Headlines of the Day 13-04-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
IISc researchers design novel hydrogel to remove microplastics from waterThe Hindu(Page 6)Environment (GSIII)– What are microplastics?
– Threats they pose
– Recently, IISc researchers have designed a novel hydrogel to remove microplastics from water. Its significance
Data for better education, a brighter future for students The Hindu(Page 8)Education (GSII)– What are the major highlights of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023?
– Concerns associated with the report 
– What is the way forward?
Asian Development Bank (ADB) onThursday raised its forecast for India’sGDP growthThe Hindu(Page 8)Economy (GSIII)
– What is the current state of India’s GDP growth?
– Recently, ADB has raised its forecast for – India’s GDP growth, what are the reasons behind it and its likely impact?
Third of land conflicts in constituencieswhere forest rights key issue for electionThe Hindu(Page 12)
Polity and Governance (GSII)
– What is the Forest Rights Act (FRA)?
– Why is FRA a key issue for election?
TRAI mootsallowing onlyIndian entitiesin ‘regulatorysandboxes’The Hindu(Page 13)
Polity and Governance (GSII)– What are regulatory sandboxes?
– Its significance
Domestic Violence Act applicable to all women irrespective of religion, social background: Delhi High CourtIndian Express(Page 3)Social Issues (GSI) / Polity and Governance (GSII) – What are the key provisions of the Domestic Violence Act?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
AIIMS launches study to test accuracy of HPV kits for cervical cancer screeningIndian Express(Page 3)

S&T (GSIII) / Health (GSII)– What is an HPV test kit? 
– Cervical Cancer: Its causes, impact and treatment
Baisakhi Indian Express(Page 5)Culture (GSI)– What are the key facts related to Baisakhi?
India’s missing jobs — and where the next government can find themIndian Express(Page 10)

Economy (GSIII)– Is India currently facing jobless growth? Its reasons
– What needs to be done?
Problem with coalIndian Express(Page 10)Environment (GSIII)
– What are the challenges associated with the use of coal?
– How dependence over coal can be reduced?
Private sector and the TB care Indian Express(Page 10)Health (GSII)– Tuberculosis (TB): Its causes, impacts and treatment
– What is the role of the Private Sector in providing Tuberculosis care?
B R Ambedkar beyond the Constitution — the architect of Hindu Code BillIndian Express(Page 11 )History (GSI) / Constitution (GSII)– What is the Contribution of Dr. B.R Ambedkar to the Hindu Code Bill?
Mount Etna
Indian Express(Page 16 )
Geography (GSI)– What are the key facts related to Mount Etna?
– What are volcanic vortex rings?
CDP-SURAKSHAIndian Express(Page 16 )
Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)– What is CDP-SURAKSHA?
– Its objectives