Headlines of the Day 22-08-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Centre debates taking a caste count during CensusThe Hindu(Page 1)GS2(Governance)
First batch of elephants begins journey to Mysuru to take part in Dasara festivitiesThe Hindu(Page 6)GS 1(Culture)
Kerala Health Department issues alert against mpoxThe Hindu(Page 6)GS2(Health)
Moral pressure and human rights complianceThe Hindu(Page 10)
GS1(Society)
Imports weaken Indian pharmaThe Hindu(Page 11)GS2(Health)
Were 8 crore new jobs created in three years?The Hindu(Page 12)
GS3(Economy)
analysing the sensibilities behind the Kanwar YatraThe Hindu(Page 13)GS 1(Culture)
PM begins Poland visit, says it will help forge more vibrant relationsThe Hindu(Page 14)IR(GSII)
SC to examine need for environmental regulatorThe Hindu(Page 16)
Environment(GSIII)
ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomesThe Hindu(Page 22)
Science and Tech(GSIII)
On Govt table: Double Ayushman Bharat’s insurance cover limit, count of beneficiariesIndian Express (Page 1)
Health(GSII)
Orangutan diplomacyIndian Express (Page 7)Environment (GSIII)
Is governor bound by aid and advise of chief ministers Indian Express (Page 7)GS2(Governance)
Justice hema committee report Indian Express (Page 7)GS2(Governance)
Laws on  sexual violence Indian Express (Page 8)GS1(Social Issues)
OTTs under Telecom Act: Despite govt’s denial, telcos have a different viewIndian Express (Page 11)

Economy (GSIII)

India-Africa Business conclave Indian Express (Page 11)IR(GSII)
the Battle of Monte CassinoPIBIR(GSII)

KVIC & DoP sign MoU for physical verification of PMEGPAirGovernance(GSII)
India’s private corporate investment is estimated to surge by 54 per centAir
Economy(GSIII)