-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
ISRO docks two satellites, puts India in elite leagueThe Hindu(Page 1)
GS3(Space)
PM approves constitution of Eighth Pay Commission


The Hindu(Page 1)

GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy )
Six die in jallikattu and other bull-related sports in T.N.The Hindu(Page 4)
GS1(Culture)
third launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in SriharikotaThe Hindu(Page 5)
GS3(Space )
Great anniversaries of peace initiatives, a role for India

The Hindu(Page 8)


GS2(IR)
Docking technology allows ISRO to think of longer space flightsThe Hindu(Page 8)GS3(Space)
An alliance of democracies with India at its core
The Hindu(Page 8)
GS2(IR)
The impacts of rupee weakeningThe Hindu(Page 10)
GS3(Economy)
Singapore to help India’s semiconductor industryThe Hindu(Page 12)
GS3(Economy)
RBI announces steps to boost cross-border transactions in rupeeThe Hindu(Page 15)


GS3(Economy)


Bezos’s Blue Origin launches rocket on maiden test flightThe Hindu(Page 16)

GS3(Science and Tech )

Costly HPV vaccine needs to be part of national immunisation programmeThe Hindu(Page 20)
GS3(Science and Tech )
Israel-Hamas ceasefire is welcome – but peace won’t be easy


Indian Express(Page 10)GS(IR)
Atmanirbhar at seaIndian Express(Page 10)
GS3(Defence)
Commerce Ministry’s Budget pitch: ‘Prioritise MSMEs under Rs 3,000-crore Interest Equalisation Scheme’Indian Express(Page 13)
GS3(Economy)
ISRO Docks SpaDeX Satellites in Space: What was done and how – and why does it matter?Indian Express(Page 17)
GS3(Space)
Unpacking Israel-Hamas dealIndian Express(Page 17)


GS2(IR)
150 years of IMD: What the weather agency has planned for the future


Indian Express(Page 17)
GS1(Geography)
Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller ProgrammeIndian Express(Page 17)
GS2(Governance)
PM to distribute over 65 lakh property cards to property owners under SVAMITVA Scheme on 18th JanuaryPIBGS2(Governance)
President Murmu to confer National Sports Awards 2024AirMiscellaneous 
OPEC predicts robust oil demand growth in 2026


AirGS3(Economy)
India’s electronics exports surged by 35.11 per centAirGS3(Economy)