Headlines of the day 04-08-2023


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Key points to know

Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for licence

The Hindu: (Page 1)

Economy 

  • Why Centre restricted laptop, PC and tablet imports?
  • Will it boost the domestic firms?

Coup in Niger

The Hindu:

(Page 12)

IR

  • What led to the coup in Niger?
  •  Does it follow a wider pattern in the Sahel?

Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021

The Hindu:

(Page 12)

Polity and Governance/ Environment

  • What are the key features of the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021?

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

The Hindu:

(Page 15)  

Polity and Governance

  • What are the key features of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023?

Himalayan vulture

The Hindu: (Page 16)

Species In News

  • Himalayan vulture: Concerns and IUCN Status

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023

Indian Express: 

(Page 3)

Polity and Governance

  • What are the key features of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023?
  • Why has the AAP government challenged it in the Supreme Court?

Voyager mission

Indian Express: (Page17)

Space 

  • What is the significance of the Voyager mission?

‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign 

PIB

Polity and Governance 

  • What is the significance of the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign?

INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata 

PIB

Defence   

  • Know about the INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata

Study in India (SII) Portal 

PIB

Education

  • What are the key objectives of the Study in India (SII) Portal?

Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023

PIB

Polity and Governance 

  • What are the key features of the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023?

Rajmargyatra App

PIB

Polity and Governance 

  • What is NHAI’s new Rajmargyatra app and why is it relevant?

Port Health Organisation (PHO)

PIB

Polity and Governance 

  • What is the Port Health Organisation (PHO)?
  • Its Significance