{"id":23875,"date":"2024-04-17T11:54:55","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T06:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=23875"},"modified":"2024-04-17T12:15:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T06:45:14","slug":"headlines-of-the-day-17-04-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/headlines-of-the-day\/17-04-2024\/headlines-of-the-day-17-04-2024","title":{"rendered":"Headlines of the Day 17-04-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Hindu, PIB,\u00a0 Indian Express, AIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Headline<\/strong><\/th>Source<\/strong><\/th>Syllabus<\/strong><\/th>Key points to know<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Naxalism in India: 29 Maoists shot dead at Kanker in Chhattisgarh:<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page 1)<\/a><\/td>Internal Security (GSIII)<\/td>– What is Naxalism? Its impact on IndiaSteps taken by the Indian government for its mitigation<\/td><\/tr>
\u2018Escalation of tension between Iran, Israel may affect oil prices\u2019<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page 6)<\/a><\/td>IR (GSII)
<\/td>		– What are the reasons behind the recent Iran-Israel tension?\u00a0Its effect on oil prices\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Navigating life as a consumer with disability<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page 9)<\/a><\/td>Governance (GSII) \/ Economy (GSIII)<\/td>– What is the significance of the World Consumer Rights Day?What are the challenges consumers with disabilities face? What needs to be done?<\/td><\/tr>
RBI survey shows why livelihood issues are in focus in 2024 polls<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page 9)<\/a><\/td>Economy (GSIII)<\/td>– What are the key findings of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)\u2019s latest consumer confidence survey?Why are livelihood issues in focus in the 2024 polls?<\/td><\/tr>
Reforms needed in the voting process<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu((Page 10)<\/a><\/td>Polity and Governance (GSII)<\/td>– When were Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) first introduced?\u00a0What have been the concerns raised by activists about EVMs?How can the process of voting be made more robust?<\/td><\/tr>
Why has India allowed FIIs to invest in its green bonds?<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu((Page 10)<\/a>
<\/td>		Economy (GSIII) \/ Environment (GSIII)
<\/td>		– What is Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIS)?Why has India allowed FIIs to invest in its green bonds?<\/td><\/tr>
Imported inflation<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu((Page 11)<\/a><\/td>Economy (GSIII)<\/td>– What is imported inflation?\u00a0Why does a rise in interest rates in the West tend to cause the currencies of developing countries to depreciate?<\/td><\/tr>
IMF forecasts India\u2019s economy to grow 6.8% this fiscal year<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page15)<\/a><\/td>Economy (GSIII)

<\/td>		– How is India\u2019s economy currently doing?What is the IMF’s forecast about India\u2019s economy for this fiscal year?<\/td><\/tr>
Farm sector can grow over 6% in FY25 on good monsoon, says NITI Aayog\u2019s Chand<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page15)<\/a>


<\/td>		Economy (GSIII)




<\/td>		– Why is the \u2018farm sector\u2019 crucial for the Indian economy?What are the challenges this sector faces?How important is a good monsoon for the farm sector?<\/td><\/tr>
Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea<\/strong><\/td>The Hindu(Page20)<\/a>

<\/td>		Environment (GSIII)<\/td>– What are the key facts related to the recently spotted three new fish species in the\u00a0 Laccadive Sea?<\/td><\/tr>
Centre notifies panel led by Cabinet Secretary on issues of queer community<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page 6)<\/a><\/td>Social Justice (GSII)
<\/td>		– Recently, the Centre has notified a panel led by Cabinet Secretary on issues of queer community. What will be its significance?<\/td><\/tr>
Climate change is driving food prices up<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page 11)<\/a><\/td>Environment (GSIII)<\/td>– How climate change increases food prices?How can its impact be minimized?<\/td><\/tr>
Israel\u2019s multi-layered air defence system<\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page 14)<\/a>
<\/td>		IR (GSII) \/ Defence (GSIII)<\/td>– What is Israel\u2019s multi-layered air defence system, which helped thwart Iran\u2019s attacks?<\/td><\/tr>
NS-25 mission <\/strong><\/td>Indian Express(Page 14)<\/td>Space (GSIII)<\/td>– What are the key facts related to the NS-25 mission?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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