Headlines of the Day – 16-09-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT)The Hindu: (Page 1)Economy– What is Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunals (GSTAT)?
– What are its roles and responsibilities?
Genetically Modified (GM) CropsThe Hindu : (Page 6 )Agriculture / S&T– What are Genetically Modified (GM) Crops?
– Its pros, cons and the way forward
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)The Hindu: (Page 10)Welfare Schemes– What are the aims and objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)The Hindu: (Page 11)IR– What is the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)?
– Its working and significance
India, Canada hit pause on FTA talksIndian Express : (Page 1)IR– India, Canada hit pause on FTA talks amid strain in ties after Trudeau visit. What will be its impact?
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)Indian Express : (Page 6)Defence– What are the roles and responsibilities of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)?
Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg)Indian Express : (Page 6)Agriculture– What is the Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg)?
– Its significance
C295 – AircraftIndian Express : (Page 15)Defence– What is the C295 – Aircraft?
– Its importance for India
India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC)PIB  Infrastructure– What is the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC)?
– Its significance
Mokshagundam VisvesvarayaPIB   Significant Personalities– What are the contributions of the Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya?
Windfall TaxesLive MintEconomy– What are the Windfall Taxes?
– Its significance