Headlines of the Day 01-05-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Implementing the Street Vendors ActThe Hindu (Page 7)Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)– What are the key provisions of the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act?
– Its significance, criticism and the way forward
About the redistribution of wealthThe Hindu (Page 8)Governance (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)– What is the debate surrounding the redistribution of wealth that has piqued interest during the ongoing election campaigns? 
– Where does it fit in the constitutional framework?
ThrombosisThe Hindu (Page 12)Health (GSII)– What is Thrombosis?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Mount RuangThe Hindu (Page 20)Geography (GSI)– What are the key facts related to Mount Ruang?
Microbes, not fossil fuels, produced most new methane: studyThe Hindu (Page 20)Environment (GSIII)

– What are the major sources of methane?
– How does methane affect the environment? Its mitigation
Fertilizer subsidy in FY24 exceeds RE by ₹6,500 croreThe HinduEconomy (GSIII)– Why is fertilizer subsidy increasing in India?
– Its impact
Mumps casesIndian Express(Page 3)Health (GSII)
– What is Mumps disease?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
The case for cautious optimism over state of Indian economyIndian Express(Page 10)
Economy (GSIII)– What is the current status of the Indian economy?
– What are the challenges Indian economy is facing?
– What is the way forward?
Heatwaves in several parts of IndiaIndian Express(Page 13)Environment (GSIII)– What is a heat wave? 
– Its causes and impact
Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and PacificIndian Express(Page 15)
Economy (GSIII)


– What are the major highlights of the IMF’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and Pacific?
Floating Solar Energy Technology in IndiaPIBEnergy (GSIII)– What is floating solar energy technology?
– Its advantages and disadvantages