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/