Headlines of the Day 29-08-2024

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Bail the norm, jail is exception even in PMLA cases, says SCThe Hindu(Page 1)GS2(Governance)
A silent democratic backlash in South AsiaThe Hindu(Page 8)GS2(IR)

India is not well-placed to broker a ceasefire between Russia and UkraineThe Hindu(Page 8)

GS2(IR)
Sharpening India’s anti-tuberculosis fightThe Hindu(Page 8)GS2(Health)
Establishing a carbon marketThe Hindu(Page 9)GS3(Environment)

India is getting complacent in its fight against polio: dataThe Hindu(Page 9)GS2(Health)
On Ukraine’s surprise incursion into KurskThe Hindu(Page 10)
GS2(IR)
India and Russia sign a working plan to handle emergenciesThe Hindu(Page 12)

GS2(IR)

India signs repeat order for 73,000 SIG 716 rifles; deliveries by 2025-endThe Hindu(Page 12)

Defense(GSIII)
Union Cabinet redesigns Agri Infra Fund to cover FPOsThe Hindu(Page 14)

Economy(GSIII)


Further transmission of Chandipura virus possible in coming weeks, warns WHOThe Hindu(Page 14)
Health(GSII)

CCEA clears 12 industrial parks across 10 StatesThe Hindu(Page 15)

Economy(GSIII)

China warns U.S. over supporting Philippines in South China SeaThe Hindu(Page 16)

GS2(IR)
Wanted: a strategy to turn climate research into disaster managementThe Hindu(Page 20)


GS3(Environment )
‘High amount of microplastics in Indian personal care products’The Hindu(Page 20)
GS3(Environment )
Rs 6K-crore multi-tracking project, 2 new Railway lines get Cabinet nodIndian Express (Page 5)

Economy(GSIII)



Himachal Assembly passes bill raising marriage age for women to 21 yearsIndian Express (Page 12)

Governance(GSII)
10 Years of Jan DhanIndian Express (Page 12)Economy(GSIII)
ISRO finalises design of skull for the humanoid 
Indian Express (Page 12)
Science and Tech(GSIII)
India set to benefit as global LNG markets head towards supply glut, subdued prices, says ICRA


Indian Express (Page 13)Economy(GSIII)
Voluntary Vehicle Modernization Program or Vehicle Scrapping PolicyPIBGovernance(GSII)
Piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite developed can be used for energy harvesting
PIBScience and Tech(GSIII)
India’s Pharma Sector to Touch $130 Billion by 2030: Jitin Prasada
AirEconomy(GSIII)
Australia & Pacific Leaders Endorse Pacific Policing Initiative to Counter China’s Influence
AirIR(GSII)