Headlines of the day 03-08-2023


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Jeddah: Hope for peace in Ukraine?

The Hindu: (Page 8)

Places in news 

/IR

  • Has the time for effective peace negotiations on Russia-Ukraine come?
  • What is the peace plan proposed by China?

Aadiperukku 

The Hindu:

(Page 9)

Art and Culture

  • What is the significance of Aadiperukku?

Rajya Sabha passes three Bills in the absence of Opposition

The Hindu:

(Page 11)

Polity and Governance

  • What are the recent three bills passed by the Rajya Sabha? Their key features

Centre launches Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme

The Hindu: (Page 14)  

Economy 

  • What are the key features of the Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme? 

India passes law allowing auction, mining of lithium reserves

The Hindu: (Page 14)  

Polity and Governance/ Economy

  • India passes the law allowing auction, mining of lithium reserves. What will be its impact?

GST Council keeps 28% levy on online gaming, casinos, horse racing

Indian Express: 

(Page 1)

Economy 

  • What are the key outcomes of the 51st Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council Meeting?

Good Manufacturing Practices

Indian Express: 

(Page 1)

Health

  • What is World Health Organisation-Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP) certification?
  • Its Significance

Article 370

Indian Express: (Page12)

Polity and Governance

  • What are the constitutional challenges to the 2019 abrogation of Article 370?

‘UNMESHA’ and ‘UTKARSH’ festivals

PIB

Art and Culture

  • ‘UNMESHA’ and ‘UTKARSH’ festivals. Their Significance

Ayush (AY) visa

PIB  

Polity and Governance

  • What is Ayush (AY) visa?

PEHCHAN scheme 

PIB 

Welfare Schemes/ Economy

  • What is the PEHCHAN scheme? 
  • What are its aims and objectives?

Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav campaign

PIB  

Welfare Schemes

  • What are the key objectives of Kanya Shiksha Pravesh Utsav campaign?