Current Events Dec 30

1. Manmohan signals return to Vajpayee line on CTBT
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123057570100.htm

2. India-Japan finalise action plan to advance security cooperation
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123054771000.htm

3. Meet today to discuss lull in LoC trade
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123059291400.htm

4. DRDO gets nod for French tie-up for Kaveri project
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123057301000.htm

5. Confrontation persists in Iran
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123059451700.htm

6. The rot beyond Rathore
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123051511000.htm

7. Powering a dynamic, multipolar Asia
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123051481000.htm

8. OVL, GAIL to join China project
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/30/stories/2009123059361500.htm

Current Events Dec 29

1. Japan hopes India will ratify CTBT
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122955931000.htm

2. Tourism Ministry for code of conduct to protect women and children
Significance: Through the policies like above the Tourism ministry plays important role in conserving the National Heritage
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122960332000.htm

3. CAG questions NRHM funds’ flow management
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122960342000.htm

4. Top opposition leaders arrested in Iran
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122960101700.htm

5. Awards for seven Indian-origin persons
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122957702000.htm

6. Nuclear submarine Nerpa inducted in Russian Navy
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122956081100.htm

7. Aam admi finds dal-roti out of reach in UPA’s second innings
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122952980900.htm

8. Call for concrete steps to raise trade with Japan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122957581400.htm

9. Putin inaugurates eastern oil pipeline
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122957571400.htm

10. NTPC signs agreement with Bhutan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/29/stories/2009122950781400.htm

11. Five myths about India
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Features/Five-myths-about-India/articleshow/5387992.cms?curpg=2

12. Japan, India ink pact for DMIC project
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/Japan-India-ink-pact-for-DMIC-project/articleshow/5389544.cms

Current Events Dec 28

1. Good news soon on Telangana: Pranab
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/28/stories/2009122859510100.htm

2. Japan’s new focus on Asia is good for India
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/28/stories/2009122858531000.htm

3. Poverty is surely declining, but not fast enough: Manmohan Singh
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/28/stories/2009122858641300.htm

4. India set to retain top spot in milk production
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/28/stories/2009122852521800.htm

5. Former CEC advocates compulsory voting
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/28/stories/2009122861051200.htm

Current Events Dec 27

1. Navy plans to acquire multi-role fighter aircraft
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/27/stories/2009122756541600.htm

2. Iran for Turkey option
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/27/stories/2009122755611200.htm

3. World’s fastest rail link in China
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/27/stories/2009122757521200.htm

4. Emerging markets including India to lead global recovery
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Emerging-markets-including-India-to-lead-global-recovery/articleshow/5384516.cms

Current Events Dec 25

1. Telangana thrown into turmoil
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/25/stories/2009122558020100.htm

2. Cost-push element behind rise in food prices, says Pranab
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/25/stories/2009122555851000.htm

3. Minister for moratorium on new units at 43 highly polluted areas
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/25/stories/2009122555951100.htm

4. A gesture to disabled children
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/25/stories/2009122561301000.htm

5. Taking stock of Copenhagen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/25/stories/2009122555780900.htm

Current Events Dec 26

1. Centre committed to Telangana: Moily
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122655451000.htm

2. Dialogue needed in West Bengal: Sen
Significance: Amartya Sen talks about political unity in the the state for its social and economic development.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122660061600.htm

3. India, Japan to firm up bilateral relations
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122660041500.htm

4. Shah’s nomination as USAID chief approved
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122655831300.htm

5. How to face security challenges
Significance: With India facing the challange from every form of terrorism the issue talks about the reforms needed in the internal security architecture.Home Minister has announced creating a National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) to converge all the agency figthting terrorism.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122655170800.htm

6. Factor in climate refugees
Significance: CLimate refugees are the people affected by the disasters caused by climate change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122655180800.htm

7. Copenhagen, tsunami and hunger
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122655310800.htm

8. Ten reasons why criminals in khaki get away
Significance: The authour talks about 10 reasons and solutions to punish the errant/ criminal officers in the administration.The urgency is needed aftermath molestation case result in which a former DGP was involved.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122655410900.htm

9. Thailand keen on closer defence ties
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/26/stories/2009122655621100.htm

10. Reforming internal security
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Reforming-internal-security/articleshow/5379656.cms

11. Corporate governance
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Corporate-governance/articleshow/5379650.cms

Current Events Dec 24

1. Wide-ranging consultations needed on Telangana: Centre
Significance: With the protests rising against dividing Andhra Pradesh, the central government is rethinking its decision of forming Telangana.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122457680100.htm

2. Outcome good, but not adequate: Pachauri
Significance: Pachauri, from TERI analyses the outcome of the Copenhagen Climate Accord.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122461151400.htm

3. Leave it to J&K people to decide on Article 370: Working Group
Significance: Article 370 specifies that except for Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communications,(matters specified in the instrument of accession) the Indian Parliament needs the State Government's concurrence for applying all other laws. Thus the state's residents lived under a separate set of laws, including those related to citizenship, ownership of property, and fundamental rights, as compared to other Indians.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122461071300.htm

4. Poets dominate 2009 Sahitya Akademi Awards
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122462072200.htm

5. Bifurcate Home Ministry, says Chidambaram
Significance: With the vulnurabilities of Indian internal security exposed in different terror attacks, Chindambaram proposes Home Ministry to concentrate on the issue of internal security.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122455761000.htm

6. Russia to help India build manned spaceship
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122455811100.htm

7. Receding hopes
Significance: The editorial talks about the negotiations at World Trade Organisation and the lack of progress over the issues of multi lateral negotiations.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122455640800.htm

8. GST will reduce tax burden by 25-30 %
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/24/stories/2009122456351600.htm

9. Iran's President Ahmadinejad mocks Obama
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/irans-president-ahmadinejad-mocks-obama/558635/

Current Events Dec 23

1.Sovereignty not compromised: Jairam
Significance: The Copenhagen climate accord has a provision for “international consultation and analysis” on India's mitigation actions instead of just informing the UNFCCC.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122356520100.htm

2. Axelrod interpretation wrong
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122356930100.htm

3. India to draw road map for low-carbon growth
Significance: India has committed itself to cutting its carbon emission intensity by 20-25 per cent by 2020 of the 2005 levels. This needs a planned effort by all the parties i.e. public , private, NGOs, communities and individuals.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122360651100.htm

4. India will help Bhutan’s democracy cause
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122360521000.htm

5. India, China agree to cooperate on climate change
Significance: India and China both emerging economies have convergent interests in climate change and sustainable development. Thus they need to cooperate in this regard.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122360531000.htm

6. Just a form of words: Stiglitz
Significance: Economics Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has denounced the “unconscionable” failure of the rich nations to proactively “save the planet.”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122361402000.htm

7. Prachanda for talks with India
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122360601000.htm

8. Russia to resume gas imports from Turkmenistan
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122361011700.htm

9. 8 Indian-origin CEOs at big U.S companies: Forbes
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/23/stories/2009122361432000.htm

10. Virtually condoning gender crimes
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Virtually-condoning-gender-crimes/articleshow/5367853.cms

11. Ranganath report to be implemented after talks: Khurshid
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ranganath-report-to-be-implemented-after-talks-khurshid/557944/

Current Events Dec 22

1. Manmohan: working on solution to Telangana
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122257560100.htm

2. ‘No political consensus on Gorkhaland’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122260741000.htm

3. ‘Operation Rakshak’ throws light on competence, vulnerability
Significance: Operation Rakshak was hold on the coast of Tamil Nadu to check the preparedness of different security agencies against terror attacks.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122250050100.htm

4. Operationalising climate accord difficult: Ghosh
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122260721000.htm

5. Maoists warn of more protests as strike ends
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122255631100.htm

6. U.S.: we can review implementation
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122260731000.htm

7. Optimistic assessment
Significance: The issue talks about recovery in Indian economy. Also it warns abouts rising inflation.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122255390800.htm

8. Peak oil, peak wood — what’s with all the peaks?
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/22/stories/2009122260951300.htm

9. Russia to host Tiger summit in 2010
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/environment/flora-fauna/Russia-to-host-Tiger-summit-in-2010-/articleshow/5360541.cms

10. Strict scrutiny
Significance: The issue talks about the proposed Judges Standards and Accountability Bill. The bill is aimed at creating discipline, accountability, transperancy among the Supreme Court judges.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/strict-scrutiny/557544/

11. Deported Uighurs told UN of fears of China return
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/deported-uighurs-told-un-of-fears-of-china-return/557747/

12. Netanyahu holds marathon talks on Israel-Hamas swap
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/netanyahu-holds-marathon-talks-on-israelhamas-swap/557754/

Current Events Dec 20

1. Compromise formula that saved the talks
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122060900800.htm

2. Behind the differential reach of primary education
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122055501000.htm

3. Climate accord at a glance for you
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122060890800.htm

4. Banish homework in primary schools: Sen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122055451000.htm

5. Panel: judicial promotions should be transparent
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122061101000.htm

6. Maoists launch three-day general strike
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/20/stories/2009122055671200.htm

Current Events Dec 21

1. States should take price rise seriously, says Pawar
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/21/stories/2009122155920100.htm

2. Germany keen on closer defence, civil nuclear ties
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/21/stories/2009122154211000.htm

3. China slams Copenhagen critics
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/21/stories/2009122154421400.htm

4. ‘Response to climate challenge faulty’
Significance: The issue covers the reaction of M.S.Swaminathan to the climate treaty at Copenhagen.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/21/stories/2009122159351000.htm

5. Far from inspiring
Significance: The issue analyses the climate treaty at Copenhagen.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/21/stories/2009122155350800.htm

6. An act with teeth, but of no use in protecting the weak
Significance: The issue traces the history of SC and ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/21/stories/2009122155400900.htm

7. Should MPs face mid-term appraisals?
Siginficance: With the growth of irresponsible and inefficient behaviour of the MPs in the parliament there should be some mechanism to trace their performance.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/Politics/Nation/Should-MPs-face-mid-term-appraisals/articleshow/5361215.cms?curpg=1

8. What Copenhagen agreement really means to India
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/What-Copenhagen-agreement-really-means-to-India/articleshow/5360387.cms

9. Silver linings
Significance: The issue highlights the silver linings at the recently concluded climate summit at Copenhagen.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/silver-linings/556927/

10. Guj law: 'Not practical to make voting compulsory all India'
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/guj-law-not-practical-to-make-voting-compulsory-all-india/557030/

Current Events Dec 18

1.‘Like China, India should protect food security’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/18/stories/2009121860811100.htm

2. NREGA will now be MGREGA
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/18/stories/2009121855651000.htm

3. Appointment of judges by collegium of judges
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/18/stories/2009121855530900.htm

4. Climate talks gather momentum
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/18/stories/2009121858240100.htm

5. Collegium decides to drop Dinakaran
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/18/stories/2009121858270100.htm

Current Events Dec 19

1. GJM rejects Chidambaram’s appeal
Significance: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha started agitation for creation of Gorkhaland separate from West Bengal.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121961621500.htm

2. 10% quota for Muslims in jobs, educational institutions recommended
Significance: The Misra panel recommends reservation for minorities on the basis of income. This shows even though we are still in the "Quota" mentality. Also resevation for minorities is basically for political gains.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121961371100.htm

3. ‘Visa on Arrival Scheme’ for five countries: Chidambaram
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121961601500.htm

4. Bhutan’s commitment to climate change unconditional
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121958331000.htm

5. Last-ditch efforts to salvage climate talks at Copenhagen
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121958920100.htm

6. Two solar power projects on the cards
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121950640100.htm

7. Maoists’ “states” unconstitutional, says government
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121961631500.htm

8. Birth of BASIC signals decline of G77?
Significance: BASIC- Brasil,South Africa, India and China- formed during Copenhagen negotiations is a group of emerging economies. These developing nations has different priorities than other developing nations.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121961611500.htm

9. Moving towards peace in Assam?
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121956280800.htm

10. Green energy concept for special economic zones mooted
Significance: Green Special Economic Zones means at least 25 per cent of the installed external lighting load should be solar powered.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/19/stories/2009121958121300.htm

11. Full Coverage of Copenhagen Climate Summit
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickieslist/5276366.cms

12. Poor countries reject US-BASIC deal on climate change
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/poor-countries-reject-usbasic-deal-on-climate-change/556399/

13. India, US accept 'Copenhagen Accord'; EU, others still unsure
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-us-accept-copenhagen-accord-eu-others-still-unsure/556442/

Current Events Dec 17

1. India guarded in response to nuclear report
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121756171000.htm

2. India won’t buckle under pressure on NPT: Krishna
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121756061000.htm

3. We will not sit quiet on social audit issue in NREGS, Aruna Roy tells Gehlot government
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121761471000.htm

4. Consensus eludes climate talks
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121759000100.htm

5. U.S. bill on gasoline curbs irrelevant: Iran
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121756901700.htm

6. Maoists “take over” Kathmandu
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121761691700.htm

7. No proof of Indian role: Baloch leader
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121756861700.htm

8. Judicial appointments: agenda for reform
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121758260800.htm

9. The system strikes back
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/17/stories/2009121756000900.htm

Current Events Dec 16

1. Time for consensus has arrived: U.N. chief
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/16/stories/2009121657640100.htm

2. National mission for women soon
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/16/stories/2009121659810900.htm

3. Violence and threats bring a government to its knees
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/16/stories/2009121655370900.htm

4. Coping with rising foodgrain prices
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/16/stories/2009121655350800.htm

Current Events Dec 15

1.‘Invaluable lessons from Chandrayaan-I’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/15/stories/2009121560321100.htm

2. Rich nations dividing developing countries to weaken voice, says China
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/15/stories/2009121555481000.htm

3. Bigger focus promised on Kyoto after African walkout
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/15/stories/2009121558020100.htm

4. The foremost academic economist of the 20th century
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/15/stories/2009121555440900.htm

5. Hard line diplomacy is not homeland security
Significance: The issue talks about India and Pakistan relations when Pakistan is battling with terrorism.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/15/stories/2009121555420800.htm

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Current Events Dec 14

1. Rift in Rosaiah Cabinet widens as Ministers stand firm
Significance: After central gonvernment declared its decision regarding Telangana, MPs and MLAs has sent their resignation.Ministers hailing from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions are opposing the decision of creating a separate Telangana State.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121457890100.htm

2. India will not compromise on key principles: Jairam
Significance:India is opposing Danish draft. This draft mandates all countries to cut emissions, agree to a peaking year and subject their mitigation actions to international scrutiny.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121457690100.htm

3. Dhanush missile test fired successfully
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121460371000.htm

4. No constitutional crisis in State, says D. Srinivas
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121450360100.htm

5. Congress ‘no’ to States Reorganisation Commission
Significance: With the initiation of process of creation of Telangana, there is increase in demands for creation of new states as Vidarbha, Harit Pradesh, Purvanchal, Bodoland, Gorkhaland.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121457650100.htm

6. China-Kazakhstan gas pipeline inaugurated
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121456491900.htm

7. Capping nuclear liability is a non-starter
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121455150800.htm

8. Seize the moment
Significance: A window of rare opportunity to break a 20-year-old cycle of violence in Jammu and Kashmir is presenting itself.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121455180900.htm

9. The grand challenges of Indian science
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121455190900.htm

10. India's Generation Next at risk
Significance: Indias's poor areas are struck by problems of malnutrition, heath problems for children.Almost half (48%) of children under the age of five are stunted, or too short for their age, and 43% are underweight, according to the National Family Health Survey of 2005-06 (NFHS-3).
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Indias-Generation-Next-at-risk/articleshow/5334675.cms

11. Fasting - still a powerful weapon of protest
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/fasting-still-a-powerful-weapon-of-protest/553931/

Current Events Dec 13

1. 35,000 subordinate courts needed: CJI
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/13/stories/2009121361060100.htm

2. Pranab: it doesn’t mean new States elsewhere
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/13/stories/2009121360070900.htm

3. The non-existent gram sabhas
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/13/stories/2009121360080900.htm

4. Iran proposes nuclear swap
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/13/stories/2009121360501600.htm

5. Violence rocks Andhra, Rayalaseema
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/13/stories/2009121357900100.htm

6. ‘We are not for peaking year concept’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/13/stories/2009121358010100.htm

7. India resists pressure to go beyond Kyoto protocol
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/India-resists-pressure-to-go-beyond-Kyoto-protocol/articleshow/5333251.cms

8. White paper on Railway's financial health likely on Dec 21
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/white-paper-on-railways-financial-health-likely-on-dec-21/553558/

Current Events Dec 12

1. GJM workers begin “fast-unto-death”
Significance: After Centre's remarks on Telangana there is increase in the separatist demands. The demand of Gorkhaland is one of them.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121260891100.htm

2. Nothing will be done in haste, Manmohan assures MPs
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121258600100.htm

4. Rehabilitation package for IDPs in Assam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121262100100.htm

5. Myanmar won’t be haven for insurgents, Krishna told
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121261131600.htm

6. No mediation on Kashmir: U.S.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121261161600.htm

7. Hu Jintao in Central Asia as China taps into gas reserves
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121252961200.htm

8. Climate: Nepal is a victim
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121252740900.htm

9. Task Force recommends National Electronics Mission
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121258301300.htm

10. Big push to R&D in renewable energy
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/12/stories/2009121258361400.htm

11. India rejects first official draft, says wait for ours
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-rejects-first-official-draft-says-wait-for-ours/553293/

12. US warns Iran to be ready to face consequences
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/us-warns-iran-to-be-ready-to-face-consequences/553323/

13. India not to budge on basic climate positions: Ramesh
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/india-will-not-agree-on-peaking-year-concept-ramesh/553320/

14. Poverty estimates rise
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Poverty-estimates-rise/articleshow/5329043.cms

Current Events Dec 11

1. 100 MLAs from Andhra, Rayalaseema regions quit
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121157370100.htm

2. GJM calls Darjeeling bandh
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121157340100.htm

3. Obama says nations have to fight just wars
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121155311800.htm

4. Ramakrishnan receives Chemistry Nobel
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121158971300.htm

5. Is Vidarbha next in line?
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121158891100.htm

6. Resolution on Telangana must get majority support: Rosaiah
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121158811000.htm

7. Telangana echo in Assam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121158791000.htm

8. Pact with India eased tensions: Sri Lanka
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121177771500.htm

9. Pakistan resents support to India’s nuclear programme
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121158991400.htm

10. A time-tested friend
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121153330800.htm

11. Ocean acidification rates accelerating
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/11/stories/2009121151940900.htm

12. Telangana Issue :Fact File
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickieslist/5325142.cms

13. Slow road to Telangana
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Slow-road-to-Telangana/articleshow/5324656.cms

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Current Events Dec 10

1. More stringent penalties needed to check road accidents
Significance: With the road accidents are rising on the roads in India road safety has become of utmost importance.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121058961500.htm

2. Adivasis to fight for tribal State
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121061532200.htm

3. Government open to private investment in nuclear power
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121058891200.htm

4. Centre: process of forming Telangana to be initiated
Significance: Formation of Telangana may fuel the demand for other states. Also the availibility of human, economic, natural resources, administrative convinience shall be considered before forming the new state. Also the Telangana creation may give an advantage to Naxalites.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121059720100.htm

5. Developing countries slam Danish text
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121052961400.htm

6. Rajapaksa assures new life for Tamils
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121052951400.htm

7. China sets terms for resumption of Tibet talks
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121053011400.htm

8. Get serious about Palestine
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121054930800.htm

9. Child undernutrition in India is a human rights issue
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121051270900.htm

10. Easing change in the climate will be costly
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/10/stories/2009121051260900.htm

11. Indian emission cuts to hit its economy hard: World Bank
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/Indian-emission-cuts-to-hit-its-economy-hard-World-Bank/articleshow/5321120.cms

12. Congress MLAs resign en masse protesting Telangana decision
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Congress-MLAs-resign-en-masse-protesting-Telangana-decision/articleshow/5322491.cms

13. Legalize prostitution if you can't curb it
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Legalize-prostitution-if-you-cant-curb-it/articleshow/5322173.cms

14. 'Concession to Telangana might fuel other AP separatists'
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/concession-to-telangana-might-fuel-other-ap-separatists/552005/

Current Events Dec 9

1. India likely to access vast resources in eastern Siberia and far eastern Russia
Highlights: ONGC Videsh Limited (OVL) and Russia’s Sistema signed a memorandum of understanding to scout for oil and gas assets in Russia and other Central Asian countries.OVL entered into tie-ups to study investment opportunities with Russian oil and gas giants Roseneft and Gazprom.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120960091000.htm

2. Firodia award for Yash Pal, Annadurai
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120960881800.htm

3. Colombo steps satisfactory: U.S.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120960361500.htm

4. Correct diagnosis, wrong cure
Significance: The author analyses the factors behind under development of Telangana region and pros and cons of a separate telangana state.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120954910800.htm

5. Nitrous oxide concerns cloud future of biofuels
Significance: The issue deals with the negative effects of biofuels.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/09/stories/2009120954970900.htm

6. Govt ready to hold talks with ULFA: Chidambaram
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-ready-to-hold-talks-with-ulfa-chidambaram/551945/

7. Who's to blame if UN climate deal falls short?
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/quickiearticleshow/5318466.cms

Current Events Dec 8

1. Nuclear pact signed with Russia
Significance: This is path breaking nuclear pact with Russia according to which Russia is committed to uninturrupted supply of nuclear fuel, techonology to India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120857940100.htm

2. Not accepting legally binding cuts: Jairam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120857240100.htm

3. India, Russia sign six agreements, emphasise importance of intelligence sharing
Significance: The pacts between India and Russia are related to nuclear energy, military, cultural exchnge, pharmaceuticals, IT etc.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120860901000.htm

4. Termination of proposed social audit of NREGS shocks activists
Significance: National Rural Employment Gauarantee Act 2005 provides the citizens of India for the first time the right to conduct an audit of the scheme implemented under this Act.Thus now citizens can demand the documents concerned with NREGS and conduct an open audit of the works performed. This if implemented will led to greater transperancy in the system.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120857750500.htm

5. Krishna promises all help to Tamils in Sri Lanka
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120856831000.htm

6. Centre for lasting solution in Sri Lanka
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120859670900.htm

7. India, Russia to step up joint fight against terrorism
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120861601000.htm

8. Kashmir’s bloody road to peace
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120856710800.htm

9. Put agriculture high on agenda
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/08/stories/2009120853130900.htm

10. Climate fizz
Significance: The article analyses India's voluntary committment of 25% reduction in emission by 2025. It talks about the impacts on environment and society aftermath.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/Climate-fizz/articleshow/5312415.cms

11. Article 356 lite?
Significance: Apart from providing for tougher punishment and rehabilitation, the key feature of the 2005 draft of the Communal Violence Bill was that it increased the powers of the Centre to respond to communal violence.The Centre can declare a particular area in a state as “communally disturbed”, without the consent of the state government.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/article-356-lite/551087/

Current Events Dec 7

1. Copenhagen: seize the chance
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120757400100.htm

2. India-Russia civil nuclear agreement practically sealed
Significance: India-Russia has signed an omnibus nuclear energy agreement and bridged differences on the price to refurbish aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya (formerly Admiral Gorshkov). This nuclear deal will make India and Russia strategic partnership more stronger.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120757180100.htm

3. Hopes raised over climate summit
Significance: The issue in brief tells about Climate Summit at Copenhagen. Also it explains the target set in Danish proposal.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120757380100.htm

4. Danish move will be disastrous for India
Significance: Danish proposal removes the distinction between the developed and the developing countries in climate negotiation. But actually emissions from industrialising developed nations over the last century have been the primary cause of global warming thus they have greater responsibility of mitigating climate change.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120766661000.htm

5. Jairam irons out differences with negotiators
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120759101000.htm

6. UNDP for a development deal on climate issues
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120755021100.htm

7. “Bangladesh won’t allow terrorism”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120759061000.htm

8. Peace prospects in Assam
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120751600800.htm

9. Trouble in the Sa’ada mountains
Significance: The Islamic terrorism and extemism is rising in Yemen. The turbulence in Yemen is desturbing as it lies in energy rich and coasts the Gulf of Aden, one of the principal gateways of international trade and energy transit. Also in close proximity is Somalia, from where Islamic radicalism is permeating into Yemen.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/07/stories/2009120751630800.htm

10. ‘Climate change will hit 175m kids every year’
Signifiacance: The issue talks about impact of Climate change on children in the world.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/Climate-change-will-hit-175m-kids-every-year-/articleshow/5309938.cms

Current Events Dec 6

1. Manmohan to attend climate meet
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/06/stories/2009120657750100.htm


2. K.V.Prasad to head Press Association
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/06/stories/2009120660580900.htm

3. Autonomous regulator needed for broadcast issues: Simcon
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/06/stories/2009120656601800.htm

4. Rajasthan plans to expand forest area
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/06/stories/2009120653960500.htm

5. Rallying against hunger
Significance: The issue deals with the threat of hunger in India,the solutions to solve the problem of hunger.
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/12/06/stories/2009120650150400.htm

6. As the glaciers recede...
Significance: The issue is a case study about retreating glaciers, water scarcity and changes in traditional agricultural patterns in Ladakh are having an adverse impact on this fragile ecololgy
http://www.hindu.com/mag/2009/12/06/stories/2009120650320800.htm

Current Events Dec 5

1. BASIC draft calls for technology transfer mechanism
Significance: The BASIC draft is draft by India, China,South Africa and Brazil which deals with transfer of technology, reduction of barriers regarding the transfer of technology to developing countries. This draft provides base for developing countries in Copenhagen Climate talk.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/05/stories/2009120561901400.htm

2. “Things not all that well in Sri Lanka camps”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/05/stories/2009120561671100.htm

3. Substantial funds for climate study promised
Significance: The investment in study of climate will certainly help India to assess the impact of global warming in India and her natural resources.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/05/stories/2009120561891400.htm

4. India can return to 8-9% growth: Zoellick
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/05/stories/2009120558860100.htm

5. U.S., Russia miss START deadline
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/05/stories/2009120556341200.htm

6. 70% of displaced resettled: Colombo
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/05/stories/2009120556371200.htm

7. The growing threats to human rights
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/05/stories/2009120561771200.htm

Current Events Dec 4

1. Jairam Ramesh: 20-25 % carbon emission intensity cut by 2020
Significance: This shows India's voluntary committment towards reducing GHGs emmissions.This would be done through a series of measures including mandatory fuel efficiency standards for all vehicles, a compulsory green building code and switching over to clean coal technology.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120456550100.htm

2. Encouraging signals on talks with ULFA: Gogoi
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120456700100.htm

3. China to back India’s stance at Copenhagen
Significance: India and China being developing and emerging economy their cooperation at Copenhagen will be a good step. http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120454691000.htm

4. Call for newspapers to focus not on profits, but democracy
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120460102000.htm

5. ‘JNNURM has fulfilled expectations’
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120454761100.htm

6. “Farmers don’t agree Bt Cotton is a threat to rural life”
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120459621400.htm

7. Cabinet clears National Green Tribunal Bill
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120459581400.htm

8. 1,000 Navy personnel to be trained for SPB
Significance: Sagar Prahari Bal (SPB), meant to safeguard the country’s coastline from seaborne terrorism.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120456502000.htm

9. Revitalising India-Russia ties
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120454680900.htm

10. Canada offers green technologies
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120456371800.htm

11. India sticks to stand on agriculture
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/04/stories/2009120455151400.htm

Current Events Dec 3

1. Obama unveils new Afghan strategy
Significance: Obama pledges 30,000 more troops; vows to end war and begin pullout in 2011.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/03/stories/2009120357150100.htm

2. India welcomes U.S. move
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/03/stories/2009120356910100.htm

3. ULFA chairman held in Dhaka?
Significance: ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa,under detention in Bangladesh, thus indications are that the outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) may come forward for “unconditional talks” with the government.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/03/stories/2009120357290100.htm

4. India, Bangladesh finalise drafts of 3 pacts
Significant: India and Bangladesh relations are improving. The drafts on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, on combating international terrorism, organised crime and illicit drug trafficking and on transfer of sentenced persons stands as testimony to that.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/03/stories/2009120360641400.htm

5. Limits of the Afghan surge
Significance: The author analyses the revised Afghanistan poicy by Obama.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/03/stories/2009120354970800.htm

6. Counting the tigers
Significance: The article deals with methods and techniques for assessment of tiger population n India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/03/stories/2009120354960800.htm

7. IT professionals asked to move up the value chain
Significance: Infosys Chairman and chief mentor N. R. Narayana Murthy asseses the achievements of IT sector and the potentials of IT sector.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/03/stories/2009120355681600.htm

8. Home-made N-sub INS Arihant to be inducted in 2 years
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/5294849.cms

9. Carbon reduction targets today
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics/nation/Carbon-reduction-targets-today/articleshow/5294131.cms

Current Events Dec 2

1. Manmohan, Obama discuss Afghanistan
Significance: Washington is proposing an increase in both the civilian and military components in Afghanistan, and India is seen as a crucial partner in construction and rehabilitation in that country.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120256910100.htm

2. War-displaced camps thrown open
Significance: Resettlement of Internally Displaced People(IDP) is the first step towards welfare of Tamil minority and war affected people in Sri Lanka.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120260531600.htm

3. ‘Golden Pen of Freedom’ prize presented to Najam Sethi
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120261062200.htm

4. Tackling HIV a high priority for government, says Sonia Gandhi
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120260491300.htm

5. Convey positive messages, President tells media
Significance: Media functions as a social catalyst in the issues of equity and empowerment of all. The role of media is to learn from negatives but at the same time convey positive message to infuse confidence in the society.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120261082200.htm

6. Strengthen RTI movement at all levels, says Hamid Ansari
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120260241000.htm

7. Israel cautions EU on East Jerusalem
Significance: EU is projecting East Jerusalem as capital of future Palestine state.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120260541600.htm

8. China’s emission reduction target stirs debate
Significance: The debate is on the issue of authenticity of emission cut and the voluntary emission cuts by emerging economies including India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120255431400.htm

9. China silent on border road issue
Significance: Recent tensions between India and China over the long-running border dispute have been largely focussed on the eastern and western sections, i.e. Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh of the disputed border.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120255191200.htm

10. Learning from Kaiga
Significance: The recent 'mischeif' in Kaiga indicates the vulnarability of Nuclear Power generation in India. As with more civil nuclear plants are planned the safety, security in these plants shall be given utmost importance.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120255061000.htm

11. The syndrome of judicial arrears
Significance: The essay deals with the issue of competence of judges and te judiciary system in India.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120255001000.htm

12. ONGC picks up stake in Iran gas field, LNG plant
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120256691500.htm

13. GDP numbers reflect strong manufacturing
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/02/stories/2009120256701500.htm

14. The Kaiga warning
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/opinion/editorial/The-Kaiga-warning/articleshow/5290146.cms

Current Events Dec 1

1.Move to send Central team to West Bengal rocks Parliament
Significance: The inter party clashes in West Bengal has led to detoriation of law and order in the state. But the imposition of President Rule will be a harsh step.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120157570100.htm

2. Robust 7.9% GDP growth, a pleasant surprise
significance: The robust growth amidst economic slow down is led by growth in Manufacturing sector, services sector(community,personal)and farm sector.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120157790100.htm

3. New police system to aid intelligence
Significance: Aftermath 26/11 Tamil Nadu has taken step to modernize the police force. The article talks about diferent steps taken.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120157580100.htm

4. New media platforms hold out big promise for newspapers to grow
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120155921100.htm

5. RTI award for India Today journalist
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120160451100.htm

6. NGOs: why toss and delay AIDS Bill?
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120157281800.htm

7. Thousands court arrest in Assam for food security
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120160330900.htm

8. HIV+ children getting more attention: U.N. report
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120157261800.htm

9. People’s movements decry anti-people SEZs
Significance: The article talks about anti-people model of SEZs and the neglect of people.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120157431800.htm

10. Iran’s response to IAEA: 10 new plants
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120160751700.htm

11. Honduras President-elect faces challenge
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120160871700.htm

12. Sri Lankan drama
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120155720800.htm

13. Revisiting bank consolidation
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120155690800.htm

14. A rainforest’s saga of survival
Significance: The article explains the conservation of the India'a Rain orests in Western Ghats i.e. Silent Valley through 'Save Silent Valley movement’.
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120155780900.htm

15. Concern over limited progress in WTO talks
http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/01/stories/2009120156241400.htm