Headlines of the day 07-09-2023


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ASEAN a key pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy, says PM Modi

The Hindu: (Page 1)

IR

  • What is ASEAN? 
  • Why is it an important pillar of India’s ‘Act East’ policy?

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

The Hindu: (Page 9)

Environment

  • What is the significance of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies? 

Defining unemployment

The Hindu: (Page 10)

Economy

  • What is unemployment?
  • How is unemployment measured?

Special Protection Group (SPG)

The Hindu: (Page 12)

Defence

  • What is the Special Protection Group (SPG)?
  • Its significance

Viability Gap Funding scheme

The Hindu :

(Page 16)

Polity and Governance / Economy

  • What is a Viability Gap Funding scheme?
  • Its aim and objectives

Kunbi caste certificates 

Indian Express  : (Page 8)

Population and Associated Issues

  • Who are the Kunbi communities?
  • Marathas who possess Nizam-era documents will be given Kunbi caste certificates. Its significance

Industrial Development Scheme (IDS), 2017

PIB 

Welfare Schemes

  • What are the objectives of the Industrial Development Scheme (IDS), 2017?

National Ayush Mission

PIB 

Welfare Schemes

  • What is the National Ayush Mission?
  • Its achievements, concerns and the way forward

Bharat Drone Shakti 2023

PIB 

Defence / S&T

  • What is the Bharat Drone Shakti 2023?
  • Its significance 

Padma Awards

PIB

Miscellaneous 

  • What are the Padma awards?
  • Who decides the awards?

Japan launched H-IIA Rocket 

Live Mint 

Space

  • What is the H-IIA rocket?
  • Its significance 

 

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