Headlines of the Day 10-1-2024

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Boeing 737 MAX-8The Hindu: (Page1)S&T (GSIII)

– What are the key facts related to the Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft?
– How safe are the Indian skies?
Kateel Yakshagana mela in KarnatakaThe Hindu: (Page3)Art and Culture (GSI)– What is the significance of the Kateel Yakshagana mela?
India, U.K. sign two deals during Defence Minister’s visitThe Hindu: (Page 4)IR (GSII)– What is the current status of India-U.K. relations?
– What are the key areas of cooperations between the two nations?
Committee discusses norms to rein in coaching institutes that make misleading claims
The Hindu: (Page 6)
Polity and Governance (GSII)– What are the roles and responsibilities of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)?
– Why are ‘Misleading’ ads by  IAS coaching institutes being probed?
Could sisal leaves make sanitary napkins more sustainable in India?The Hindu: (Page 7)Health (GSII)– What is Menstrual Hygiene?
– Could sisal leaves make sanitary napkins more sustainable in India?
Justice for Bilkis Bano, questions on remissionThe Hindu: (Page 8)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is the Bilkis Bano?
– Why SC overturns remission given to Bilkis Bano’s rapists?
Indian tourists are important to the MaldivesThe Hindu: (Page 9)IR (GSII)– What is India-Maldives row?
– Its reasons and impacts
A look at Project Tiger, 50 years onThe Hindu: (Page 10)Environment (GSIII)– What is Project Tiger?
– Its significance
Momentum investingThe Hindu: (Page 11)Economy (GSIII)

– What is momentum investing?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
BelgorodThe Hindu: (Page 12)
Places in news (GSI)
– What is the strategic importance of Belgorod for Russia?
Agnipath scheme could mean the end of Nepalese Gurkhas in Indian ArmyThe Hindu: (Page 13)

Defence (GSIII)
– What is the Agnipath scheme?
– Its objectives, criticism and the way forward
Kinmen islandThe Hindu: (Page 13)Places in news (GSI)– What are the key facts related to Kinmen island?
World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects reportIndian Express (Page 17)
Economy (GSIII)
– What are the key findings of the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report?
Square Kilometer Array project, significance of India joining itIndian Express (Page 13)
Space (GSIII)– What is the Square Kilometer Array project? Its member countries
– Its significance for India
‘India seeks new textiles export markets amid weak demand’The Hindu: (Page 14)Economy (GSIII)– What are textiles?
– Its importance for Indian economy
Regulation by statute does not rob a varsity of minority status: Justice Chandrachud
long-running legal dispute over AMU’s minority character
The Hindu: (Page 4)



Indian Express (Page 13)
Polity and Governance (GSII)

– How are educational institutions granted minority status in India?
– What is the Aligarh Muslim University case?
Oil tankers continue Red Sea movements despite Houthi attacksThe Hindu: (Page 15)IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)
– What is the strategic importance of the Red Sea?
– Why are ships under attack in the Red Sea region?
President Murmu presents sports awards at a glittering ceremonyThe Hindu: (Page 16)

Miscellaneous – What are National sports awards?
– Key facts facts related to it
‘World came close to the critical 1.5 degree Celsius limit in 2023’The Hindu: (Page 12)Environment (GSIII)– Why was the year 2023 the hottest on record?
– Its impacts and the way forward
From Myanmar to Pakistan, India’s possible security challenges in 2024Indian Express (Page 11)IR (GSII)– What are India’s possible security challenges in 2024?
– What needs to be done?
Einstein Probe (EP)Indian Express (Page 12)Space (GSIII)– What is the Einstein Probe?
– Its significance
Prime Minister‘s meeting with the President of Timor-LestePIBIR (GSII)– What is the importance of Timor-Leste for India?
– Key areas of cooperation between the two nations
Land Ports Authority Releases Report on Gender-Inclusive Framework for Cross-Border Trade in IndiaAirEconomy (GSIII)
– What are the key findings of the LPAI’s report titled “Engendering Land Ports in India”?