News of The Day – 13th April 2024

News of The Day – 13th April 2024
Sources: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.
News Headline	Source	Syllabus	What To Know?
Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bishub, Bahag Bihu, Poila Boishakh	PIB	GS 1: History	Traditional New Year and Harvest Festivals in India
What are volcanic vortex rings?	Indian Express	GS 1: Geography	About Mount Etna What are volcanic vortex rings? Map: Major Active Volcanoes Around World
Candidates have a right to privacy from voters	The Hindu	GS 2: Polity and Governance	Right to Privacy of Election Candidates Ethical Dilemma: Privacy and Transparency in Electoral Candidates
Regulatory Sandbox (RS)	PIB	GS 2: Polity and Governance	Key Recommendations on Regulatory Sandbox About Regulatory Sandbox
Microbial formulations to improve agricultural productivity	The Hindu	GS 3: Economy	Overview of Bactolime, Bactogypsum and Trichogypsum Significance of these Microbial Formulations
India’s forex reserves hit all-time high of $648 billion	Livemint	GS 3: Economy	Status of India’s Forex Reserves About Foreign Exchange Reserves Implications of Changes in Forex Reserves
Mercenary Spyware	Moneycontrol	GS 3: Science & Technology	About Spyware Overview of Mercenary Spyware Attack Threats Associated with Spyware Attacks
piezoelectric bone conduction hearing implants	Indian Express	GS 3: Science & Technology	About Piezoelectric Bone Conduction Hearing Implants What is Bone Conduction Hearing? Overview of Piezoelectricity
How invasive species threaten natural ecosystems	Indian Express	GS 3: Environment & Ecology	What are invasive alien species? What are some examples of invasive wildlife in India? How do IAS impact native flora and fauna? What are IAS’ economic impact? Way Forward Case Study: Chital (spotted deer) in Andaman Island
Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) 2024	Down To Earth	GS 3: Environment & Ecology	Key Findings of the Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) 2024 Emissions reduction and net zero
12 nations responsible for 60% of world’s mismanaged plastic waste: Report	Economic Times	GS 3: Environment & Ecology	Key Findings of Plastic Overshoot Day Report Way Forward
Elusive Eurasian otter	Times Of India	GS 3: Environment & Ecology	About Eurasian Otter Overviews of Satpura Tiger Reserve