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Must Read News Articles – October 9

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China defends stand on blocking UN ban on Azhar: China defended its technical hold to prevent a U.N. ban on Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar saying there were different views on India’s application and that Beijing’s move will allow more time for the relevant parties to have consultations.

ISRO bracing to deploy rover on lunar surface: India is getting ready to deploy an indigenously developed rover on the lunar surface for on-site analysis of various samples and relay them to the earth station. Chandrayaan-II Mission includes launching of lunar explorations by geosynchronous launch vehicles (GSLV) with clinical precision.

 

Editorial / OPINION

  • No Editorials From Hindu on Sundays

 

INTERNATIONAL

Hasina vows to clamp down on militancy: Bangladesh’s law enforcers have killed at least 11 suspected militants in three separate raids in Gazipur,  in Dhaka’s outskirts  and in Tangail district on Saturday as part of their anti-terror campaign. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to clamp down terrorism with an iron fist.

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Kochi researchers target residual glioma cancer cells: The prolonged period of stability of the drug provides a longer window for therapy

ECONOMY

Stalled hydro power projects to get policy push from Center: In a bid to boost the hydro power sector, the government is planning to formulate a policy to push stalled projects and extend the benefits for renewable sources like wind and solar to hydro projects beyond 25 MW capacity.

U.S. court reinstates Apple’s patent win over Samsung: A federal appeals court reinstated a $120 million jury award for Apple Inc. against Samsung, marking the latest twist in the fierce patent war between the world’s top smart-phone manufacturers.

Fighting OPEC only for the ‘brave’ : OPEC is back in the business of influencing oil prices as Saudi Arabia works with Russia and Iran to limit output, and only “a brave person” would bet against this. With the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries now looking to limit output for the first time since 2008, the cartel can no longer be ignored.

Amid tension, cotton exports to Pakistan fall: Rising hostilities between India and Pakistan have brought their trade in cotton to a juddering halt, as traders who are worried about uncertainty over supplies and driven by patriotism hold off signing new deals.

The Indian Express

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4 responses to “Must Read News Articles – October 9”

  1. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    Thanks for the feedback.

  2. ForumIAS Avatar
    ForumIAS

    OK. Point noted. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

  3. Mahip Singh Avatar
    Mahip Singh

    it is also a request for my side to the team, not to increase the content just for the sake to increase the number of articles.

  4. Casa Blanca Avatar
    Casa Blanca

    Over the past few days quality of ‘Must Read’ has declined. Many articles with no relevance to UPSC are being included in it. Like,
    1). ‘The cost of anonymity’ – How does a debate over the legitimacy of pen-names concerns a UPSC aspirant?
    2). ‘Intellect and intuition’ – Article enunciating the strictness of science over free flowing nature of faith can be a good read over Sunday tea but how does it matter for upsc preparation?
    3). ‘ISI chief likely to be replaced in few weeks’ – Spy agency of Pakistan getting a new chief can be a news for an aspirant of Pakistan Civil services but its relevance for UPSC is certainly beyond me.

    I can list out many such instances from past few weeks where needless news articles have been included within the Must Read.

    It is a sincere request to the forumias team that do not trade quality of the Must Read for quantity & number of articles.

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