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