Today's Important News: 18 December 2013

Today's Important News (18-12-2013)

The Hindu

National:

1. Lokpal Bill goes through in Rajya Sabha; SP walks out
2. Ahead of polls, Centre makes major changes in MGNREGA
3. Uniform anti-corruption road map for Centre, States
4. States callous about ending sexual exploitation of children, says Supreme Court

Current Affairs MCQ

International:

1. Putin slashes gas price, to help Ukraine
2. Moscow to give logistics support for Syria weapons transfer
3. Merkel’s second ‘grand coalition’ with the SPD
4. U.S. judge terms NSA snooping ‘arbitrary’
5. Tunisians mark Arab Spring anniversary with protests

India & The World:

1. India hits back, row with U.S. hots up
2. India, Pak DGMOs to meet on Dec. 24

Business News:

1. RBI outlines action plan to tackle NPAs
2. ‘CERC norms may dent power utilities’ profits’

S&T, Environment, Defence:

1. Halt Flamanville EPR work, says nuclear watchdog
2. A cheaper kit to diagnose thalassemia

Sports:

1. Australia reclaim Ashes
2. Anita Devi rules star-studded sports pistol event

Others:

1. AAP seeks people’s views on forming govt.

Editorials & Articles:

1. Unfinished reform
2. India’s Afghan muddle
3. Ending an uneasy partnership
4. The lack of wind beneath Obama’s wings
5. Strong provisions, weak implementation

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Courtesy: The Hindu