Headlines of the Day 21-10-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB

HeadlineSource LinkSyllabusKey points to know
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations The Hindu: (Page 1)
Indian Express(Page 1)
IR (GS II)– What is the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?
– Its significance
Israel-Palestine conflict and Its impact on IndiaI. The Hindu : (Page 1)II. The Hindu (Page 1)Indian Express (Page 1)Indian Express (Page 9)Indian Express(Page 10)Indian Express(Page 11)IR (GS II)– What is the Israel-Palestine conflict?
– Its impact on India 
First Regional Rapid Transit System ‘Namo Bharat’The Hindu: (Page 1)Indian Express (Page 1)Infrastructure (GSIII)– What is the First Regional Rapid Transit System ‘Namo Bharat’?
– Its significance
Delay in  some judicial appointments and transfers in High CourtsThe Hindu : (Page 1)Indian Express (Page 7)Judiciary (GS II)– How are judges being appointed in India?
– Reasons for delay in their appointments
– Its impact
Manual scavenging
The Hindu(Page 4)Indian Express (Page 8)Issues related to development (GS II)– What is the manual scavenging?
– Preventive measures for manual scavenging
Disqualification of Legislators in India The Hindu(Page 4)Parliament and State Legislature (GS II)– How are legislators disqualified?
– What are the constitutional provisions related to it?
Political Parties and SymbolsThe Hindu (Page 5)Polity and Governance (GS II)– What is a party symbol?
– Its significance
Maratha reservationThe Hindu (Page 5)Polity and Governance (GS II)– Who are the Marathas?
– What is the Maratha reservation issue?
Vidyarambham ceremony and free thought and freedom of belief.The Hindu (Page 5)Art and Culture (GS I) / Polity and Governance (GS II)– What is the Vidyarambham ritual?
Bharat Stage emission standardsThe Hindu(Page 6)Indian Express (Page 4) Environment (GS III)– What are the Bharat Stage emission standards?
– Its significance
Mehrauli Archaeological Park The Hindu(Page 7)Indian Express (Page 4)Indian Architecture (GS I) – What is the cultural significance of the Mehrauli Archaeological Park?
Criminal Justice System : interpretations by the court The Hindu(Page 8)Polity and Governance (GS II)– What is the Criminal Justice System?
– Its interpretations by the court 
Caste census, its impact on secularismThe Hindu(Page 8)Polity and Governance (GS II)– What is the Caste census?
– Its impact on secularism
Manipur HC permits tribes to challenge March 27 orderThe Hindu(Page 10)Polity and Governance (GS II)– Manipur HC permits tribes to challenge the March 27 order. What will be its impact?
Simultaneous pollsThe Hindu(Page 10)
Polity and Governance (GS II)– What are Simultaneous polls?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
Meri Maati Mera Desh’ [My soil, my country] campaignThe Hindu(Page 10)
Polity and Governance (GS II)– What is the Meri Maati Mera Desh’ [My soil, my country] campaign?
– Its aims and objectives
Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight today
The Hindu(Page 12)Space (GS III)– What is the Gaganyaan Mission?
– Its objectives 
Parliamentary Ethics CommitteeIndian Express(Page 5)Polity and Governance (GS II– What are the roles and objectives of the Parliamentary Ethics Committee?
disability rights Indian Express(Page 10)Social Justice (GS II)– What are disability rights? 
– Its significance
Climate financeIndian Express(Page 11)
Environment (GS III)– What is Climate finance?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
How MPs ask questions in Lok SabhaIndian Express(Page 15)
Polity and Governance (GS II)– How MPs ask questions in Lok Sabha?
– What is the importance of the exercise?
FRBs (fast radio bursts)Indian Express(Page 15)
Space (GS III)– What are FRBs (fast radio bursts)?
– Its significance
Affidavit, sworn under oath: What do these terms mean?
Indian Express(Page 15)
Polity and Governance (GS II)
– Affidavit, sworn under oath: What do these terms mean?
proxy advisory firms 
Indian Express(Page 15)
Economy (GS III)– What are proxy advisory firms?
– Why are proxy advisory firms important?
“Roaring Revival: Tigers of India”PIBEnvironment (GS III)– What is the significance of the exhibition “Roaring Revival: Tigers of India”? 
Gujarat’s Dhordo being awarded as Best Tourism Village by UNWTOPIBMiscellaneous – Gujarat’s Dhordo being awarded as Best Tourism Village by UNWTO
– Its significance
Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPWD)PIBMiscellaneous – What are the roles and responsibilities of the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPWD)?
EXERCISE (MILAN) – 24PIBDefence– What is the EXERCISE (MILAN) – 24?- Its significance
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)PIBHealth– What are the key objectives of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)?