News of The Day – 20th September 2024 |
SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. |
| News Headline | Source | Syllabus | What To Know? |
| Harappan civilisation: enigma remains even after 100 years of exploration | The Hindu | GS 1: Indian Heritage and Culture. | - About key sites and discoveries.
- Basics on Harappan civilization.
- Harappan Achievements.
- Historical Significance.
- Challenges and Continuing Mysteries.
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| Should children be barred from social media? | The Hindu | GS 2: Social Justice | - Impact of Social Media.
- Arguments against and for use of social media.
- Policy impact on regulation.
- Global practices on regulation.
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| SC junks curative pleas by telecom firms on AGR dues | The Hindu | GS 2: Polity and Governance | - About AGR dues and related disputes.
- Curative Petition and provisions related to it.
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| India abstains from resolution against Israel | The Hindu | GS 2: International Relation | - About the resolution.
- India’s Stance and change in approach.
- India-Israel ties: economic and defense.
- India’s continued support for the cause of Palestine.
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| FATF placed India in the “Regular follow-up” Category | PIB | GS 2: International Relation | - About FATF
- Different categories and basis of categorisation.
- India’s position at FATF
- Significance of FATF
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| Red Sea Crisis | Indian Express | GS 2: International Relation | - About the Red Sea role in the trade Route.
- Recent Houthi Attacks in the region.
- Internal efforts to curb the crisis.
- Map of the Region.
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| MQ-9B Sea Guardian drone | Indian Express | GS 2: International Relation | - About the India-US deal.
- Features of MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drone.
- Recent issues raised by Indian Navy.
- Strategic Importance of the deal.
- Upcoming India-US defense deal.
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| India’s zinc consumption to rise to over 2 mn tonnes in next 10 years | BS | GS 3: Economy | - About Rise in demand of Zinc in India.
- Hindustan Zinc Limited and International Zinc Association.
- Future projection in the Zinc Industry.
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| Cleanliness Target Unit (CTU) | The Hindu | GS 3: Environment and ecology | - About Cleanliness Target Units.
- Role of different Institutions.
- Significance in achieving goals of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
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| Amur Falcon | Indian Express | GS 3: Environment and Ecology | - About the Amur Falcon.
- Threats to Amur Falcon.
- Conservation efforts and related provisions (WPA 1972 )
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| amoebic meningoencephalitis | The Hindu | GS 3: Science and Technology | - About Amoebic meningoencephalitis.
- Related symptoms and Health Impact
- Kerala model of fight against it.
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