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The Hindu – 19 June 14 – Opinion

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The Hindu – 19 June 14 – Opinion

0) The shattering Middle East

TAKEAWAY – The situation in Middle East compared – 1919 and 2014; how to resolve the big issue!!- MUST MUST READ.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries,
  • Paper -2  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
  • Paper -4  dimensions of ethics; Ethical issues in International relations and funding

1) India must find its voice in West Asia

TAKEAWAY – India’s traditionally strong and currently weak flip-flop policy in West Asia- MUST READ.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, Distribution of key natural resources across the world
  • Paper -2  Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
  • Paper -3, Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc.
  • Paper -4  dimensions of ethics; Ethical issues in International relations and funding

2) Ending a marriage of convenience

TAKEAWAY – Zarb-e-Azb (Sword of Prophet) – an all-out operation against militants in North Waziristan undertaken by the Pakistan Govt. and the Military together  CAN READ the need to start this operation.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -2, India and its neighborhood- relations.
  • Paper -3, Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
  • Paper -4  laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; ethical issues in international issues

3) Curbing hate crimes

TAKEAWAY – Govt apathy and communal riots – role of social media –  CAN READ for a rebrush

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, Communalism, Secularism & Regionalism
  • Paper -2, Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability
  • Paper -3,  Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security
  • Paper -4  moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion, Probity in Governance, emotional intelligence, Aptitude and foundational values

4) Scientists warn of tourism threat to Antarctica

TAKEAWAY – Threat to indigenous specis diversity – MUST READ

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, Geographical features and their location – changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
  • Paper -3, Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
  • Paper -4 Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance

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