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/