Headlines of the Day 13-08-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
IIT Madras retains top spot in NIRF ranking for sixth consecutive yearThe Hindu (Page 1)Governance (GSII)
Disinformation, AI and ‘cyber chakravyuh’The Hindu (Page 6)Cyber Security(GSIII)
The top court as custodian of libertiesThe Hindu (Page 6)Governance (GSII)
The tech that helps vehicles from bumping into each otherThe Hindu (Page 9)Science and Tech(GSIII)
20 Sikhs from Afghanistan granted citizenship certificate under CAAThe Hindu (Page 10)Governance (GSII)
Consumer price inflation eases to five-year low of 3.54% in JulyThe Hindu Economy(GSIII)
AYUSH to be included in AB PM-JAY, discussions onThe Hindu 
Health(GSII)

RBI tightens norms for deposit-taking housing finance firmsThe Hindu (Economy(GSIII)
India to hold talks with Russia to cut trade deficit
The Hindu IR(GIII)
Facing criticism, Govt withdraws new draft of broadcast BillIndian Express (Page 1)




Governance(GSII)
The Science and Technology Ministry has withdrawn its contribution to the prestigious UNESCO Kalinga Prize for Popularisation of Science

Indian Express (Page 8)


Science and Tech(GSIII)

States’s submission on ESAS to Centre’s committee based on old surveysIndian Express (Page 9)Environment (GSIII)
TugdhanIndian Express (Page 10)IR(GSII)

Tungabhadra DamIndian Express (Page 13)Geography(GSI)/Economy (GSIII)

History of Kerala Jewish community Indian Express (Page 13)
Society (GSI)

Why Ukraine has carried out incursion into Russia’s Kursk regionIndian Express (Page 13)IR(GSII)



Hindenburg alleges impropriety by Sebi chief: what conflict-of-interest rules apply to market regulators in US and UK?Indian Express (Page 13)

Economy (GSIII)


World’s oldest calendar emerges from TurkeyIndian Express (Page 13)




History(GSI)
EXERCISE MITRA SHAKTIPIBDefense(GSIII)
Government of India issues Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana


PIBEnvironment(GSIII)
Mission KarmayogiPIBGovernance(GSII)
India, Maldives Renew MoU to train 1,000 Civil Service Officers
PIBIR(GSII)
 

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