17 May 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.      ‘New education policy to be out before May 26’

2.    Now, Rajasthan erases RTI Act from textbooks

3.    Ken-Betwa project: Panel warns of dangers to ecology and animal life

4.    Javadekar proposes free fodder for cows

5.     Infant mortality down in Kerala’s tribal belt

6.    Dance bars to open after inspection (Maharashtra government )

INTERNATIONAL

1.      Beijing, New Delhi capable of solving disputes, China tells U.S.

OPINION

1.      Imposing an inequality

2.    An IP policy with no innovation

3.    Waiting to exhale

4.    The fee for NSG membership

BUSINESS / ECONOMY

1.      WPI increases on higher food prices

2.    Make labour law compliance fully electronic: Corporations

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

1.      Scientists crack pathway that makes brain tumour aggressive

2.    NASA to fund sleep-inducing, growable habitats

3.    Helium telescope helps to study samples without damaging them

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

1.      State to provide cheaper generic drugs (Maharashtra)

2.    Roman treasure found in Mediterranean sea