Important Articles to Read – 02/01/2020
- Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-3 in mission mode, says ISRO: Page 1
- Four astronauts shortlisted for space trip to undergo training in Russia: Sivan
- Peace on LAC can help solve border issue: Army chief: Page 1
Maintaining peace and tranquillity on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China can set the stage for an eventual solution to the border issue, Army chief Gen. M.M. Naravane said on Wednesday.
- GST gross revenue crosses 1 lakh crore: Page1
Goods and Services Tax gross revenue crossed the one lakh crore mark for the second successive month, with a collection of ₹ 1.03 lakh crore in December.
- Kerala for steps to curb alien plants’ growth in NBR: Page 8
The spread of invasive plants, especially Senna Spectabilis, poses major threat to forest areas of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
- The new worry of depleting diplomatic capital: Page 10
It would be a gross misreading by India to dismiss global reactions to its domestic events as interference in its affairs.
- The need for a single energy ministry: Page 10
A sole point of reference in the sector is necessary to ensure energy security, sustainability and accessibility.
- Infrastructure push: Page 10
The challenge is in making the plan to boost investment in infrastructure work
- A persisting variance: Page 10
The NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Development Goals Index for 2019, released on Monday, does not reveal any surprising information. The South’s Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka are joined by Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa as the best performers while the northern/northcentral and northeastern States have been laggardly in achieving the UN mandated goals by 2030.
- No documents need to be produced for NPR: Ministry: Page 12
The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday clarified that no person needs to submit any documents during the housetohouse survey for updating the National Population Register and that information provided by individuals would be accepted and recorded.
- Modi calls up South Asian leaders: Page 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up leaders of Bangladesh, Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka on Wednesday and conveyed India’s commitment to the principle of “neighbourhood first”.
