Headlines of the Day 17-12-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Modi, Dissanayake take up regional security issuesThe Hindu(Page 1)

GS2(IR)

Nirmala, Kharge face off in RS over violations of Constitutional normsThe Hindu(Page 4)GS2(Governance)
Carrying gold from Gulf a typical Kerala problem, says Supreme Court

The Hindu(Page 6)
GS2(Governance)

The hidden cost of greenwashing the Indian RailwaysThe Hindu(Page 8)
GS3(Economy/Environment)
Levy a higher GST rate on tobacco, sugared beveragesThe Hindu(Page 8)GS3(Economy)
Green hydrogen and the financing challengeThe Hindu(Page 9)GS3(Environment)


How does La Niña affect India’s climate?The Hindu(Page 10)GS1(Geography)
What is the procedure for removing judges?


The Hindu(Page 10)
GS2(Governance)
Why the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru endures even nowThe Hindu(Page 11)
GS1(History)
M.S. Subbulakshmi award

The Hindu(Page 12)

Miscellaneous
Tabla as muse, the maestro executed complex rhythms, intricate patterns

The Hindu(Page 14)

Art(GS1)
New chemical pathway worsens quality of air in harsh winters

The Hindu(Page 22)


GS3(Environment)



UN talks on drought deal in Saudi fail to produce pact

The Hindu(Page 22)



GS3(Environment)



Ageing populationIndian Express(Page 12)

GS1(Population ))
In the spirit of constitution Indian Express(Page 13)

GS2(Governance)



Services exports pip goods for first time in 2024, merchandise deficit at record highIndian Express(Page 15)

GS3(Economy )

PM Modi recalls 1948 debate on Uniform Civil Code: What Ambedkar, KM Munshi said

Indian Express(Page 16)
GS2(Constitution )


How Supreme Court, govt have attempted to define importance of religion in SC & OBC reservations

Indian Express(Page 16)

GS2(Constitution )





idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisIndian Express(Page 16)GS2(Health)
Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister launches Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based pledge Financing (CGS-NPF)PIB

GS3(Economy)






SRI LANKA–INDIA EXERCISE – 24 (SLINEX-24)pibGS3(Economy)

Over 63 lakh teachers trained under different NISHTHA programs from 2019-22

Air GS2(Governance)
Nation celebrates Vijay Diwas to commemorate India’s 1971 victory over Pakistan
AirGS2(IR)
Moldova signs ISA Framework Agreement, joins global efforts for clean energy & sustainability
AirGS3(Environment)