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GS-2<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n GS-3<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Source \u2013<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0Indian Express<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Syllabus\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>\u2013\u00a0GS 2 –\u00a0Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and\u00a0affecting India\u2019s interests.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Context \u2013<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0China has never hidden its goals and national interests; but India has refused to see what is in plain sight and that has\u00a0led\u00a0to\u00a0a\u00a0Chinese conundrum in India.<\/p>\n India\u2019s\u00a0current policy is a failure as:<\/p>\n Table 1 – Timeline of failed Indian attempts to build Asian and anti-Western solidarity with\u00a0China:<\/p>\n Suggested solutions to devise new Policy<\/b><\/strong>:<\/p>\n Way Forward<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0– China, like the great powers before it, wants to redeem its territorial claims, has the ambition to bend the neighbourhood to its will, reshape the global order to suit its interests and India needs to acknowledge this to carve a new Chinese Policy.<\/p>\n Source:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0The Hindu<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Syllabus:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>GS-2- Development processes and the development industry \u2013 the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, institutional and other stakeholders.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Context:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The government has released the results of population surveys, employing antibody tests in different parts of the country.<\/p>\n Status of Covid-19 cases in India<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Herd Immunity:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0It is the indirect protection from a contagious infectious disease that happens when a population is immune either through vaccination or immunity developed through previous infection.<\/p>\n Steps to be taken to\u00a0fight\u00a0Covid-19\u00a0and\u00a0strengthened\u00a0community participation<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Examples:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Conclusion:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>To fight Covid-19, government should be more welcoming of NGO and volunteer participation and create a platform for a new model of PPP: People Partnered Public Health.<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The Indian Express<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Syllabus: GS 2-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and\/or affecting India\u2019s interests<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Context:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Analysing\u00a0the importance of securing seas at the time of violent standoff going on between India and China.<\/p>\n Background:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (CSIS) survey shows that China deployed 25 maritime survey missions in the Indo-Pacific between April 2019 and March 2020.\u00a0This is\u00a0only marginally less than the 27 missions mounted by the next six countries taken cumulatively.<\/p>\n Global concerns about the Chinese vessels:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n China may well take the position that their activities are legitimate under international law.<\/p>\n Laws regarding seas:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n The collection of vital hydrographical data is critical to China\u2019s understanding of the sub-surface environment.<\/p>\n China could step up their efforts to significantly improved data in the seas between the Malacca Straits and Djibouti through:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Though we have the necessary capacity to monitor and interdict survey vessels well before they enter our EEZ, we need a\u00a0comprehensive\u00a0strategy to tackle future challenges.<\/p>\n Need of Comprehensive Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) strategy:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Way Forward<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n High priority should be given to building\u00a0a\u00a0Maritime Domain Awareness\u00a0Especially\u00a0Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) capabilities.<\/p>\n Source:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The Hindu<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Syllabus: GS 2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Context:\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The information about PM CARES Fund was denied under the Right to Information applications.<\/p>\n PM CARES Fund:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n There are\u00a0reports which suggest that donations of over $1 billion have been made including contributions from foreign sources.<\/p>\n Lack of transparency in PM CARES:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n This violation of peoples\u2019 RTI is particularly concerning given the unprecedented crisis gripping the nation.<\/p>\n Why is Access to information crucial?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Functioning of\u00a0watchdogs\u00a0during COVID-19:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n Way Forward<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n It is critical to create a culture of openness to empower people to participate meaningfully in the decisions that have profound effects on their lives and livelihoods\u00a0for which strong RTI is required.<\/p>\n Source\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>–\u00a0Livemint<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n Syllabus<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 GS 3 –\u00a0Agricultural produce\u00a0and\u00a0related constraints<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\n1.India needs a new China policy<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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2.Promoting People\u2019s\u00a0participation\u00a0during Covid-19<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3.Importance of our Sea lanes<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4.Importance of Transparency during a crisis<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5.Unrestrained\u00a0Sale of agricultural land\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n