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/