Headlines of the Day 13-05-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) report on religious minoritiesThe Hindu (Page 6)Society (GSI) / Governance (GSII)
– What are the key highlights of the PM-EAC report titled ‘Share of Religious Minorities: A cross country analysis’?
Investment lessons from the India-EFTA trade dealThe Hindu (Page 6)IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)– What are the key details of India’s pact with the European Free Trade Association?
– Its significance for India
SC on  essential rituals for a valid Hindu marriageThe Hindu (Page7 )Governance (GSII) – What is the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the Hindu marriage?
– Its significance
current housing scenario in IndiaThe Hindu (Page8 )Governance (GSII) 


– Does India have a housing crisis?
– Which policies have been implemented for its mitigation?- What next?
DigiLocker The Hindu (Page9 )Governance (GSII) / S&T (GSIII)– What is DigiLocker?
– Its objectives
– What are some issues with DigiLocker?
– Way forward
Govt. to spend ₹2 cr. per km on roads along China borderThe Hindu (Page10 )


Infrastructure (GSIII)– What is the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP)?
– How will it improve the connectivity in areas along the China border?
Panel flags poor progress in reversing coal mining damage in MeghalayaThe Hindu (Page10 )Environment (GSIII)– What is rat-hole coal mining?
– Environmental damages caused by it in Meghalaya
– Steps taken for its mitigation
– What more needs to be done?
This worm develops food habits and its offspring ‘inherit’ themThe Hindu (Page20 )Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII)– What are the key facts related to the Caenorhabditis elegans worms?
– Why is it widely used in research?
hybrid annuity model The Hindu Economy (GSIII)– What is the hybrid annuity model (HAM)?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
Sickle cellThe Hindu 
Health (GSII) / S&T (GSIII)– What is Sickle cell?
– Its causes, symptoms and treatment
Cannes Film FestivalThe Hindu 
Miscellaneous – Cannes film festival: Its history and objectives
Integrated commands structure plan Indian Express (Page 1)Defence (GSIII)– What are Integrated Theatre Commands?
– Its advantages and disadvantages
– Current Command Structure in India
oleanderIndian Express (Page 10)Environment (GSIII)– Why has Kerala banned oleander flowers in temple offerings?
India’s top trade partner: China regains spot on higher importsIndian Express (Page 11)
IR (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)– What are the key facts related to India’s bilateral trade with China?
– Why does India need to diversify its trading partners?
4th Meeting of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement Joint CommitteePIBEconomy (GSIII)
– What is AITIGA (ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement)?
– Its significance for India
INS Kiltan Arrives At Cam Ranh Bay In Vietnam: Defence MinistryAIRDefence (GSIII)– What are the key facts related to the INS Kiltan?