1.Possibly an act of mischief, says NPCIL chief
Significance: Tritiated heavy water, a radioactive substance, got mixed with the water in a drinking water cooler in the reactor building of the first unit of the Kaiga Atomic Power Station in Karnataka.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113057140100.htm
2. Judiciary told to reduce backlog of cases
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113056970100.htm
3. Dubai debt crisis may not cause huge job losses: Ravi
Significance: Indians living in the Gulf remitted $27 billion in 2007 to make India the top receiver of migrant remittances. The United Arab Emirates, has nearly two million Indian population and is the country’s largest export destination with shipments of about $24 billion in fiscal 2008-09. The debt crisis in Dubai World will certainly affect the Indian economy especially in Kerala.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113055451100.htm
4. India, Canada clinch civil nuclear deal
Significance: This is a landmark deal paving the way for supply of Canadian atomic technology, equipment and uranium to India after a gap of 34 years. This is an important step to achieve energy security.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113055371000.htm
5. “So much we can learn from each other at TED meet”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113057050100.htm
6. IFAD chief says climate change threat is very real
Significance: The issue covers the incidences showing the effects of climate change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113060091000.htm
7. Government plans a range of mobile-based services
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113050060100.htm
8. Lata Mangeshkar conferred highest French honour
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113056891800.htm
9. President to inaugurate 62nd World Newspaper Congress
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113060751800.htm
10. “Emphasis is on human resource development”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113055461100.htm
11. ‘No question of taking any binding emission cuts’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113055351000.htm
12. A manageable crisis
Significance: The author talks about the ramification of the Dubai crisis on Indian economy.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113055240801.htm
13. HIV entry ban repealed
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/30/stories/2009113055240800.htm
14. Tackling food inflation
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Tackling-food-inflation/articleshow/5282923.cms
15. Defiant Iran approves 10 new enrichment sites
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/defiant-iran-approves-10-new-enrichment-sites/547854/
16. ISRO to launch 8 foreign satellites; also eyes acquisitions
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/isro-to-launch-8-foreign-satellites-also-eyes-acquisitions/547988/
Monday, November 30, 2009
Current Events Nov 29
1. India for emission cut target with equitable burden-sharing
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112958120100.htm
2. India, China ready climate draft
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112954930800.htm
3. Where the pedestrian is a third class citizen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960491100.htm
4. China, India powerhouses for growth: Zhang Yan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960481100.htm
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112958120100.htm
2. India, China ready climate draft
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112954930800.htm
3. Where the pedestrian is a third class citizen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960491100.htm
4. China, India powerhouses for growth: Zhang Yan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/29/stories/2009112960481100.htm
Current Events 28
1. Not for punitive approach, says India
Significance: India even voted against Iran in IAEA it does not support punitive approach against Iran.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112858570100.htm
2. After China, India considers setting emissions intensity target
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112858530100.htm
3. International patience with Iran is “running out”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861211000.htm
4. Vote should not detract from dialogue: India
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861251000.htm
5. Malnutrition reaches epidemic proportions in Madhya Pradesh
Significance: Malnutrition is public health crisis in India which most of the states are facing. It's a combined result of poverty, unemployment, neglect of women and children, failure of administration, unhygenic living and lack of public health care.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112858112000.htm
6. See dialogue resumption offer in context: Antony
Significance: The issue is about India-Pakistan dialogue resumption. The government wants Pakistan to take action against terrorist infrastructure.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112855471000.htm
7. New Scientific Advisory Committee in place
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861491400.htm
8. Fourth of India turning into desert: ISRO
Significance: ISRO confirms the effects of Climate change in India. The reckless urbanisation, clearing of forests for agricultural use, industrailisation etc are causes for increasing desertification in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861481400.htm
9. Dubai’s financial woes shake up world
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861501400.htm
10. Infrastructure sector growth rises
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112857331500.htm
Significance: India even voted against Iran in IAEA it does not support punitive approach against Iran.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112858570100.htm
2. After China, India considers setting emissions intensity target
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112858530100.htm
3. International patience with Iran is “running out”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861211000.htm
4. Vote should not detract from dialogue: India
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861251000.htm
5. Malnutrition reaches epidemic proportions in Madhya Pradesh
Significance: Malnutrition is public health crisis in India which most of the states are facing. It's a combined result of poverty, unemployment, neglect of women and children, failure of administration, unhygenic living and lack of public health care.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112858112000.htm
6. See dialogue resumption offer in context: Antony
Significance: The issue is about India-Pakistan dialogue resumption. The government wants Pakistan to take action against terrorist infrastructure.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112855471000.htm
7. New Scientific Advisory Committee in place
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861491400.htm
8. Fourth of India turning into desert: ISRO
Significance: ISRO confirms the effects of Climate change in India. The reckless urbanisation, clearing of forests for agricultural use, industrailisation etc are causes for increasing desertification in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861481400.htm
9. Dubai’s financial woes shake up world
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112861501400.htm
10. Infrastructure sector growth rises
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/28/stories/2009112857331500.htm
Friday, November 27, 2009
Current Events Nov 27
1. CJI justifies collegium system for appointment
Significance: Following the Supreme Court judgments and the Constitution in the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary, a collegium decides on the appointment of judges.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112761201000.htm
2. Srikumar Banerjee appointed AEC Chairman
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756301100.htm
3. China announces target to limit gas emissions
Significance: Analysts here described Thursday’s statement as a positive step, but cautioned that it may not be viewed as a big enough boost.Reducing carbon intensity does not mean China’s net emissions will fallbut are set to continue rising in the near future.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112758640100.htm
4. U.S. help sought to set up National Environmental Protection Authority
Significance: With ever increasing carbon emission, detoriation of environment creation of NEPA is a good step.The NEPA will function as a premier scientific body for monitoring and regulating compliance with environment-related laws.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756251000.htm
5. Palestinians reject Israel’s offer
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756591500.htm
6. Obama to attend climate meet, unveil new target
Significance: USA is leading GHGs emission country. New target talks about lowering the emission by 17% by 2020. This is far below than 40% as demanded by developng country.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756531500.htm
7. Last mile in the nuclear deal
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756160800.htm
8. India’s strategy at Copenhagen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756100800.htm
9. Where style has trumped substance
Significance: The author analyes the state of policing system and security on the eve of "Anniversarry" of 26/11.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756190900.htm
10. Obama to attend climate meet, unveil new target
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756531500.htm
11. 139 tigers killed in India since 2006: Minister
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/139-tigers-killed-in-India-since-2006-Minister-/articleshow/5264956.cms
12. Dead Sea may dry out completely by 2050
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/global-warming/Dead-Sea-may-dry-out-completely-by-2050-/articleshow/5268324.cms
13. Cementing Indo-US ties
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Cementing-Indo-US-ties/articleshow/5273587.cms
Significance: Following the Supreme Court judgments and the Constitution in the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary, a collegium decides on the appointment of judges.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112761201000.htm
2. Srikumar Banerjee appointed AEC Chairman
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756301100.htm
3. China announces target to limit gas emissions
Significance: Analysts here described Thursday’s statement as a positive step, but cautioned that it may not be viewed as a big enough boost.Reducing carbon intensity does not mean China’s net emissions will fallbut are set to continue rising in the near future.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112758640100.htm
4. U.S. help sought to set up National Environmental Protection Authority
Significance: With ever increasing carbon emission, detoriation of environment creation of NEPA is a good step.The NEPA will function as a premier scientific body for monitoring and regulating compliance with environment-related laws.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756251000.htm
5. Palestinians reject Israel’s offer
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756591500.htm
6. Obama to attend climate meet, unveil new target
Significance: USA is leading GHGs emission country. New target talks about lowering the emission by 17% by 2020. This is far below than 40% as demanded by developng country.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756531500.htm
7. Last mile in the nuclear deal
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756160800.htm
8. India’s strategy at Copenhagen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756100800.htm
9. Where style has trumped substance
Significance: The author analyes the state of policing system and security on the eve of "Anniversarry" of 26/11.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756190900.htm
10. Obama to attend climate meet, unveil new target
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/27/stories/2009112756531500.htm
11. 139 tigers killed in India since 2006: Minister
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/139-tigers-killed-in-India-since-2006-Minister-/articleshow/5264956.cms
12. Dead Sea may dry out completely by 2050
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/global-warming/Dead-Sea-may-dry-out-completely-by-2050-/articleshow/5268324.cms
13. Cementing Indo-US ties
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Cementing-Indo-US-ties/articleshow/5273587.cms
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Current Events Nov 26
1. India, U.S. call for credible steps to eliminate safe havens for terrorists
Significance: India and USA,both pluralist societies are targets of terrorism. The sustained partenership between them is need to face the golbal terrorism.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112658510100.htm
2. Government recounts steps post 26/11
Significance: The issue covers the change in perspective for terrorism, the internal security, intellegence infrastructure, coastal security after 26/11.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655481000.htm
3. Climate change: India satisfied with joint statement
Significance: The joint statement between India and USA can lead to significant and focussed collaborative effort both on clean energy and climate change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112661261200.htm
4. Power of osmosis to deliver eco-friendly energy
Significance: Power by osmosis is the energy produced when fresh water meets seawater. This is emission free, environment friendly, non conventional form of energy.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112656041600.htm
5. Coordination problems in revamped coastal security
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655471000.htm
6. The challenges of maximum terror
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655260800.htm
7. Future based on mutual trust
Significance: The article covers India Russia defence cooperation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655380900.htm
6. Centre plans authority for national expressway
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112657181500.htm
7. World can reach climate pact by end 2010: Mexico
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/world-can-reach-climate-pact-by-end-2010-mexico/546456/
8. Between friends
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/between-friends/546336/
Significance: India and USA,both pluralist societies are targets of terrorism. The sustained partenership between them is need to face the golbal terrorism.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112658510100.htm
2. Government recounts steps post 26/11
Significance: The issue covers the change in perspective for terrorism, the internal security, intellegence infrastructure, coastal security after 26/11.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655481000.htm
3. Climate change: India satisfied with joint statement
Significance: The joint statement between India and USA can lead to significant and focussed collaborative effort both on clean energy and climate change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112661261200.htm
4. Power of osmosis to deliver eco-friendly energy
Significance: Power by osmosis is the energy produced when fresh water meets seawater. This is emission free, environment friendly, non conventional form of energy.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112656041600.htm
5. Coordination problems in revamped coastal security
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655471000.htm
6. The challenges of maximum terror
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655260800.htm
7. Future based on mutual trust
Significance: The article covers India Russia defence cooperation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112655380900.htm
6. Centre plans authority for national expressway
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/26/stories/2009112657181500.htm
7. World can reach climate pact by end 2010: Mexico
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/world-can-reach-climate-pact-by-end-2010-mexico/546456/
8. Between friends
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/between-friends/546336/
Current Events Nov 25
1. Fully committed to implementing civil nuclear deal, says Obama
Significance: India and USA agreed on the early and full implementation of our civil nuclear cooperation agreement. Also the strategic partnership aims at transfer of high technologies to India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561990100.htm
2. India indispensable to a future we want to build: Obama
Significance: India,the largest democracy and USA, the oldest democracy can work in cooperation for economic recovery,restricting proliferation of nuclear weapons, environment conservation and sustainable development,combating terrorism
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561131300.htm
3. RAPS’ fifth nuclear reactor attains criticality
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561161400.htm
4. Babri Masjid demolition was planned: Liberhan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112558130100.htm
5. A smart anti-terror force for Mumbai now
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561591800.htm
6. Coastal security process time consuming
Significance: 26/11 Mumbai attack by terrorist proved lack of security along the sea. The issue looks into the progress and difficulties in this regard.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112556051400.htm
7. Students urged to address social challenges
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561111200.htm
8. Package to win over Balochistan
Significance: Balochistan is province in Pakistan with insurgencies.Pakistan through this package is promising constitutional, political, economic and financial reform and early implementation monitored by Parliament.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561401700.htm
9. Voting rights for Tamils key: Rajapaksa
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561411700.htm
10. Lessons and challenges for Pakistan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112555760900.htm
11. Indo-US ties: Important, not urgent
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/Indo-US-ties-Important-not-urgent/articleshow/5265786.cms
12. Obama recognises India as 'nuclear power' for the first time
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5265319.cms
13. Reform our school education
Significance: Education is important to get skilled human resourse and to make India a Knowledge Society.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5265782.cms
14. India-US sign six MoUs on counter-terrorism
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indiaus-sign-six-mous-on-counterterrorism/546049/
15. All-out offensive against Naxals in March
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/allout-offensive-against-naxals-in-march/546086/2
Significance: India and USA agreed on the early and full implementation of our civil nuclear cooperation agreement. Also the strategic partnership aims at transfer of high technologies to India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561990100.htm
2. India indispensable to a future we want to build: Obama
Significance: India,the largest democracy and USA, the oldest democracy can work in cooperation for economic recovery,restricting proliferation of nuclear weapons, environment conservation and sustainable development,combating terrorism
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561131300.htm
3. RAPS’ fifth nuclear reactor attains criticality
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561161400.htm
4. Babri Masjid demolition was planned: Liberhan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112558130100.htm
5. A smart anti-terror force for Mumbai now
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561591800.htm
6. Coastal security process time consuming
Significance: 26/11 Mumbai attack by terrorist proved lack of security along the sea. The issue looks into the progress and difficulties in this regard.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112556051400.htm
7. Students urged to address social challenges
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561111200.htm
8. Package to win over Balochistan
Significance: Balochistan is province in Pakistan with insurgencies.Pakistan through this package is promising constitutional, political, economic and financial reform and early implementation monitored by Parliament.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561401700.htm
9. Voting rights for Tamils key: Rajapaksa
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112561411700.htm
10. Lessons and challenges for Pakistan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/25/stories/2009112555760900.htm
11. Indo-US ties: Important, not urgent
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/Indo-US-ties-Important-not-urgent/articleshow/5265786.cms
12. Obama recognises India as 'nuclear power' for the first time
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5265319.cms
13. Reform our school education
Significance: Education is important to get skilled human resourse and to make India a Knowledge Society.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5265782.cms
14. India-US sign six MoUs on counter-terrorism
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indiaus-sign-six-mous-on-counterterrorism/546049/
15. All-out offensive against Naxals in March
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/allout-offensive-against-naxals-in-march/546086/2
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Current Events Nov 24
1. Rajapaksa calls early presidential election
Significance: The new government will have a difficult task of balancing the ineterests and aspirations of the Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority, after defeat of LTTE. Also,international community is pressurising Sri Lanka to provide greater autonomy in the North.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112458060100.htm
2. Manmohan signals expansion of liberalisation policies, calls for American investment
Significance: American business to increase investment in crucial areas such as infrastructure,agriculture-based businesses, including cold chains, agricultural marketing and food processing, manufacturing and mining.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112461150100.htm
3. Manmohan briefed on Af-Pak policy
Significance: The Af-Pak policy is the policy of Obama goernment in which it connects the instability in Afghanistan and Pakistan with the Kashmir issue. India is no taker of this policy.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112460531000.htm
4. Reena Kaushal off to South Pole
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112456942000.htm
5. Little done to block terror funding: J&K DGP
Significance: World over the terrorist activities are funded secretaly. The issue talks about these fundings and growing terrorism in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112460581100.htm
6. Mirwaiz scraps Hurriyat posts, assumes full control
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455401100.htm
7. Journalist Rajkhowa passes away
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455341000.htm
8. Lula welcomes Ahmadinejad despite U.S. unease
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112460771500.htm
9. Eleventh Plan and health care
Significance: The role of health care is important for not only Economic development but also for social transformation. The Eleventh Plan, whose central theme is ‘Inclusive Growth,’ has substantially stepped up the allocation for health.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455170800.htm
10. The Mumbai attacks and Indo-U.S. relations
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455250900.htm
11. ‘Green’ electricity for Bihar villages
Significance: A simple and strictly local power generation system has proved that rural Indian communities are willing and able to pay for reliable electricity.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455240900.htm
12. Climate change: Getting it right
Significance: The issue talks about the role India and China shall play for mitigsting climate change.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/Climate-change-Getting-it-right/articleshow/5262839.cms
13. NREGA: An employment mirage
Significance: The issue analyses the implementation of NREGA in states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, the bottlenecks related to the implementation.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5262831.cms
14. India committed towards world free of N-weapons: PM
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-committed-towards-world-free-of-nweapons-pm/545557/
15. Ready for talks if Pak abjures terror: PM
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ready-for-talks-if-pak-abjures-terror-pm/545487/
16. After Nalbari
Significance: The issue puts views regarding ULFA in Assam and the way to tackle the menace.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-nalbari/545478/
Significance: The new government will have a difficult task of balancing the ineterests and aspirations of the Sinhalese majority and Tamil minority, after defeat of LTTE. Also,international community is pressurising Sri Lanka to provide greater autonomy in the North.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112458060100.htm
2. Manmohan signals expansion of liberalisation policies, calls for American investment
Significance: American business to increase investment in crucial areas such as infrastructure,agriculture-based businesses, including cold chains, agricultural marketing and food processing, manufacturing and mining.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112461150100.htm
3. Manmohan briefed on Af-Pak policy
Significance: The Af-Pak policy is the policy of Obama goernment in which it connects the instability in Afghanistan and Pakistan with the Kashmir issue. India is no taker of this policy.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112460531000.htm
4. Reena Kaushal off to South Pole
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112456942000.htm
5. Little done to block terror funding: J&K DGP
Significance: World over the terrorist activities are funded secretaly. The issue talks about these fundings and growing terrorism in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112460581100.htm
6. Mirwaiz scraps Hurriyat posts, assumes full control
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455401100.htm
7. Journalist Rajkhowa passes away
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455341000.htm
8. Lula welcomes Ahmadinejad despite U.S. unease
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112460771500.htm
9. Eleventh Plan and health care
Significance: The role of health care is important for not only Economic development but also for social transformation. The Eleventh Plan, whose central theme is ‘Inclusive Growth,’ has substantially stepped up the allocation for health.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455170800.htm
10. The Mumbai attacks and Indo-U.S. relations
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455250900.htm
11. ‘Green’ electricity for Bihar villages
Significance: A simple and strictly local power generation system has proved that rural Indian communities are willing and able to pay for reliable electricity.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/24/stories/2009112455240900.htm
12. Climate change: Getting it right
Significance: The issue talks about the role India and China shall play for mitigsting climate change.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/Climate-change-Getting-it-right/articleshow/5262839.cms
13. NREGA: An employment mirage
Significance: The issue analyses the implementation of NREGA in states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, the bottlenecks related to the implementation.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5262831.cms
14. India committed towards world free of N-weapons: PM
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-committed-towards-world-free-of-nweapons-pm/545557/
15. Ready for talks if Pak abjures terror: PM
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ready-for-talks-if-pak-abjures-terror-pm/545487/
16. After Nalbari
Significance: The issue puts views regarding ULFA in Assam and the way to tackle the menace.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/after-nalbari/545478/
Monday, November 23, 2009
Current Events Nov 23
1. India linking climate change commitments to energy security
Significance: Concerns for Climate change and Energy security for India is integrated for achieving sustainable development and growth.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359391000.htm
2. RIL bids for world’s third largest chemical firm
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112357100100.htm
3. 7 killed, 55 injured in two Assam bomb blasts
Significance: These blast signifies the upsurge of militancy in Assam posing grave threat to the internal security.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359840100.htm
4. SAARC: India for agreement on investment protection
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112355001100.htm
5. Frame sustainable Himalayan development policy: Bahuguna
Significance: Himalaya has unique ecosystem which is getting depleted due to human interferences as Global Warming, Ozone layer depletion, urbanisation, deforestation, urbanisation etc. To regenearate its natural resourses Himalaya needs sustainable development.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359320900.htm
6. Kakodkar wants science anchored in society
Significance: Strong linkages between research and technology, education and research is need the of day as India is moving into a knowledge society.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359581400.htm
7. NACC certification must for all universities and colleges: UGC
Significance: The move is an attempt to assess and thereafter ensure the quality of education offered in institutions of higher education in the country. The development of higher education is critisised by Yashpal Commitee recently.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112354710700.htm
8. Wildlife Protection Act to be amended to curb tiger poaching
Significance: Ministry of Environment and Forests proposes to bring in amendments to the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359591400.htm
9. Iran threatens unilateral action
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112355211400.htm
10. A year after Mumbai: the global battle of ideas
Significance: The issue talks about lack of sustainable efforts regarding the issue of global terrorism, in India and around the world.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112354850900.htm
11. Revival of Indian agriculture needs media intervention
Significance: The authour supports M. N. Swaminathan's idea of 2nd Green Revolution for reviving of Indian agriculture.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112354890900.htm
12. How can tax evasion be curbed?
Significance: The issue talks about the tax evasion, extent of black economy in India and the technical solutions to it.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5259114.cms
13. Integrated townships new mantra for developers
Significance: The article talks about upcoming trend of Integrated township in India. This information can be used in Geography optional.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/Integrated-townships-new-mantra-for-developers/articleshow/5257238.cms
14. India doesn't see China as a threat: Tharoor
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-doesnt-see-china-as-a-threat-tharoor/545117/
15. Test flight of Agni-II on Monday night
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/test-flight-of-agniii-on-monday-night/545104/
Significance: Concerns for Climate change and Energy security for India is integrated for achieving sustainable development and growth.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359391000.htm
2. RIL bids for world’s third largest chemical firm
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112357100100.htm
3. 7 killed, 55 injured in two Assam bomb blasts
Significance: These blast signifies the upsurge of militancy in Assam posing grave threat to the internal security.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359840100.htm
4. SAARC: India for agreement on investment protection
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112355001100.htm
5. Frame sustainable Himalayan development policy: Bahuguna
Significance: Himalaya has unique ecosystem which is getting depleted due to human interferences as Global Warming, Ozone layer depletion, urbanisation, deforestation, urbanisation etc. To regenearate its natural resourses Himalaya needs sustainable development.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359320900.htm
6. Kakodkar wants science anchored in society
Significance: Strong linkages between research and technology, education and research is need the of day as India is moving into a knowledge society.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359581400.htm
7. NACC certification must for all universities and colleges: UGC
Significance: The move is an attempt to assess and thereafter ensure the quality of education offered in institutions of higher education in the country. The development of higher education is critisised by Yashpal Commitee recently.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112354710700.htm
8. Wildlife Protection Act to be amended to curb tiger poaching
Significance: Ministry of Environment and Forests proposes to bring in amendments to the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112359591400.htm
9. Iran threatens unilateral action
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112355211400.htm
10. A year after Mumbai: the global battle of ideas
Significance: The issue talks about lack of sustainable efforts regarding the issue of global terrorism, in India and around the world.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112354850900.htm
11. Revival of Indian agriculture needs media intervention
Significance: The authour supports M. N. Swaminathan's idea of 2nd Green Revolution for reviving of Indian agriculture.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/23/stories/2009112354890900.htm
12. How can tax evasion be curbed?
Significance: The issue talks about the tax evasion, extent of black economy in India and the technical solutions to it.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5259114.cms
13. Integrated townships new mantra for developers
Significance: The article talks about upcoming trend of Integrated township in India. This information can be used in Geography optional.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/real-estate/realty-trends/Integrated-townships-new-mantra-for-developers/articleshow/5257238.cms
14. India doesn't see China as a threat: Tharoor
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-doesnt-see-china-as-a-threat-tharoor/545117/
15. Test flight of Agni-II on Monday night
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/test-flight-of-agniii-on-monday-night/545104/
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Current Events Nov 22
1. Resettle war-displaced Tamils by January 31: Rajapaksa
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112257930100.htm
2. Mullaperiyar dam safe: Tamil Nadu
Significance: Mullaperiyar dam is major irritant in the relations between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, showing the competition between states for natural resourses.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112254000100.htm
3. High priority to relations with U.S., says Manmohan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112257990100.htm
4. Ansari asks India, China to be mutually sensitive
Significance: This is vital if stability, security and prosperity in the shared spaces in India and China's near and distant neighbourhood are to be effectively ensured.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260030900.htm
5. Boost to intelligence sharing, countering terror likely during Manmohan’s U.S. visit
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112259920800.htm
6. “Footpaths make all the difference”
Significance: Footpaths are essential to provide safe transit facilities to the pedestrians as in India 50% casualties in road accidents are pedestrians.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260561800.htm
7. Take fight against terror to world stage: Pratibha
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260070900.htm
8. Try cross-border terror attacks in ICC: Balakrishnan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112252520900.htm
9. He popularised handlooms, Indian tea
Significance: The eminent musicologist, noted administrator and Chairman of the National Cultural Organisation, Dr. N.P. Seshadri, passed away.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112252480900.htm
10. Indian govt offers safe passage to ULFA's Rajkhowa, Barua
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indian-govt-offers-safe-passage-to-ulfas-rajkhowa-barua/544745/
11. UN welcomes decision to grant freedom to displaced Tamils
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/un-welcomes-decision-to-grant-freedom-to-displaced-tamils/544746/
12. India trying to deal with Maoists with calibrated approach
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-trying-to-deal-with-maoists-with-calibrated-approach/544754/
13. One year after 26/11
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5256301.cms
14. India on recovery trail, but challenges loom
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5257060.cms
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112257930100.htm
2. Mullaperiyar dam safe: Tamil Nadu
Significance: Mullaperiyar dam is major irritant in the relations between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, showing the competition between states for natural resourses.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112254000100.htm
3. High priority to relations with U.S., says Manmohan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112257990100.htm
4. Ansari asks India, China to be mutually sensitive
Significance: This is vital if stability, security and prosperity in the shared spaces in India and China's near and distant neighbourhood are to be effectively ensured.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260030900.htm
5. Boost to intelligence sharing, countering terror likely during Manmohan’s U.S. visit
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112259920800.htm
6. “Footpaths make all the difference”
Significance: Footpaths are essential to provide safe transit facilities to the pedestrians as in India 50% casualties in road accidents are pedestrians.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260561800.htm
7. Take fight against terror to world stage: Pratibha
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112260070900.htm
8. Try cross-border terror attacks in ICC: Balakrishnan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112252520900.htm
9. He popularised handlooms, Indian tea
Significance: The eminent musicologist, noted administrator and Chairman of the National Cultural Organisation, Dr. N.P. Seshadri, passed away.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/22/stories/2009112252480900.htm
10. Indian govt offers safe passage to ULFA's Rajkhowa, Barua
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/indian-govt-offers-safe-passage-to-ulfas-rajkhowa-barua/544745/
11. UN welcomes decision to grant freedom to displaced Tamils
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/un-welcomes-decision-to-grant-freedom-to-displaced-tamils/544746/
12. India trying to deal with Maoists with calibrated approach
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-trying-to-deal-with-maoists-with-calibrated-approach/544754/
13. One year after 26/11
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5256301.cms
14. India on recovery trail, but challenges loom
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5257060.cms
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Current Events Nov 21
1. BSNL commercially launches 3G mobile services
Significance: 3G services,the next generation in mobile telephony, will offer Internet on the move at speeds up to 3.6 Mbps, video calling, mobile TV and a host of applications.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112159410100.htm
2. A.P. number one in pharma exports
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112158450100.htm
3. India, U.S. trying to close differences on nuclear deal ahead of PM’s visit
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112155851000.htm
4. Include environment concerns in calculating GDP
Significance: We need to move from Gross Domestic Product to Green Domestic Product for integrating economic development with sustainable development.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112161931600.htm
5. 'SDR a popular alternative to dollar’
Significance: With volatilities surfaced due to global recession the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considered as more stable global currency to replace dollar. The SDR, which was more of a unit of account, was linked, in terms of value, to a weighted basket of four major currencies.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112162901300.htm
6. EU gets President, foreign affairs chief
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112177781600.htm
7. I will fight for democratic rights of people, says Fonseka
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112154181600.htm
8. Ball is in Iran’s court: ElBaradei
Significance: International community is trying to persuade Iran to stop nuclear weapon development and in turn help Iran for its economic development.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112162262000.htm
9. Food summit let-down
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112153760800.htm
10. The long road to examination reforms
Significance: The National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2005) traces the source of a wide range of systemic ills in the public examination system. The issue highjlights some of these problems.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112153550800.htm
11. India, China 'very important' global players: US
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-china-very-important-global-players-us/544496/
12. India attaches high priority to its ties with US: Manmohan
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-attaches-high-priority-to-its-ties-with-us-manmohan/544515/
13. Pakistan using terror as instrument of state policy, says Manmohan
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Pakistan-using-terror-as-instrument-of-state-policy-says-Manmohan/articleshow/5253193.cms
14. Disinvestment: Centre should speed up process
Significance: The government should pursue the disinvestment programme more energetically to reshuffle its assets for the country’s new needs like like environment, urban infrastructure, need for solar energy and mass rapid transport system.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112162001700.htm
Significance: 3G services,the next generation in mobile telephony, will offer Internet on the move at speeds up to 3.6 Mbps, video calling, mobile TV and a host of applications.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112159410100.htm
2. A.P. number one in pharma exports
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112158450100.htm
3. India, U.S. trying to close differences on nuclear deal ahead of PM’s visit
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112155851000.htm
4. Include environment concerns in calculating GDP
Significance: We need to move from Gross Domestic Product to Green Domestic Product for integrating economic development with sustainable development.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112161931600.htm
5. 'SDR a popular alternative to dollar’
Significance: With volatilities surfaced due to global recession the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considered as more stable global currency to replace dollar. The SDR, which was more of a unit of account, was linked, in terms of value, to a weighted basket of four major currencies.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112162901300.htm
6. EU gets President, foreign affairs chief
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112177781600.htm
7. I will fight for democratic rights of people, says Fonseka
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112154181600.htm
8. Ball is in Iran’s court: ElBaradei
Significance: International community is trying to persuade Iran to stop nuclear weapon development and in turn help Iran for its economic development.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112162262000.htm
9. Food summit let-down
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112153760800.htm
10. The long road to examination reforms
Significance: The National Curriculum Framework (NCF-2005) traces the source of a wide range of systemic ills in the public examination system. The issue highjlights some of these problems.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112153550800.htm
11. India, China 'very important' global players: US
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-china-very-important-global-players-us/544496/
12. India attaches high priority to its ties with US: Manmohan
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-attaches-high-priority-to-its-ties-with-us-manmohan/544515/
13. Pakistan using terror as instrument of state policy, says Manmohan
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Pakistan-using-terror-as-instrument-of-state-policy-says-Manmohan/articleshow/5253193.cms
14. Disinvestment: Centre should speed up process
Significance: The government should pursue the disinvestment programme more energetically to reshuffle its assets for the country’s new needs like like environment, urban infrastructure, need for solar energy and mass rapid transport system.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/21/stories/2009112162001700.htm
Current Events Nov 20
1. Sheikh Hasina chosen for Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Significance: Ms. Hasina was chosen for her outstanding contribution to the promotion of democracy and pluralism, her determined drive to alleviate poverty and secure social and economic justice for her people through inclusive and sustainable development, and her consistent commitment to peace.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112058070100.htm
2.China backs only ‘relevant moves’ for peace in South Asia
Significance: This is a move from China to pacify India after India protested against China's role in the dispute between India and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112058080100.htm
3. Cabinet clears Bundelkhand package
Significance: Since last 50 years there is a movement for separation of bundelkhand state.Bundelkhand is geographically the central part of India covering some part of MP and some of UP.The population of this region is apprx. 5 crores.In spite of being rich in minerals, the people of Bundelkhand are very poor and backward because of no representation in the state and central politics.
This package,for development of Bundelkhand won't be useful unless sustained measures are introduced for overall regional development. politics.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112057500100.htm
4. Border tensions will not undermine larger relationship: China
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112055661000.htm
5. Egypt woos Indian investment in renewable energy
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112059891200.htm
6. Cabinet approves Nehru Solar Mission
Significance: Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission that aims to add 20,000 MW of power in India by 2022. This is an important step towards achieving Energy Secuirty.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112054301100.htm
7. India has no interest in Balochistan situation: Krishna
Significance: This is India's reply to Pakistan's allegations against India that India is exporting terror in Baluchistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112061291200.htm
8. India willing to be isolated but will not accept legally binding cuts, says Jairam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112059871200.htm
9. Six women in Forbes India rich list
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112061311300.htm
10. Making sense of inflation figures
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112054110800.htm
11. Let them talk
Significance: The article deals with the functioning of the Parliament, the unruly opposition,disruptions and adjournments due to disorderly scenes in the Parliment. It also considers some measures.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/let-them-talk/544008/
12. Clinton, Manmohan to discuss bilateral, global issues
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/clinton-manmohan-to-discuss-bilateral-global-issues/544105/
13. Liberal tech transfer, nuke cooperation on PM agenda in US
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pms-state-visit-to-showcase-strong-indous-ties/544106/
Significance: Ms. Hasina was chosen for her outstanding contribution to the promotion of democracy and pluralism, her determined drive to alleviate poverty and secure social and economic justice for her people through inclusive and sustainable development, and her consistent commitment to peace.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112058070100.htm
2.China backs only ‘relevant moves’ for peace in South Asia
Significance: This is a move from China to pacify India after India protested against China's role in the dispute between India and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112058080100.htm
3. Cabinet clears Bundelkhand package
Significance: Since last 50 years there is a movement for separation of bundelkhand state.Bundelkhand is geographically the central part of India covering some part of MP and some of UP.The population of this region is apprx. 5 crores.In spite of being rich in minerals, the people of Bundelkhand are very poor and backward because of no representation in the state and central politics.
This package,for development of Bundelkhand won't be useful unless sustained measures are introduced for overall regional development. politics.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112057500100.htm
4. Border tensions will not undermine larger relationship: China
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112055661000.htm
5. Egypt woos Indian investment in renewable energy
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112059891200.htm
6. Cabinet approves Nehru Solar Mission
Significance: Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission that aims to add 20,000 MW of power in India by 2022. This is an important step towards achieving Energy Secuirty.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112054301100.htm
7. India has no interest in Balochistan situation: Krishna
Significance: This is India's reply to Pakistan's allegations against India that India is exporting terror in Baluchistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112061291200.htm
8. India willing to be isolated but will not accept legally binding cuts, says Jairam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112059871200.htm
9. Six women in Forbes India rich list
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112061311300.htm
10. Making sense of inflation figures
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/20/stories/2009112054110800.htm
11. Let them talk
Significance: The article deals with the functioning of the Parliament, the unruly opposition,disruptions and adjournments due to disorderly scenes in the Parliment. It also considers some measures.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/let-them-talk/544008/
12. Clinton, Manmohan to discuss bilateral, global issues
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/clinton-manmohan-to-discuss-bilateral-global-issues/544105/
13. Liberal tech transfer, nuke cooperation on PM agenda in US
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pms-state-visit-to-showcase-strong-indous-ties/544106/
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Current Events Nov 19
1. India: no need for third party role
Significance: India's reaction a day after China and the United States issued a joint statement, which briefly mentioned India and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111958840100.htm
2. Sri Lanka revokes security clearance for civilians in North
Significance: The confidece building measure taken by Sri Lanka governmentto create a sense of dignity and equality in the North Sri Lanka.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111958970100.htm
3. 273 animals die in four months at Bannerghatta zoo
Significance: This shows our apathy towards wild life conservation and management.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111955510100.htm
4. India, U.S. to resolve issues on nuclear deal
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111955231000.htm
5. “Make appointment of CIC transparent’
Significance: Concerned over the intense lobbying for the post of Chief Information Officer (CIC), Right to Information (RTI) activists have sought the intervention of the Prime Minister in making the appointment process a transparent. This is needed to make RTI Act more effective.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111962011300.htm
6. Sunderban islands eroding at a faster pace: expert
Significance: This is direct effect on ecosystem of global warming and resultant sea level change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111958061300.htm
7. U.S., China to fight protectionism
Significance: With the world economy feeling the heat of recession, and the resultant rise in protectionism this determination by world's two biggest economies will certainly lead to promotion of world trade.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111955371400.htm
8. Japan calls for binding deal at Copenhagen
Significance: Japan emphasies on the role of both Developed and developing countries in mitigating climate change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111961241400.htm
9. An action plan for the future
Significance: The article deals with problem of Migration in India. AAccording to the author only a process of reverse migration based on the Gandhian model can save India’s cities, and also rural India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111952590900.htm
10. Relations with India, China equally important: US
Significance: USA is trying to pacify India after India's protests.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/relations-with-india-china-equally-important-us/543620/
11. On the road
Significance: The article emphasises on the state of safety on the roads in India.Road safety is a public health crisis, as the WHO has been pointing out for years. There are 13 deaths every hour on our roads, and India now has the highest number of road deaths in the world.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/on-the-road/543355/1
11. Debt pile could fuel double-dip recession: Obama
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/Debt-pile-could-fuel-double-dip-recession-Obama/articleshow/5245513.cms
12. Indian sugar protest forces parliament to shut
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Indian-sugar-protest-forces-parliament-to-shut/articleshow/5246601.cms
13. US’ supercop role for China gets India’s goat
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/US-supercop-role-for-China-gets-Indias-goat/articleshow/5245576.cms
14. Unfair competition
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Unfair-competition/articleshow/5245100.cms
Significance: India's reaction a day after China and the United States issued a joint statement, which briefly mentioned India and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111958840100.htm
2. Sri Lanka revokes security clearance for civilians in North
Significance: The confidece building measure taken by Sri Lanka governmentto create a sense of dignity and equality in the North Sri Lanka.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111958970100.htm
3. 273 animals die in four months at Bannerghatta zoo
Significance: This shows our apathy towards wild life conservation and management.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111955510100.htm
4. India, U.S. to resolve issues on nuclear deal
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111955231000.htm
5. “Make appointment of CIC transparent’
Significance: Concerned over the intense lobbying for the post of Chief Information Officer (CIC), Right to Information (RTI) activists have sought the intervention of the Prime Minister in making the appointment process a transparent. This is needed to make RTI Act more effective.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111962011300.htm
6. Sunderban islands eroding at a faster pace: expert
Significance: This is direct effect on ecosystem of global warming and resultant sea level change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111958061300.htm
7. U.S., China to fight protectionism
Significance: With the world economy feeling the heat of recession, and the resultant rise in protectionism this determination by world's two biggest economies will certainly lead to promotion of world trade.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111955371400.htm
8. Japan calls for binding deal at Copenhagen
Significance: Japan emphasies on the role of both Developed and developing countries in mitigating climate change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111961241400.htm
9. An action plan for the future
Significance: The article deals with problem of Migration in India. AAccording to the author only a process of reverse migration based on the Gandhian model can save India’s cities, and also rural India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/19/stories/2009111952590900.htm
10. Relations with India, China equally important: US
Significance: USA is trying to pacify India after India's protests.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/relations-with-india-china-equally-important-us/543620/
11. On the road
Significance: The article emphasises on the state of safety on the roads in India.Road safety is a public health crisis, as the WHO has been pointing out for years. There are 13 deaths every hour on our roads, and India now has the highest number of road deaths in the world.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/on-the-road/543355/1
11. Debt pile could fuel double-dip recession: Obama
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international-business/Debt-pile-could-fuel-double-dip-recession-Obama/articleshow/5245513.cms
12. Indian sugar protest forces parliament to shut
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Indian-sugar-protest-forces-parliament-to-shut/articleshow/5246601.cms
13. US’ supercop role for China gets India’s goat
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/US-supercop-role-for-China-gets-Indias-goat/articleshow/5245576.cms
14. Unfair competition
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Unfair-competition/articleshow/5245100.cms
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Current Events Nov 18
1. U.S.,China revive hopes of deal at climate talks
Significance: USA ans China would support a deal that would include binding reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions for developed countries, and “nationally appropriate” mitigation activities for developing countries.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111857470100.htm
2. Nuclear installations safe: Manmohan
Significance: The artical is significant as it deals with India and Canada relations with emphasis on Civil Nuclear trade.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111859661000.htm
3. Surprise over U.S.,China joint state
Significance: The joint statement talks about improvement and growth of relations between India and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111859681000.htm
4. Shift of power from West to East seen
Significance: The growing importance of Asia-Pacific region, China and India set to emrge as major powers there is certain shift of power from West to East.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111855201100.htm
5. Impeachment for ECs too, says CEC
Significance: Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla wants the Constitution to be amended so that the removal procedure for the Election Commissioners is made similar to that of the CEC.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111860571200.htm
6. ‘No changes to RTI Act without consulting people’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111860581200.htm
7. Hindi media and an unreal discourse
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111854990800.htm
8. Israel threatens land annexation
Significance: Israel's hreat in retaliation to Palestine move to seek statehood.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111855261500.htm
9. Oxford to collaborate in exploring Pattanam site
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111851751800.htm
10. The real solution for Naxalism
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Comments-Analysis/The-real-solution-for-Naxalism/articleshow/5237928.cms?curpg=2
11. Gear up for climate-change policy
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/columnists/jaideep-mishra/Gear-up-for-climate-change-policy/articleshow/5241115.cms
Significance: USA ans China would support a deal that would include binding reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions for developed countries, and “nationally appropriate” mitigation activities for developing countries.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111857470100.htm
2. Nuclear installations safe: Manmohan
Significance: The artical is significant as it deals with India and Canada relations with emphasis on Civil Nuclear trade.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111859661000.htm
3. Surprise over U.S.,China joint state
Significance: The joint statement talks about improvement and growth of relations between India and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111859681000.htm
4. Shift of power from West to East seen
Significance: The growing importance of Asia-Pacific region, China and India set to emrge as major powers there is certain shift of power from West to East.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111855201100.htm
5. Impeachment for ECs too, says CEC
Significance: Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla wants the Constitution to be amended so that the removal procedure for the Election Commissioners is made similar to that of the CEC.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111860571200.htm
6. ‘No changes to RTI Act without consulting people’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111860581200.htm
7. Hindi media and an unreal discourse
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111854990800.htm
8. Israel threatens land annexation
Significance: Israel's hreat in retaliation to Palestine move to seek statehood.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111855261500.htm
9. Oxford to collaborate in exploring Pattanam site
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/18/stories/2009111851751800.htm
10. The real solution for Naxalism
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Opinion/Comments-Analysis/The-real-solution-for-Naxalism/articleshow/5237928.cms?curpg=2
11. Gear up for climate-change policy
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/columnists/jaideep-mishra/Gear-up-for-climate-change-policy/articleshow/5241115.cms
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Current Events Nov 17
1. Hurriyat holds secret meeting with Chidambaram
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111757810100.htm
2. Iran wants nuclear fuel swap to take place on its own soil
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111757740100.htm
3. ‘Frame fresh norms to check nexus of politics-business’
Significance: The article talks about checking the growing nexus between politics and business and the resultant corruption.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760121100.htm
4. India, Iran discuss energy, transit routes
Significance: The peaceful relations between India and Iran are needed as fight against Taliban militants intensifies in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760081000.htm
5. Kakodkar confident of meeting 2020 target of nuclear power generation
Significance: The issue deals with India's target of meeting 2020 goal of 40000 MW energy and the problems such as land aquisition, accidents etc.to achieve the same.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754481200.htm
6. South Africa in talk with “friendly countries” on nuclear energy use
Significance: The issue covrs India - South Africa relations
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754471200.htm
7. We’ll make IAF dominant airpower: Antony
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760231200.htm
8. 'Iran hopes President Obama can deliver on his promises’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754260900.htm
9. Coming clean at Copenhagen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754190800.htm
10. Russia delays launch of Iran nuclear plant
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754621700.htm
11. Obama appeases dragon, says Tibet a part of China
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/obama-appeases-dragon-says-tibet-a-part-of-china/542659/
12. Govt asks ministries to rate their performance
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-asks-ministries-to-rate-their-performance/542360/
13. India, US and Burma's Unity
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-us-and-burmas-unity/541515/
14. IT betters govt service, but fails to check bribery: IIMA study
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/IT-betters-govt-service-but-fails-to-check-bribery-IIMA-study/articleshow/5238110.cms
15. The whole thing could crack
Significance: The issue deals with the neglect of Railway with respect to the Delhi-bound Mandore Express accident.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/The-whole-thing-could-crack/articleshow/5237938.cms
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111757810100.htm
2. Iran wants nuclear fuel swap to take place on its own soil
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111757740100.htm
3. ‘Frame fresh norms to check nexus of politics-business’
Significance: The article talks about checking the growing nexus between politics and business and the resultant corruption.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760121100.htm
4. India, Iran discuss energy, transit routes
Significance: The peaceful relations between India and Iran are needed as fight against Taliban militants intensifies in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760081000.htm
5. Kakodkar confident of meeting 2020 target of nuclear power generation
Significance: The issue deals with India's target of meeting 2020 goal of 40000 MW energy and the problems such as land aquisition, accidents etc.to achieve the same.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754481200.htm
6. South Africa in talk with “friendly countries” on nuclear energy use
Significance: The issue covrs India - South Africa relations
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754471200.htm
7. We’ll make IAF dominant airpower: Antony
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111760231200.htm
8. 'Iran hopes President Obama can deliver on his promises’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754260900.htm
9. Coming clean at Copenhagen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754190800.htm
10. Russia delays launch of Iran nuclear plant
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/17/stories/2009111754621700.htm
11. Obama appeases dragon, says Tibet a part of China
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/obama-appeases-dragon-says-tibet-a-part-of-china/542659/
12. Govt asks ministries to rate their performance
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-asks-ministries-to-rate-their-performance/542360/
13. India, US and Burma's Unity
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-us-and-burmas-unity/541515/
14. IT betters govt service, but fails to check bribery: IIMA study
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/IT-betters-govt-service-but-fails-to-check-bribery-IIMA-study/articleshow/5238110.cms
15. The whole thing could crack
Significance: The issue deals with the neglect of Railway with respect to the Delhi-bound Mandore Express accident.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/The-whole-thing-could-crack/articleshow/5237938.cms
Monday, November 16, 2009
Current Events Nov 16
1. Pranab, Rajapaksa discuss resettlement
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111653941000.htm
2. Global challenges require global responses, says Hu
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111654131300.htm
3. China seeks State expertise on Activity Based Learning method
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111657980100.htm
4.‘Konark temple crumbling’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111654381800.htm
5. Chidambaram asks police to go in for new technology
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111653931000.htm
6. A deal Iran can work with
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111651530800.htm
7. Widening capital market access
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111651540800.htm
8. Reviving PSE divestment programme
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111650121400.htm
9. Controlling finance, a responsibility on Parliament
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111650131400.htm
10. US seeks 'assurance' on non-proliferation from India
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/us-seeks-assurance-on-nonproliferation-from-india/542135/
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111653941000.htm
2. Global challenges require global responses, says Hu
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111654131300.htm
3. China seeks State expertise on Activity Based Learning method
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111657980100.htm
4.‘Konark temple crumbling’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111654381800.htm
5. Chidambaram asks police to go in for new technology
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111653931000.htm
6. A deal Iran can work with
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111651530800.htm
7. Widening capital market access
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111651540800.htm
8. Reviving PSE divestment programme
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111650121400.htm
9. Controlling finance, a responsibility on Parliament
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/16/stories/2009111650131400.htm
10. US seeks 'assurance' on non-proliferation from India
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/us-seeks-assurance-on-nonproliferation-from-india/542135/
Current Events Nov 15
1. Amendments to Right to Information Act on the anvil
Significance: National Campaign for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI) is demanding amendmants to RTI Act.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111560800900.htm
2. Pakistan wants India to resume comprehensive talks
Significance: Reducing tensions with India would better enable Pakistan to focus on the fight against terrorism and militancy on its soil.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555330800.htm
3. Not seeking to contain China: Obama
Significance: America now thinks that the rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555441100.htm
4. Signs of economic recovery evident, says President.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111560770900.htm
5. Indus civilisation reveals its volumetric system.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111556932200.htm
6. Mars exploration by 2030: ISRO chief
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111556912200.htm
7. Polling process becomes more credible.
Significance: This article demonstrates the use of information technology in electroral administration in Tamil Nadu.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555571300.htm
8. First aerospace SEZ in India launched
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111557310100.htm
10. Anti-terrorism accord to be signed during Hasina visit
Significance: This can be a welcome step to reduce terrorism threats from Bangladesh territory.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111556952200.htm
9. Three Pakistani Lashkar militants arrested in Dhaka.
Significance: This can be a welcome step in improving relations with India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555471200.htm
11.“A historic opportunity for Sri Lanka”
Significance: According to Pranab Mukherjee,Post LTTE,the relations between majority and minority in Sri Lanka shall be cordial to address the legitimate grievances of all communities and bring permanent peace and stability to this great nation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111560720800.htm
12. Message for Copenhagen
Significance: It is the most vulnerable, the poorest, who will be hit the hardest if the earth continues to grow warmer.
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/11/15/stories/2009111550090300.htm
13. Dissolving dreams
Significance: Thanks to a flawed Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act our record in Children's Rights remains dismal.
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/11/15/stories/2009111550120400.htm
14. Technologies to harvest uranium from sea
http://www.hindu.com/seta/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250321300.htm
15. Pachauri rubbishes government stand on melting glaciers
http://www.hindu.com/seta/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250021300.htm
16. Maternal tragedies
Significance: In 2005, India’s MMR was 16 times that of Russia, 10 times that of China and four times higher than that in Brazil.
http://www.flonnet.com/fl2623/stories/20091120262309600.htm
17.Gathering clouds -- CLIMATE CHANGE
http://www.flonnet.com/fl2623/stories/20091120262312800.htm
Significance: National Campaign for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI) is demanding amendmants to RTI Act.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111560800900.htm
2. Pakistan wants India to resume comprehensive talks
Significance: Reducing tensions with India would better enable Pakistan to focus on the fight against terrorism and militancy on its soil.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555330800.htm
3. Not seeking to contain China: Obama
Significance: America now thinks that the rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555441100.htm
4. Signs of economic recovery evident, says President.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111560770900.htm
5. Indus civilisation reveals its volumetric system.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111556932200.htm
6. Mars exploration by 2030: ISRO chief
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111556912200.htm
7. Polling process becomes more credible.
Significance: This article demonstrates the use of information technology in electroral administration in Tamil Nadu.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555571300.htm
8. First aerospace SEZ in India launched
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111557310100.htm
10. Anti-terrorism accord to be signed during Hasina visit
Significance: This can be a welcome step to reduce terrorism threats from Bangladesh territory.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111556952200.htm
9. Three Pakistani Lashkar militants arrested in Dhaka.
Significance: This can be a welcome step in improving relations with India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111555471200.htm
11.“A historic opportunity for Sri Lanka”
Significance: According to Pranab Mukherjee,Post LTTE,the relations between majority and minority in Sri Lanka shall be cordial to address the legitimate grievances of all communities and bring permanent peace and stability to this great nation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/15/stories/2009111560720800.htm
12. Message for Copenhagen
Significance: It is the most vulnerable, the poorest, who will be hit the hardest if the earth continues to grow warmer.
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/11/15/stories/2009111550090300.htm
13. Dissolving dreams
Significance: Thanks to a flawed Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act our record in Children's Rights remains dismal.
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/11/15/stories/2009111550120400.htm
14. Technologies to harvest uranium from sea
http://www.hindu.com/seta/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250321300.htm
15. Pachauri rubbishes government stand on melting glaciers
http://www.hindu.com/seta/2009/11/12/stories/2009111250021300.htm
16. Maternal tragedies
Significance: In 2005, India’s MMR was 16 times that of Russia, 10 times that of China and four times higher than that in Brazil.
http://www.flonnet.com/fl2623/stories/20091120262309600.htm
17.Gathering clouds -- CLIMATE CHANGE
http://www.flonnet.com/fl2623/stories/20091120262312800.htm
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Current Events Nov 14
1. Road map for divestment plan unveiled
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111458440100.htm
2. U.S. may not commit itself to emission cuts
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111458120100.htm
3. ‘Emission rate alarming in China, India’
Significance: The article concerns about carbon emission in China, India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461371100.htm
4. Pakistan: India’s statements unwarranted
Significance: The issue is related to Gilgit-Baltistan region.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461281000.htm
5. Obama, Manmohan on World’s Most Powerful list
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111458062400.htm
6. France moots Climate Justice Plan, global taxation
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461261000.htm
7. India, Iran to explore closer ties in energy sector
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461271000.htm
8. Nationality of surrogate mother will decide citizenship: court
Significance: Gujarat High Court has held the surrogate mother as the “natural mother” and her nationality to decide the citizenship of the new-born babies irrespective of the nationality of the father.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456351100.htm
9. Frivolous government litigation clogs wheels of justice: Supreme Court
Significance: Statutory authorities should be responsible litigants
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456221000.htm
10. Climate change playing havoc with livelihoods of the poor
Significance: The issue covers the effects of climate change on poor people
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111454570500.htm
11. Hu’s four-point plan for global recovery
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456451200.htm
12. Japan, U.S. for nuclear-free world
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456461200.htm
13. Slip sliding away
Significance: The article analyses the reasons behind landfalls and landslipps in Nilgiri mountains recently
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111455760800.htm
14. Obama treats U.S. healthcare
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111455750800.htm
15. Future oil shortages drastically underplayed, say experts
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456000900.htm
16. India, South Africa to widen trade basket
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461571300.htm
17. Obama seeks to deepen strategic ties with China, skips Tibet
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/obama-seeks-to-deepen-strategic-ties-with-china-skips-tibet/541373/
18. Disinvest for better governance
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5221407.cms
19. Climate talks: Learning from past
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/Climate-talks-Learning-from-past/articleshow/5224807.cms
20. Debate: Reform funding for political parties?
1. Clean funding of parties required urgently
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Clean-funding-of-parties-required-urgently/articleshow/5224868.cms
2. State funding is the most suitable for India
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/State-funding-is-the-most-suitable-for-India/articleshow/5224871.cms
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111458440100.htm
2. U.S. may not commit itself to emission cuts
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111458120100.htm
3. ‘Emission rate alarming in China, India’
Significance: The article concerns about carbon emission in China, India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461371100.htm
4. Pakistan: India’s statements unwarranted
Significance: The issue is related to Gilgit-Baltistan region.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461281000.htm
5. Obama, Manmohan on World’s Most Powerful list
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111458062400.htm
6. France moots Climate Justice Plan, global taxation
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461261000.htm
7. India, Iran to explore closer ties in energy sector
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461271000.htm
8. Nationality of surrogate mother will decide citizenship: court
Significance: Gujarat High Court has held the surrogate mother as the “natural mother” and her nationality to decide the citizenship of the new-born babies irrespective of the nationality of the father.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456351100.htm
9. Frivolous government litigation clogs wheels of justice: Supreme Court
Significance: Statutory authorities should be responsible litigants
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456221000.htm
10. Climate change playing havoc with livelihoods of the poor
Significance: The issue covers the effects of climate change on poor people
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111454570500.htm
11. Hu’s four-point plan for global recovery
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456451200.htm
12. Japan, U.S. for nuclear-free world
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456461200.htm
13. Slip sliding away
Significance: The article analyses the reasons behind landfalls and landslipps in Nilgiri mountains recently
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111455760800.htm
14. Obama treats U.S. healthcare
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111455750800.htm
15. Future oil shortages drastically underplayed, say experts
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111456000900.htm
16. India, South Africa to widen trade basket
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/14/stories/2009111461571300.htm
17. Obama seeks to deepen strategic ties with China, skips Tibet
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/obama-seeks-to-deepen-strategic-ties-with-china-skips-tibet/541373/
18. Disinvest for better governance
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5221407.cms
19. Climate talks: Learning from past
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/comments-analysis/Climate-talks-Learning-from-past/articleshow/5224807.cms
20. Debate: Reform funding for political parties?
1. Clean funding of parties required urgently
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Clean-funding-of-parties-required-urgently/articleshow/5224868.cms
2. State funding is the most suitable for India
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/State-funding-is-the-most-suitable-for-India/articleshow/5224871.cms
Friday, November 13, 2009
Current Events 13 Nov
1. India raises issue of attacks with Kevin Rudd
Significance: This article is related to racial disrimination against Indians in Australia.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111358180100.htm
2. Fonseka quits as Chief of Defence Staff
Significance: This article covers the political turmoil in Sri Lanka.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357930100.htm
3. We’ll use force of law to tackle attacks: Rudd
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360031000.htm
4. Decision on biometric marker soon
Significance: This article is related to Unique Idetification Number and its implementation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360561800.htm
5. K.R. Narayanan Award for N. Ram
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360091100.htm
6. Cabinet clears HITS policy norms
Significance: Headend In The Sky (HITS), a digital delivery platform to distribute multiple channels through satellite straight to cable operators.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360071100.htm
7. FAO calls for worldwide hunger strike
Significance: FAO showing solidarity with one billion hungry people in this world on the eve of World Food Summit.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355291100.htm
8. Sale of petrol with 5% ethanol made mandatory
Significance: A move towards environmental conservation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360581800.htm
9. Antony asks Navy to close any gap in coastal security
Significance: This article is related to Coastal security in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360141200.htm
10. Panel on coastal security to be set up
Significance: This article is related to Coastal security in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357782000.htm
11. UPSC for replacing civil services preliminary with aptitude test
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357832000.htm
12. India lodges complaint against pharma MNCs with WIPO
Significance: The issue is related to the competition between Indian pharmaceutical firms and MNCs in generic drugs sector.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357651300.htm
13. ‘Sea-level rise, storm surges will inundate Kolkata areas’
Significance: Article covers consequences of Global Warming in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357520700.htm
14. ‘Take firm steps to enforce RTI compliance’
Significance: RTI implementation in Rajasthan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111359960700.htm
15. Invoking Lincoln, China cautions Obama on Tibet
Significance: This article covers the tussle between China and USA over Tibet.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355601500.htm
16. India, Australia to step up anti-terror cooperation
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-australia-to-step-up-antiterror-cooperation/541071/
17. Asia leads recovery
Significance: Article is related to recovery of world economy from the recession.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355581500.htm
18. A game changing scheme
Significance: This article is related to Unique Idetification Number and its significance.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355120800.htm
19. Preparing the ground for GST
Significance: The article is related to prerequisites for GST.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355110800.htm
20. Securing India’s science future
Significance: The article By N.R. Narayana Murthy emphisises on strong scientific researech and development in future.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355100800.htm
21. Obama fails to resuscitate the Middle East peace process
Significance: Analysis of Obama's Middle East Peace Initiative.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355160900.htm
22. Industrial data for September signals recovery
Significance: Indian industries showing recovery.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357671300.htm
23 Red terror
http://www.indianexpress.com/fullcoverage/red-terror/252/
Significance: This article is related to racial disrimination against Indians in Australia.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111358180100.htm
2. Fonseka quits as Chief of Defence Staff
Significance: This article covers the political turmoil in Sri Lanka.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357930100.htm
3. We’ll use force of law to tackle attacks: Rudd
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360031000.htm
4. Decision on biometric marker soon
Significance: This article is related to Unique Idetification Number and its implementation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360561800.htm
5. K.R. Narayanan Award for N. Ram
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360091100.htm
6. Cabinet clears HITS policy norms
Significance: Headend In The Sky (HITS), a digital delivery platform to distribute multiple channels through satellite straight to cable operators.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360071100.htm
7. FAO calls for worldwide hunger strike
Significance: FAO showing solidarity with one billion hungry people in this world on the eve of World Food Summit.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355291100.htm
8. Sale of petrol with 5% ethanol made mandatory
Significance: A move towards environmental conservation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360581800.htm
9. Antony asks Navy to close any gap in coastal security
Significance: This article is related to Coastal security in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111360141200.htm
10. Panel on coastal security to be set up
Significance: This article is related to Coastal security in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357782000.htm
11. UPSC for replacing civil services preliminary with aptitude test
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357832000.htm
12. India lodges complaint against pharma MNCs with WIPO
Significance: The issue is related to the competition between Indian pharmaceutical firms and MNCs in generic drugs sector.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357651300.htm
13. ‘Sea-level rise, storm surges will inundate Kolkata areas’
Significance: Article covers consequences of Global Warming in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357520700.htm
14. ‘Take firm steps to enforce RTI compliance’
Significance: RTI implementation in Rajasthan.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111359960700.htm
15. Invoking Lincoln, China cautions Obama on Tibet
Significance: This article covers the tussle between China and USA over Tibet.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355601500.htm
16. India, Australia to step up anti-terror cooperation
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-australia-to-step-up-antiterror-cooperation/541071/
17. Asia leads recovery
Significance: Article is related to recovery of world economy from the recession.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355581500.htm
18. A game changing scheme
Significance: This article is related to Unique Idetification Number and its significance.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355120800.htm
19. Preparing the ground for GST
Significance: The article is related to prerequisites for GST.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355110800.htm
20. Securing India’s science future
Significance: The article By N.R. Narayana Murthy emphisises on strong scientific researech and development in future.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355100800.htm
21. Obama fails to resuscitate the Middle East peace process
Significance: Analysis of Obama's Middle East Peace Initiative.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111355160900.htm
22. Industrial data for September signals recovery
Significance: Indian industries showing recovery.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/13/stories/2009111357671300.htm
23 Red terror
http://www.indianexpress.com/fullcoverage/red-terror/252/
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Hindu 12 Nov
1. Cyclone Phyan kills four in Maharashtra
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111258120100.htm
2. Rajiv Shah nominated to head USAID
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261601800.htm
3. Reality different from rhetoric on ties with China
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111257561000.htm
4. Address deficiency in teaching quality: PM
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111260981000.htm
5. Violence continues near Lalgarh
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261041200.htm
6. Constitution Bench to decide on judicial legislation
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111254611000.htm
7. Jairam points out ‘gross violations’ in dam project
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111260820700.htm
8. Yemen: Tehran-Riyadh rift deepens
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261391700.htm
9. U.S. to support climate fund
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261351700.htm
10. Abbas calls for Palestinian unity
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261371700.htm
11. Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan today
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111260941000.htm
12. Of receding glaciers and lack of benchmark data
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111257530900.htm
13. Need for creativity in classroom : A P J abdul Kalam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111254570900.htm
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111258120100.htm
2. Rajiv Shah nominated to head USAID
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261601800.htm
3. Reality different from rhetoric on ties with China
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111257561000.htm
4. Address deficiency in teaching quality: PM
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111260981000.htm
5. Violence continues near Lalgarh
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261041200.htm
6. Constitution Bench to decide on judicial legislation
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111254611000.htm
7. Jairam points out ‘gross violations’ in dam project
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111260820700.htm
8. Yemen: Tehran-Riyadh rift deepens
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261391700.htm
9. U.S. to support climate fund
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261351700.htm
10. Abbas calls for Palestinian unity
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111261371700.htm
11. Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan today
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111260941000.htm
12. Of receding glaciers and lack of benchmark data
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111257530900.htm
13. Need for creativity in classroom : A P J abdul Kalam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/12/stories/2009111254570900.htm
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Hindu 11 Nov
1. China criticises India for ignoring its ‘concerns’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160271000.htm
2. Death toll in the Nilgiris rises to 43
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111157460100.htm
3. President’s clearance for appointment of 4 judges
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160361100.htm
4. NLFT kills 8 Reang villagers
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160431200.htm
5.Barsinghsar plant to go on steam in March
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155490800.htm
6. China’s fighter jets for Pakistan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111161131700.htm
7. World leaders gather in Berlin to celebrate the Wall’s fall
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111161081700.htm
8. Militant sanctuaries
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155560800.htm
9. The media and the farm sector
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160130800.htm
10. Climate: rich and poor must work together
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155650900.htm
11. The politics of streetfighting
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155610900.htm
12. GST should replace most indirect taxes
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155991300.htm
13. RIL strikes oil in Cambay basin
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155941300.htm
14. India, Columbia sign bilateral agreement
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155911300.htm
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160271000.htm
2. Death toll in the Nilgiris rises to 43
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111157460100.htm
3. President’s clearance for appointment of 4 judges
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160361100.htm
4. NLFT kills 8 Reang villagers
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160431200.htm
5.Barsinghsar plant to go on steam in March
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155490800.htm
6. China’s fighter jets for Pakistan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111161131700.htm
7. World leaders gather in Berlin to celebrate the Wall’s fall
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111161081700.htm
8. Militant sanctuaries
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155560800.htm
9. The media and the farm sector
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111160130800.htm
10. Climate: rich and poor must work together
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155650900.htm
11. The politics of streetfighting
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155610900.htm
12. GST should replace most indirect taxes
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155991300.htm
13. RIL strikes oil in Cambay basin
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155941300.htm
14. India, Columbia sign bilateral agreement
http://www.hindu.com/2009/11/11/stories/2009111155911300.htm
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