Headlines of the Day 27-12-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
The outlook for 2024, for the world and IndiaThe Hindu: (Page 6)IR (GSII)– What are the  key possibilities/uncertainties that are holding out for India and the world in 2024?
A new economics for inclusive growthThe Hindu: (Page 6)Economy (GSIII)

– What does inclusive growth mean?
– Its importance for India
women-led developmentThe Hindu: (Page 7)Women Empowerment (GSI)– What does women-led development mean?
– Steps taken by the Indian government for the promotion of women-led development
Are graduates facing unemployment?The Hindu: (Page 8)

Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)
– What is unemployment?
– Are graduates facing unemployment in India? Its reasons and solution
China’s 2024 economic policyThe Hindu: (Page 8)

IR (GSII) 

– What does China’s 2024 economic policy look like?
– What is its significance for India?
Do shortened TB treatment plans offer the solution for India’s TB burden?The Hindu: (Page 9)Health (GSII) – What is Tuberculosis?
– Its symptoms & causes
– What is India’s TB burden? Steps taken for its mitigation
newly enacted criminal lawsThe Hindu: (Page 11)Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are the key provisions of the newly enacted criminal laws?
maritime security The Hindu: (Page 11)IR (GSII) / Defence (GSIII)– What is maritime security? 
– What are the steps taken by India for its maritime security?
India, Russia ink ‘key’ pacts related to Kudankulam nuclear power plant
The Hindu: (Page 11)

IR (GSII)
– What are the key facts related to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant?
– What are the key areas of cooperation between India and Russia
Ministry sends social media firms advisory to regulate deepfakesThe Hindu: (Page 12)S&T (GSIII)– What are deepfakes? Concerns related to it
– Steps taken by the Indian government for its mitigation
Section 498A of the Indian Penal CodeThe Hindu: (Page 12)
Polity and Governance (GSII) 
– What is the Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code?
– Its significance and criticism
ICMR initiates steps for non-invasive testing method to tackle anaemiaThe Hindu: (Page 12)Health (GIII)– What is anaemia?
– Its symptoms, causes and treatment
‘Government working on PLI 2.0 for steel sector in ‘24’The Hindu: (Page 13)
Economy (GSIII)
– What is the Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0?- Its objectives
Renewable energy investments to surge 83% to $16.5 billion in 2024The Hindu: (Page 13)Environment (GSIII)– What is renewable energy?
– Where does India stand on the renewable energy front?
Sweden’s NATO bid gets Turkiye’s first nodThe Hindu: (Page 14)
IR (GSII)– What is NATO?
– Its members and objectives
Sunehri MasjidIndian Express (Page8)History I (GSI)– What are the key facts related to Sunehri Bagh masjid?
India’s role in South Asia Indian Express (Page13)IR (GSII)

– What role India is playing in South Asia? 
– Importance of South Asia for India
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Indian Express (Page17)Environment (GSIII)– What is the India Meteorological Department (IMD)?
– Its roles and responsibilities
India-Oman free trade agreementIndian Express (Page 21)IR (GSII)
– What is the India-Oman free trade agreement?
– Its significance
Tansen Samaroh PIBArt and Culture (GSI)– What is Tansen Samaroh?
– Its importance
New non-invasive formaldehyde sensorPIBS&T (GSIII)– What is the new non-invasive formaldehyde sensor?
– Its significance for the fishing industry
ionospheric observations in Antarctica PIBGeography (GSI) / S&T (GSIII)
– What is the significance of the ionospheric observations in Antarctica?
RBI Releases Draft Licensing Framework for Authorised Persons Under FEMA
AirEconomy (GSIII) 
– What are the key provisions of the recently released draft by the RBI on ‘Licensing Framework for Authorised Persons (APs)’?
Egypt proposes a three-phase plan to end ongoing war between Israel and HamasAIRIR (GSII)– What is the  Israel-Hamas war?
– What is Egypt’s “three-phase plan” proposal?
 

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