Trees to combat pollution

The Hindu – 10 June 14 – Opinion

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The Hindu – 10 June 14 – Opinion

1) Putting the spring back into the economy.

TAKEAWAY – the current situation of the economy – MUST READ to brief with information to understand the upcoming budget.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -2  Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
  • Paper -3, Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; Effects of liberalization on the economy.
  • Paper -4  Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration, laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance;

2) Victims of Political Manipulation

TAKEAWAY – India-Sri Lanka relations – in the common waters- MUST READ to for an insight and summary of the relationship.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper –1 World’s Physical geography
  • 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; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations

3) Trees to combat pollution

TAKEAWAY – Trees being taken as the Plants to clear industrial by-products –  MUST READ for that changing perception to environment.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world
  • Paper -2 Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.
  • Paper -3, Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
  • Paper -4 Corporate Governance

 

4) Obama’s climate plan: rhetoric vs. reality

 TAKEAWAY -the recent plan announcement to cut down on carbon emissions. – MUST READ to understand the cut being effected by shifting from coal fired plants to natural gas plants.

In which topic of the CS Mains syllabi, can this article fit in? –
  • Paper -1, Factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world
  • Paper -2 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
  • Paper -3 Science and Technology – developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
  • Paper -4 Ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions, Probity in Governance, Accountability and Transparency

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