The Hindu – 01 July 14 – Opinion

1) The searing hypocrisy of the West

TAKEAWAY – Iraq vs. Palestine issue – Palestine is quite literally being wiped off the map by a state that openly upholds Jewish supremacy and Jewish privilege. –  CAN READ for the latest humanitarian crisis.

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  dimensions of ethics; Ethical issues in International relations; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; moral and political attitudes

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2) A quota for the ruling class

TAKEAWAY – The case for Maratha reservation – social justice vs. poverty MUST READ for the current step and differentiating between being Backward vs. Deprived

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

• Paper -1, Regionalism
• Paper -2, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Social Justice
• Paper -4  Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion

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3) Virtual courses for a knowledge-based society

TAKEAWAY –  the role, potential and scope of MOOCs – Massive Open Online Courses – MUST READ for new methodology in higher education.

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

• Paper -1, Population and associated issues.
• Paper -2, Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
• Paper -4, role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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4) Emperor penguins ‘are facing extinction’

TAKEAWAY – sea ice – algae – krill – penguin-  CAN READ for understanding the climate change effects on Antarctica.

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 waterbodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.
• Paper -3, Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

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The Hindu – 28 June 14 – Opinion

1) Changing rules of the game of thrones

TAKEAWAY – In the face of US retreating.. the smaller states are likely to expand their arsenals – even the nuclear arsenals- CAN 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; India and its neighbourhood relations.
• Paper -3, Security challenges;
• Paper -4  dimensions of ethics; Ethical issues in International relations; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance

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2) A step back for education

TAKEAWAY – the relationship between the UGC and India’s universities, Our universities cannot attain global standards till they are freed from excessive officious control and the bureaucratic mindset of regulatory bodies.  MUST READ for understanding the impact on higher education in India.

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

• Paper -2, Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
• Paper -2, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
• Paper -4  Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values. laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; emotional intelligence; Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds

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