Headlines of the Day 21-08-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
SC forms a task force to ensure safety of doctorsThe Hindu(Page 1)GS2(Governance)
India, Malaysia upgrade strategic partnership, discuss entry to BRICSThe Hindu(Page 1)GS 2(IR)
After backlash, Union govt. cancels lateral recruitment


The Hindu(Page 1)


GS2(Governance)
SC refuses to permit euthanasia for aged couple’s comatose sonThe Hindu(Page 3)
GS2(Governance)
A ground plan for sustainable mass employmentThe Hindu(Page 8)
GS3(Economy)
West Asia crisis spells tough choices for China, RussiaThe Hindu(Page 8)
GS2(IR)
Creating employment in the long runThe Hindu(Page 9)
GS3(Economy)
On the ethanol blending programmeThe Hindu(Page 10)Environment(GSIII)
How blood-based tests for cancer screening could save livesThe Hindu(Page 11)
Health(GSII)
Several schemes implemented for handloom sector: Textile MinistryThe Hindu(Page 12)
Economy(GSIII)
India, Japan conduct ‘2+2’ dialogue with focus on Indo-PacificThe Hindu(Page 14)


IR(GSII)
Ration shops to be named ‘Jan Poshan Kendras’The Hindu(Page 14)
Economy(GSIII)
‘Abandoning inflation targeting could be counterproductive’The Hindu(Page 15)Economy(GSIII)
Jupiter probe to stage first lunar-earth double fly-by manoeuvreThe Hindu(Page 20)Space(GSIII)
Polio case in Meghalaya is vaccine-derived, says officialThe Hindu


Health(GSII)
Poland and Hungary become key new drivers of Europe’s solar growthThe Hindu


Environment(GSIII)
Taiwan conducts live-fire missile drills as China ramps up military threatsThe Hindu


IR(GSII)
Landslide cuts off East Sikkim, damages Teesta dam
Indian Express (Page 9)
Disaster Management (GSIII)
PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine, Poland: India’s Central European forayIndian Express (Page 10)IR(GSII)
Violence against women Indian Express (Page 10)
Social Issues(GSI)

SC, ST sub-quotas will not break Dalit unityIndian Express (Page 11)GS2(Governance)
Broad definitions in Telecom Act pit telcos and OTTs against each other yet againIndian Express (Page 13)GS2(Governance)
Scientists discover liquid water on Mars for the first time

Indian Express (Page 15)

Space(GSIII)

NASAL spray to treat allergic reaction Indian Express (Page 15)Health(GSII)
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS NATIONAL GEOSCIENCE AWARDSPIBMiscellaneous 
Last Date for declaring Exotic animals listed under Schedule IV of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is 28 August 2024
PIB

Environment (GSIII)
The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercisesAir
Defense(GSIII)