Must Read News Articles – October 13

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Social Issues

Saving child brides: (The Hindu, Editorial)

Not the reasoning but the implications of the ruling on child marriage are a cause for worry.

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International groupings and agreements

‘EU, India are natural partners based on values’: (The Hindu)

Envoy says summit gave a political impetus to the process for a fair and free trade agreement.

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Indian Economy

World Bank cautions against protectionism: (The Hindu)

Says it could derail fragile recovery of global economy.

Why the economic slowdown, and how to fix it?: (Live Mint, Editorial)

The ministry of finance is caught in a deficit fetishism that seeks to limit the fiscal deficit to 3.5% of GDP.

Living in denial: (Indian Express, Editorial)

Economic deceleration is real. Acknowledging it is the first step to recovery.

Disaster Management 

Averting disaster: (The Hindu, Editorial)

Invest in efforts to adapt to climate change even while reducing disaster risk.

Infrastructure 

If safety is not to be derailed: (Indian Express, Editorial)

Indian Railways needs to institute measures to enhance accountability. The so-called ‘anti-departmentalism’ move may not be the best way forward.

Prelims Related News

U.S., Israel quit UNESCO:

U.S. announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), accusing it of “continuing anti-Israel bias.”