Headlines of the Day 17-05-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
SC limits ED’s power to arrest PMLA accusedThe Hindu (Page 1)Governance (GSII) / Money Laundering (GSIII)
– What is the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)?
– What are the major takeaways from the Supreme Court’s recent verdict on the PMLA?
Ahead of Ukraine peace conference, Swiss diplomat to hold talks in IndiaThe Hindu (Page 1)IR (GSII)

– What is the global Ukraine peace conference?
– Its objectives
long-term impact of untreated hypertension aThe Hindu (Page )8Health (GSII)

– What is hypertension?
– Its symptoms, causes and treatment
Politics served with concise social media contentThe Hindu (Page8 )Polity and Governance (GSII)

– How social media content is impacting politics in India?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
Reservation in jobs The Hindu (Page9 )Polity and Governance (GSII)– Should reservation in jobs only be in proportion to the population?
– What will be its impact?
The use of AI in drug developmentThe Hindu (Page10 )S&T (GSIII)– How is AI used in drug development?
– Where does India stand in the field of AI drug development?
Can parties be de-recognised or de-registered?The Hindu (Page10 )


Polity and Governance (GSII)


– What are registered and recognised parties?
– Does the Election Commission have the power to de-recognised or de-registered a political party for violation of the MCC?
State cannot acquire property without proper procedure: SCThe Hindu (Page12 )
Polity and Governance (GSII)
– How private properties are regulated in India?
– What are the seven procedural rights of citizens which constitute the ‘real content of the right to property under Article 300A’?
hysterectomyThe Hindu (Page 20Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII)– What is a hysterectomy?
– Its risks and benefits
West Nile VirusThe Hindu (Page 20Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII)– What is West Nile Virus?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
SC verdict on Newsclick shows adherence to due process is much more than a procedural requirementIndian Express (Page 10)Governance (GSII) – What are the key takeaways from the SC’s verdict on Newsclick?
Indian exporters fear dumping from China after fresh US-China tariff warIndian Express (Page 13)IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)– What is the US-China tariff war? Its reasons
– How will it impact the Indian exporters?
draft Digital Competition BillIndian Express (Page 14)
Governance (GSII) 
– What is the draft Digital Competition Bill?
– Why are Big Tech opposing it?