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/