The Hindu – 13 June 14 – Opinion

1) Three elections, one story

TAKEAWAY – The recent elections in Algeria, Syria and Egypt – their mandate and meaning- MUST READ.

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 -4  Concept of public service; Probity in Governance, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance, Moral and Political attitude

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2) Lokpal is no magic bullet

TAKEAWAY – A brush up to challenges of corruption – CAN READ for refreshing your memory.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –

• Paper -2, Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability; Lokpal
• Paper -4  Probity in Governance, Challenges to corruption

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