Headlines of the Day – 13-09-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Nipah virus (NiV)The Hindu: (Page 1)Health– What is Nipah virus (NiV)?
– Which animals can spread the disease? Are there any vaccines?
MGNREGA schemeThe Hindu : (Page 4)Welfare Schemes– What are the objectives of the MGNREGA scheme?
– Its achievements, concerns, and the way forward
El Niño and food securityThe Hindu:
(Page 12)
Geography / Environment– How climate change is affecting India’s food security?
– Impact of El Niño on  food security
‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign and Ayushman Apke Dwar 3.0 programmeThe Hindu: (Page 16)Health– What is the ‘Ayushman Bhav’  campaign and Ayushman Apke Dwar 3.0 programme?
– Their aims and objectives
Rajnath Singh inaugurates 90 border infrastructure projectsIndian Express  : (Page 8)Infrastructure– In the last three years, India has ramped up infrastructure development along the LAC. Its significance
Stitched ShipIndian Express : (Page 12)Miscellaneous– The Keel for recreation of the Ancient Stitched Ship was laid.
– What is a Stitched Ship? Its significance
IISc develops technique to destroy cancer cellsIndian Express :
(Page 13)
Health / S&T– IISc develops technique to detect cancer early, killing infected cells. What is this technique?
– Its benefits
‘Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights’ (GSFR)PIBGovernance / Agriculture– What is the ‘Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights’ (GSFR)?
Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP) and iGOT KarmayogiPIBGovernance– What is the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP)?
– What is the significance of the iGOT Karmayogi Platform?
Economic corridors: Key to sustainable growthLive MintEconomy– What are Economic corridors?
– Why are they key to sustainable growth?
NASA discovers potential presence of an oceanic body on K2-18 bLive MintSpace– NASA discovers potential presence of an oceanic body on K2-18 b. 
– What is the significance of this finding?