Headlines of the Day 03-04-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
ED can summon anyone for ‘any information’: SCThe Hindu(Page 1)
Governance (GSII) / Internal Security (GSIII)– What are the roles and responsibilities of the ED?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
Israel-Palestinian conflictThe Hindu(Page 6)IR (GSII)– What’s the Israel-Palestinian conflict about and how did it start?
– How can this issue be resolved?
India must reflect climate issuesThe Hindu(Page 6)
Environment (GSIII)
– Why is climate change happening and what are the causes?
– What are the mitigating steps taken by the Indian government?
Is the Katchatheevu islet disputed?
Katchatheevu and beyond, islands and India’s new geopolitics
Katchatheevu and Wadge Bank
The Hindu(Page 8)


Indian Express(Page 12)


Indian Express(Page 15)
Places in news(GSI)/IR (GSII) – What is Katchatheevu Island row?
– Its impact on India 
Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?The Hindu(Page 8)Environment (GSIII)
– What is a heat wave?
– Its causes and solutions
Demographic dividendThe Hindu(Page 13)Economy (GSIII)– What is the Demographic Dividend, and How does it work?
Election CommissionIndian Express(Page 13)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What are the roles and responsibilities of the Election Commission?
India’s atmanirbhar defence sectorIndian Express(Page 13)Polity and Governance (GSII) / Defence (GSIII)– What exactly is Atmanirbhar Bharat?
– Its significance in the defence sector
India rejects China’s ‘senseless’ Arunachal actIndian Express(Page 14)IR (GSII)– What are China’s intentions with renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh?
– What is India’s response?
KallakkadalIndian Express(Page 15)Geography (GSI)– What is Kallakkadal, which has flooded houses in Kerala’s coastal areas?
Kodaikanal Solar Observatory celebrates 125 years of studying the Sun.PIBS&T (GSIII) – What are the key facts related to the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory? 
Nepal’s Lower House Endorses The BIMSTEC Charter TodayAirIR (GSII)– What are the key facts related to the BIMSTEC?