Headlines of the Day 20-10-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
South-west monsoonThe Hindu: (Page 1)Geography – What is the south-west monsoon?
– How is it different from the northeast monsoon? 
Theyyam folk arts The Hindu : (Page 11)
Art and Culture– What is the Theyyam folk arts?- Its significance
EarthquakeThe Hindu: (Page 12)
Geography– What are earthquakes?
– Why are they frequent in Afghanistan?
POSH ActThe Hindu : (Page 16)
Polity and Governance – What is the POSH Act?
– Its significance
Centre rolls back its plan to licence laptop, PC importsIndian Express: (Page 1) 
Economy – Why did the centre rolls back its plan to licence laptop, PC imports?
The Golden Peacock AwardsPIB 
Miscellaneous – What is the Golden Peacock Awards?
– Its objectives
Cyclone TejLive Mint 
Geography – What is Cyclone Tej?
– How are cyclones named?
‘Operation Chakra-2Live MintGovernance / Internal SecurityWhat is Operation Chakra-2?
– Its objectives