Headlines of the Day 15-04-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Zero FIRs registered The Hindu(Page 1)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is Zero FIR?
– Its significance
Urbanisation, no liberating force for DalitsThe Hindu(Page 6)Polity and Governance (GSII) / Growth and Development (GSIII)– What is Urbanisation?
– Its impacts on Dalits
Decoding the judgment on Jim CorbettThe Hindu(Page 7)Environment (GSIII)
– What are the key highlights of the Supreme Court’s judgment on Jim Corbett National Park?
Fertility levels drop below one in many Asian nationsThe Hindu(Page 7)
Health (GSII) / Economy (GSIII)– What are the reasons behind the drop in fertility levels in many Asian nations?
– Its impact and the way forward
VVPATThe Hindu(Page 8)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What are VVPATs and how do they work?
Doxxing The Hindu((Page 9)S&T (GSIII)– What is doxxing and what measures can you take if it happens to you?
India ‘seriously concerned’ over Iran-Israel hostilities
Delhi’s call for de-escalation marks four key shifts in its Middle East diplomacy
The Hindu((Page 12)



Indian Express(Page 1)
Indian Express
IR (GSII)– Iran-Israel hostilities: Its reasons and impact
– What is India’s stand on it?
Expansion of the universeThe Hindu((Page20)S&T (GSIII)– How fast is the universe expanding?
– Its impact
CryogenicsThe Hindu((Page20)S&T (GSIII)– What is Cryogenics?
– Its significance 
Centre orders probe into foreigners receiving organs as the number of transplants surgesThe Hindu
Health (GSII) / Polity and Governance (GSII)
– How organ transplants are regulated in India?
– What are the loopholes?
– What more needs to be done?
requirements for a parliamentary candidateIndian Express(Page 6)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What are the requirements for a parliamentary candidate?
– Was being a domicile of the constituency ever considered a condition for candidates?
goverment must fix India’s food systemsIndian Express(Page 8)Food Security (GSIII)– Why is there a need to fix India’s food systems?
India’s hepatitis headacheIndian Express(Page 11)Health (GSII)– Hepatitis: Its causes, symptoms and treatment
– Why is India among nations with high Hepatitis cases?
Election symbols are a critical component of electionsIndian Express(Page 11)
Polity and Governance (GSII)
– How election symbols are alloted to political parties in India?
– Why are election symbols considered a critical component of elections?
Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System,PIBDefence (GSIII)
– What are the key facts related to the DRDO’s Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System?
IAF IN OPERATION MEGHDOOTPIBDefence (GSIII)– What are the key facts related to Operation Meghdoot?
The journey of Baba Saheb Ambedkar – Life, History & WorksPIBPersonalities (GSI)– What are the major contributions of Baba Saheb Ambedkar in India’s history?
India Celebrates World Quantum Day 2024 PIBS&T (GSIII)– What are the key facts related to the World Quantum Day 2024?
Traditional Harvest Festivals Including Vaisakhi, Vishu And Bohag Bihu Being Celebrated In Various Parts Of The Country News on airCulture (GSI)– What are India’s traditional harvest festivals?
– Their significance