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/