Headlines of the Day 29-12-2023

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabusKey points to know
Pegasus spyware found on journalists’ phones after Apple alert, says AmnestyThe Hindu: (Page1)
The Hindu: (Page12)
Cyber Security (GSIII)– What is Pegasus spyware?
– Is Pegasus spyware targeting journalists in India?
– How are spyware regulated in India?
PM-UDAY schemeThe Hindu: (Page 4)Polity and Governance (GSII)– What is the PM-UDAY scheme?
– Its aims and objectives
Warli Paintings The Hindu: (Page 9)Art and Culture (GSI) – What are the key facts related to the Warli Paintings? 
India and Russia seem keen on renewing ties in a changed worldThe Hindu: (Page 10)IR (GSII)– Why is Russia important to India?
– What are the major pillars of India-Russia relations?
Right-wing populismThe Hindu: (Page 11)Governance (GSII) / IR (GSII) – What is right-wing populism?
– Is right-wing populism seeing a resurgence across the world?
Houthi attacks: a threat to global shipping?The Hindu: (Page 12)
IR (GSII) – Who are the Houthi rebels and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?
– What will be its impact?
SC Collegium recommends CJs to five High Courts
The Hindu: (Page 15)Polity and Governance (GSII) – How are judges appointed in India?
– What is the Collegium system?
– Its significance, concerns and the way forward
Women account for 49% of Ayushman cards, says MinistryThe Hindu: (Page 16)

Polity and Governance (GSII) 
– What is the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)?
– Its significance
Financial Intelligence UnitThe Hindu: (Page 16)Economy (GSIII)– What is the Financial Intelligence Unit?
– Its roles and responsibilities
Vivad Se Vishwas I scheme, The Hindu: (Page 18)
Economy (GSIII)

– What is the Vivad Se Vishwas I scheme?
– Its objectives
Decriminalising medical negligenceThe Hindu: (Page 22)Health (GSII)– What is medical negligence?
– Laws related to it
Nina Singh becomes 1st woman to head CISFIndian Express (Page11)Security Forces (GSIII)– Central Industrial Security Force: Its history, roles and responsibilities
– Female leadership in defence
Sunburn FestivalIndian Express (Page11)Art and Culture (GSI) – What is the Sunburn Festival?
– Its significance
AI in 2024: The dangers and the hope
Indian Express (Page 12)
S&T (GSIII)– What is Artificial intelligence (AI)?
– Its significance, criticism and the way forward
Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 10pibDefence (GSIII)– What is the Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 10?
– Its significance
section 194-O of the Income-tax Act, 1961PIBEconomy (GSIII)– What is the significance of section 194-O of the Income-tax Act, 1961?
Government issues notice to nine offshore cryptocurrency platforms for non-compliance under Prevention of Money Laundering ActAirEconomy (GSIII) / Internal Security (GSIII)

– What is the Prevention of Money Laundering Act?
– How are cryptocurrency  regulated in India?
SHRESHTA SchemeAirPolity and Governance (GSII) 


– What is the SHRESHTA Scheme?
– Its objectives and the Ministry associated with it