Headlines of the Day 01-02-2024

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
5 new Ramsar sites PIBGS3-Environment– What are Ramsar sites?
– Key facts related to Ramsar sites in India
ED arrested Hemant Soren The Hindu
GS2-Polity and Governance– What is the Directorate of Enforcement (ED)?
– Its functions
Korean peninsula The HinduGS2-International Relations– What has led to the current aggravation of ties between North and South Korea? 
– How is it affecting regional security and major power rivalries?
16th Finance CommissionThe HinduGS2-Polity and Governance
– What is the significance of the Finance Commission?
– Key facts related to the 16th Finance Commission
Payments Bank
Mint
GS3-Economy– What is a Payments Bank?
– How is it different from the Traditional Banks?
Antarctic penguins IEGS3-Environment– Key facts related to the Antarctic penguins