Headlines of the Day 07-03-2024

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Bangladesh’s PM pitches for Common Currency for D-8 OrganizationAIR IR / Economy– What does common currency mean?

– Who are the members of the D-8 Organization? Its significance
National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF)AIRPolity and Governance– What is the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF)?

– Its history, objective and significance
Jim Corbett National ParkThe HinduEnvironment– What are the key facts related to Jim Corbett National Park?
India’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata inauguratedThe HinduInfrastructure– Recently, the PM inaugurated India’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata?

– Its significance and key facts
Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity for legislators facing bribery chargesThe HinduPolity and Governance– Why did the Supreme Court recently overturned its own 1998 verdict in the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha bribery case?
Second rocket launchport of ISRO at KulasekarapattinamIEScience and Technology– Why is ISRO building a second rocket launchport in Tamil Nadu’s Kulasekarapattinam? Its significance

– What are SSLVs? Its advantages
Ayya VaikundarIE 
History– Who was Ayya Vaikundar?

– His contributions
Ladakh, Article 371, and the Sixth

Schedule of the Constitution
IEPolity and Governance– Why are people of Ladakh Protesting?

– What is the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution?

– What protections are offered under Article 371?