Headlines of the Day 12-12-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Supreme Court upholds the abrogation of Article 370The Hindu: (Page 1)The Hindu: (Page 12)Indian Express (Page 14)Indian Express (Page 15)Indian Express (Page 19)Indian Express (Page 19)Indian Express (Page 19)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370? 
– Its significance
pakadwa vivahThe Hindu: (Page 4)Society (GSI)– What is the pakadwa vivah?
– Its impact
Rythu Bandhu schemeThe Hindu: (Page 5)Economy (GSIII)– What is the Rythu Bandhu scheme?
– Its aims and objectives
Decrypting today’s psephology and anti-incumbencyThe Hindu: (Page 8)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is anti-incumbency?
– Its significance in Indian politics
Putin’s dramatic visit to the GulfThe Hindu: (Page 9)IR (GSII)– What is the significance of Putin’s dramatic visit to the Gulf for India?
Surge in illegal Indian migrants crossing into the U.S. from CanadaThe Hindu: (Page 9)IR (GSII)– Who are illegal Indian migrants?
– Why is there a surge in illegal Indian migrants crossing into the U.S. from Canada?
Can Bihar increase its reservation pool?The Hindu: (Page 10)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is the 50% rule?
– Can Bihar increase its reservation pool?
FSB’s concerns about crypto asset intermediariesThe Hindu: (Page 10)S&T (GSIII) / Economy (GSIII)– What are the key findings of the Financial Stability Board (FSB)’s latest report on crypto-asset intermediaries?
Understanding web browsersThe Hindu: (Page 11)S&T (GSIII)– What are web browsers?
– Its significance
Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955 The Hindu: (Page 14)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955?
– Its significance, criticism and the way forward
Draft climate deal fails to ‘phase out’ fossil fuel
Lessons from COP28
The Hindu: (Page 15)

Indian Express (Page 14)
Environment (GSIII)

– What is  COP28?
– Key lessons from it
Origin mystery of mummified baboons The Hindu: (Page 22)Species in news (GSIII)– What are the key facts related to baboons? 
India-led Global River Cities Alliance launched at COP28Indian Express (Page 9)Environment (GSIII)– What is the India-led Global River Cities Alliance?
– Its importance
CBI, FBI discuss cooperation in tackling cyber crimeIndian Express (Page 9)Cyber Security (GSIII)– What are  cyber crimes?
– Steps taken by the Indian government for its mitigation 
LPG offtake under Ujjwala scheme upIndian Express (Page 21)Welfare Schemes (GSII)– What are cyber crimes?
– Steps taken by the Indian government for its mitigation 
Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)PIBS&T (GSIII)

– What is the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI)?
– Its significance
KRISHI UDAN SCHEMEPIBEconomy (GSIII)
– What is the KRISHI UDAN SCHEME?
– Its objectives
Indian Forest & Wood Certification SchemePIBEnvironment (GSIII)– What is the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme?
– Its significance
India’s ‘Bio Economy’ has grown eight times PIB
Economy (GSIII)
– What is Bio-Economy?
– Its significance for India
Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi)PIBGovernance (GSII)  / S&T (GSIII)


– What is the Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) initiative?
– Its significance