24 August 2016 important articles to read from newspaper for UPSC exam preparation

Note: click on the headline to read that particular article in official website – (The Hindu)

NATIONAL

1.       Western Ghats can contribute up to 30 p.c. of rainfall in Bengaluru: Study

2.      Mumbai aims to be international cruise gateway

3.      Central Services cadre under review

4.      PMO open to single water panel

INTERNATIONAL

1.    After Suu Kyi’s visit, Chinese media focusses on Myanmar-India ties

OPINION

1.       ‘Kashmir’s alienation linked to impunity’

2.       Needed: Scientific flood management

BUSINESS / ECONOMY

1.       India figures in 10 wealthiest countries at No. 7

2.      Pace of formation of new bad loans has slowed: RBI

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1.    Scientists find inflated planet

2.    A checklist for habitable planets

3.    ‘Polluted clouds cause greater havoc’

 

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