Headlines of the Day 31-10-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel JayantiPIB
GS 1 – History– What is the significance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Jayanti?
‘Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’ and ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ (MY Bharat)PIB
GS 2- Polity and Governance – What is the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’ and ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ (MY Bharat)?
– Its aims and objectives
India’s cities are expanding – often into flood-prone areasThe Hindu:(Page 10)
GS 3 – Urban Development– Why are India’s cities expanding – often into flood-prone areas?
– What needs to be done?
Enforcement DirectorateThe Hindu : (Page 1)
GS 2- Polity and Governance– What are the roles and responsibilities of the Enforcement Directorate?
– Its significance, criticism and the way forward
Carbon ‘flowers’The Hindu
GS-3, Science and Tech– What are Carbon ‘flowers’?
– Its significance
Nepal’s snow-capped mountainsIndian Express:(Page 17) GS 3, Environment– Why are Nepal’s snow-capped mountains melting?
Electoral bondsIndian Express : (Page 17) GS 2 – Polity– What are electoral bonds?
Why were electoral bonds introduced?