Indian Express – 13 June 14 – Opinion

Indian Express – 13 June 14 – Opinion

1) POWER TO THE CITY 

TAKEAWAY – A survey finding reporting on inadequate organizational structure, lack of finances and self-financing powers, staffing and leadership  – MUST READ for understanding the challenge to urban governance.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in?  
  • Paper -1, Urbanization
  • Paper -2 Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
  • Paper -3 Infrastructure, Government Budgeting
  • Paper -4  Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; Probity in Governance

2) 2016, THE KABUL STORY

TAKEAWAY -The India-Pakistan contest in context of the hasty drive out- CAN READ  for an analysis.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -2 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests.
  • Paper -3, Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
  • Paper -4 Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; ethical issues in international relations

3) AND FISHERMAN PAY THE PRICE

TAKEAWAY -Maritime disputes with Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh involving geographical aspects. – MUST READ  for a detailed insight in these issues.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper –1 Salient features of world’s physical geography, important geo-physical phenomena
  • Paper -2 India and its neighborhood- relations
  • Paper-3, Security challenges and their management in border areas
  • Paper -4 Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; ethical issues in international relations

BE Consistent!

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