Daily Homework for Prelims and Mains-17 April 2024

 

Headlines Source Syllabus Your Homework
Reforms needed in the voting process-Explained The Hindu GS 2: Polity and Governance
  • When were Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) first introduced?
  • What have been the concerns raised by activists about EVMs?
  • What are the voting practices in other countries?
  • How can the process of voting be made more robust?
Why has India allowed FIIs to invest in its green bonds?-Explained The Hindu GS 3: Indian Economy
  • What are Sovereign Green Bonds?
  • Significance of FIIs Investment in Green Bonds
  • What is the Green Taxonomy Gap?
Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea The Hindu GS 3: Environment and Ecology
  • Key Findings
  • Why do Fish Need Tools?
  • How did the Wrasses use Tools?
  • Significance of these Findings
India’s parched rivers: At least 13 without water, much lower than same period last year Down to Earth GS 3: Environment and Ecology
  • Overview of Indian River System
  • Key Findings of Central Water Commission
  • Significance of Indian River Systems
  • Challenges Associated with Drying Rivers in India
  • Way Forward
  • Map: Indian River System
Acidification affecting crop growth, sequestration: Study Down to Earth GS 3: Environment and Ecology
  • About Soil Acidification
  • Status of Soil Acidification in India
  • Concerns Associated with Soil Acidification
  • Way Forward
Stricter view needed in custodial death cases: SC sets aside cop’s bail Indian Express GS 2: Polity and Governance
  • About Custody and Custodial Death
  • Status of Custodial Deaths in India
  • Major Reasons for Custodial Deaths in India
  • Problems Associated with Custodial Death
  • Laws and Provisions Dealing with Custodial Deaths in India and World
  • Way Forward
  • Table: Provisions Available for Persons Custody
Centre notifies panel led by Cabinet Secretary on issues of queer community Indian Express GS 2: Polity and Governance
  • About Queer Community
  • Issues Relating to Queer Community
  • Legal Rights Granted to Queer Community
Government promises to extend Ayushman Bharat to all senior citizens Indian Express GS 2: Polity and Governance
  • About Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY)
  • Significance of Extension of AB-PMJAY

 

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