The Hindu – 16 June 14 – Opinion
1) Acknowledging home as a workplace
TAKEAWAY – case for domestic worker and the needed policy- MUST READ.
In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
- Paper -1, Role of women and women’s organization, Urbanization, Poverty and Developmental Issues
- Paper -2 Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
- Paper -2, Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
- Paper -4 dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships; Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Work culture
2) Fresh ideas, not more institutions
TAKEAWAY – what public policy ought to be on higher education – promoting quality infrastructure and environment – research, collaboration, innovation – MUST READ for the analysis of what is and what should be the policy.
In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
- Paper -1, Population and Associated Issues
- Paper -2, Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector or Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
- Paper -3, Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
- Paper -4 role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values;
TAKEAWAY – In the backdrop of the 16th Lok Sabha elections, understanding the caste structure and voting patterns in UP – MUST READ
In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
- Paper -1, Salient Features of Indian Society
- Paper -2, Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
- Paper -4 moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
4) Fewer Elephants killed in 2013, figures show
TAKEAWAY – S&T – Biotech – MUST READ
In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
- Paper –1 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.
- Paper -4 Laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding
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