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