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Indian Express – 10 June 14 – Opinion

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Indian Express – 10 June 14 – Opinion

1) JUST GOVERNANCE 

TAKEAWAY – Legislative Authority vs Judicial Independence – MUST READ to understand the historical evolution of the a strong legislature vs the judiciary.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in?  
  • Paper -1, Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
  • Paper -2 Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.; Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
  • Paper -2, Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. ; Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
  • Paper -4  Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance

2) THE EAST ASIA WINDOW

TAKEAWAY -India’s upcoming stature as being politically stable – to be recognized in East Asia- MUST READ  for an environmental analysis of emerging relations between India and East Asia.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper –1 Salient features of Indian Society
  • Paper -2 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
  • Paper -3, Indian Economy, Infrastructure
  • Paper -4 Moral and Political Attitudes, ethical issues in international relations and funding

3) THE PERSISTENCE OF LOSS

TAKEAWAY -The thought of Bhindranwale  in today’s society- CAN READ  for an analysis in the light of renewed demand for Khalistan.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper –1 Salient features of Indian Society, Regionalism
  • Paper -2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
  • 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; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance;

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The Hindu – 04 June 14 – Opinion

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The Hindu – 04 June 14 – Opinion

1) Au revoir, Afghanistan

TAKEAWAY – The recent decision of Prez. Obama to release 5 dreaded prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to rescue a US soldier – MUST READ for an analytical insight and position of various nations.

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 Ethical issues in international relations., Moral and Political Attitudes

2) Bhindranwale reborn

TAKEAWAY – The Khalistan Movement -in 1984 and in 2014- CAN READ for some Backgrounder information and emerging cult of Khalistan

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country, Effects of globalization on Indian society
  • Paper -2 issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, Functioning of Executive, Indian Diaspora
  • Paper -3, Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security
  • Paper -4 Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values, moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance

3) Clarification from the Egyptian Ambassador

TAKEAWAY – A reply to The Hindu – 03 June 14 – The President others want

–  MUST READ   for the reply of the Egyptian government

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 Moral and political attitudes;

4) Moment of victory as moment of doubt

TAKEAWAY – That the NDA cannot glorify on UPA’s bad tenure , but has to now chart out its own path – CAN AVOID A READ  for there are almost negligible points to note.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -4 Moral and political attitudes

BE Consistent!