Newspaper articles bearing
relevance to Civil Services preparation
The Hindu
National
Panagaria for cooperative federalism in higher education – The article talks about best practises in sector of education can be implemented in other states and absorbed efficiently rather that bringing in all together new .foreign practise. Arvind Panagaria also tries to address that expansion in number of premier institutions in country in no way going to affect the quality of education in these institutions. (India – Centre State Relations – GS Paper II)
International
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Business
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Opinion-Editorial
Towards an honourable exit for all – The article looks into Syrian crisis and also talks about the Vienna meet. Vienna meet west Asia countries along with US and Russia have come together to address the Syrian issue. Vienna – 2 is significant as Iran has joined the dialogue for first time.(International Affairs – GS Paper II)
Dangerous perceptions – The article seeks from Nepal to address its Madheshis issue as well as an issue of preception which is prevalent in Nepal right now that India is anti-Nepal. It also ask India to climb down from its tough policy on Nepal as it can be seen that it is not having any constructive effect on relationship. (India & her neighbours – GS Paper II)
Bumps on the super-highway – The article looks into invasive means of censoring content on internet. Countries irrespective of developed or developing are resorting to such means. It also looks into unprescribed surveillance that countries are taking up both within and outside their boundaries. (Science & Technology – GS Paper III)
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
An unfinished agenda of federalism – The article looks into centre-state relations in the country overa period of time. It looks into how state powers from 1950 has been encroached upon. The article analysis current initiatives in cooperative federalism and how India should move forward on this path. (India – Centre State Relations – GS Paper II)
On the wrong foot – The article looks into how the Nepalese Constitution has created a difference between India & Nepal. It advises India to work with Kathmandu in finding a solution for present crisis. (India & her neighbours – GS Paper II)
Equality pays – The article looks into a recent report which stated women participation in economy can increase Indian Economy as much by $0.7 trillion. Share of regional output provided by women show that result are varying among different states. India needs a policy framework that not only targets a wide variety of measures but also has a differentiated focus in states. (Gender Equality- GS Paper I)
LiveMint
India’s infra: precarious or optimistic? – The article looks into constraints in infra development in India. It also looks into why private participation is to minimal in the sector.(Indian Infrastructure – GS Paper III)
Green revolution needs a reset – The article looks into how the agriculture over a period of time has failed in India. The reason cited is indifferent attitude of states and Union. Providing sops is not the answer for solving farmer misery. The author also states that ministry that needs to be in tandem to provide sustainable agriculture doesn’t function together.(Indian Agriculture – GS Paper III)
Economic Times
Syria Breakthrough: Vienna Kindles Hope – The article looks into the outcome of Vienna 2 where different stakeholders in West Asia affected by Syrian Crisis along with United States and Russia has come together to find a solution. Iran for the first time has come on forum to solve Syrian Crisis.(International Affairs – GS Paper II)
Centre-funded Plans May be Cut to 30 – The government may cut down number of schemes from 50 to 30. Govt. plans to classify certain sectors/schemes as “core of core” while others will be termed optionals. State govt. has a choice in whether to implement optional scheme but not in “core of core”. (Government Schemes – GS Paper II)
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