23 June 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.       India has to complete a long process for SCO membership

2.      DGCA to get more punitive powers

3.      Mumbai most expensive Indian city for expats

4.      For retiring soldiers, it’s darkness at noon

5.      India seeks to purchase patrol drones from U.S.

6.      NYC lawmakers approve provision of free tampons

7.      Australia buys up cattle farm to help Great Barrier Reef

OPINION

1.      Can we have some silence, please?

2.    Finding the centre

3.    Limits of the big freeze

4.    The Rajan syndrome

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BUSINESS / ECONOMY

1.       RBI assures market of liquidity in case of ‘Brexit’

2.      ‘Special package to help attract investment

3.      Cabinet approves mega spectrum auction

4.      Cabinet extends UDAY scheme deadline

5.      ‘NPAs dragging down credit growth, not rates’

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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2.      ISRO launches 20 satellites

3.      Low vitamin D levels linked to kidney problems

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

1.       North Korea test fires two powerful, mid-range missiles

2.      India demands sanctions against new Taliban leader