React npm start issue - node.js latest version

I have installed the latest version of node.js and tried to create my very first react application.The applications gets created fine.but when i navigate to the application and try to use the command npm start,it throws an error.I have tried to remove the npm_modules,update npm,npm install create-react-app command.Still the problem persists.Any idea or suggestion will be very helpful!Thanks in advance!