Headlines of the Day 17-08-2024

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
National Film AwardsThe Hindu (Page 1)Miscellaneous 
ISRO’s SSLV successfully launches earth observation satellite into orbitThe Hindu (Page 6)Science and Tech(GSIII)

Kerala researchers develop breakthrough cyanide sensor to enhance safety of water, food productsThe Hindu (Page 6)Science and Tech(GSIII)

The essence of India’s inflation problemThe Hindu (Page 8)Economy(GSIII)
Ensuring social justice in the bureaucracyThe Hindu (Page 8)Governance (GSII)

Centre unveils new system to study weather, crop patterns

The Hindu (Page 12)Economy(GSIII)

NWMI issues guidelines to boost equity in newsrooms

The Hindu (Page 12)
Women Empowerment(GSI)
Illegal mining, encroachments, deforestation a threat to Aravali as natural green wallThe Hindu Environment (GSIII)
How state governments have undermined right to educationIndian Express (Page 12)

Education(GSII)

Seven decades after Independence, the unfulfilled dreams of India’s women leadersIndian Express (Page 12)
Women Empowerment(GSI)
The necessity of a secular UCCIndian Express (Page 13)Governance (GSII)
Centre finalises tender to procure 1,000 GPUs under IndiaAI MissionIndian Express (Page 15)Governance (GSII)
India’s fuel exports to Europe shift entirely to larger route around Africa amid attacks on ships in Red SeaIndian Express (Page 15)Economy(GSIII)

How James Webb Space Telescope has raised questions in cosmologyIndian Express (Page 19)Space(GSIII)
Why climate change poses an existential threat to Panama CanalIndian Express (Page 19)Environment (GSIII)
Department of Economic Affairs amends Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019 in pursuance of Union Budget 2024-25 announcementPIBEconomy(GSIII)
BHAVISHYA – Promoting Digital Empowerment and Ease of Living for Pensioners
PIBGovernance (GSII)

Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) 

PIB



Economy(GSIII)/Environment


Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Quarterly Bulletin [April – June 2024]PIBEconomy(GSIII)
India Sends 1,400 kg of Anti-Cancer Drugs to Syria




AirIR/Health(GSII)