Newspaper Must Read Articles of The Day– 9 November 2015

The Hindu

Indian astronomers detect dying, giant radio galaxy – Galaxy – nine billion years away – emit powerful radio-waves . Known as Giant Radio Galaxies. Telescope that captured is – Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) set up in Pune. (Science & Technology – GS Paper II)

France’s climate warning: life on planet is at stake – In the wake of Paris meet on evironment to be held in 3 weeks time the article looks into statement of French Minister who describes the catastrophic effects of Environmental Degradation on Earth.(Environment – GS Paper II)

Government considers Africa route to help central PSUs – In order to incur profit on public sector units and also to revive sick units Indian Government is thinking of openning subsidiary of these PSU in poor African countries as joint venture. (International Affairs – GS Paper II)

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India-Africa: a limited partnership – Third India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) – the author saya that it has been a success in terms of providing a clear roadmap for the future of Indo- Africa relations, but the author say that forging partnership is much more complex and the different bilateral, trilateral and multilateral agreements globally is going to add more complexity. The article looks into major roadblock that was not addressed by the summit. (International Affairs – GS Paper II)

Modi needs to reciprocate Cameron – In the wake of PM visit to US the article looks into the UK new move to align with Asian powers. The article look sinto proactive foreign policy of UK and how India should benefit from it.(International Affairs – GS Paper II)

Higher MSP on Pulses Expected to Increase Planting by 5-10% Only – The article states that even after incresed minimum price support offered by government on pulses there is going to be an increase in production by onlu 5 – 10 %. Reasons cited are poor soil moisture and that half of the cultivation of the season is already done.(Indian Agriculture – GS Paper III)

Govt Likely to Simplify Eligibility Norms for FDI in Defence Sector – The government is planning to ease of entry of FDI in Indian ventures in defence sector from 49% to 100%. The govt. is discussing on basket of good that will be elegible fo increased foreign investments. (Indian Economy – GS Paper III)