Headlines of the Day 20-2-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
No one can argue with me: Trump on reciprocal tariffsThe Hindu(Page 1)GS2(IR)
Supreme Court puts off hearing pleas challenging law on CEC appointmentThe Hindu(Page 1)
GS2(Governance )
SC asks panel to look into T.N.’s plaints over Mullaperiyar dam
The Hindu(Page 4)
GS3(Economy)
Stricter land laws in Uttarakhand as Cabinet gives nod to ‘Bhoo Kanoon’The Hindu(Page 4)GS2(Governance )

‘Neither ecologically sustainable nor ethical’: new study expresses concern over translocation of African cheetahsThe Hindu(Page 4)GS3(Environment )

Centre sanctions ₹608 cr. relief to A.P. under NDRF

The Hindu(Page 4)
GS2(Governance)
Manipur is in need of ‘greater common good’ politicsManipur’s worsening humanitarian crisis
President’s Rule and the road aheadMyanmar, Manipur, and strained borders
The Hindu(Page 8)

The Hindu(Page 8)
The Hindu(Page 8)

The Hindu(Page 8)
GS2(Governance)


India and Qatar have deepened their ties despite differences

The Hindu(Page 8)


IR(GSII)
On building resilient telecom infrastructure
The Hindu(Page 10)
GS3(Economy )

Did the iron age on Indian soil start from Tamil Nadu?The Hindu(Page 10)
History (GSI)
Only second animal to find its way by polarised moonlight foundThe Hindu(Page 20)
Environment(GSIII)

Is the law encroaching on rights? How a labour crusader’s case led to SC laying out a ‘test’

Indian Express(Page 8)
Governance(GSII)


C Raja Mohan writes: Has Trumpism broken the Collective West?Indian Express(Page 13)
IR(GSII)

India is vulnerable to a currency crisisIndian Express(Page 13)

Economy(GSIII)
Why global sea ice cover has dipped to record low — what this meansIndian Express(Page 17)Environment (GSIII)
India’s Qatar opportunity



Indian Express(Page 17)




IR(GSII)



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Indian Express(Page 17)


IR(GSII)
Irdai forms 7-member committee to review insurance sector reforms


Indian Express(Page 19)


Economy(GSIII)
PM to inaugurate first edition of the SOUL Leadership Conclave on 21st February in DelhiPIBGovernance(GSII)


Prime Minister pays homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti


PIBHistory(GSI)
Defence Secretary co-chairs 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meeting in Kuala LumpurPIBIR(GSII)
MeitY introduces Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) to harmonizes government’s Digital presence & hosts CIO Conference 2025 to strengthen India’s digital governance

PIBEconomy(GSIII)

India and Argentina Strengthen Cooperation in Lithium Exploration and Mining with a MoU
PIBIR(GSII)
Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants Released for the Rural Local Bodies of Bihar, Haryana and SikkimpibGovernance(GSII)
International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)PIBEconomy(GSIII)
World Day of Social Justice – 20th FebruaryPIBGovernance(GSII)
9th Asia Economic Dialogue to Begin Tomorrow in PuneAirEconomy(GSIII)
 

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