Newspaper articles bearing
relevance to Civil Services preparation
The Hindu
National
Agni-IV successfully test-fired – The article looks into successful test fire of Agni IV which has a strike range of 4,000 Km. Launched by a road mobile launcher. (Defence – GS Paper II)
Controversial Manipur Bills sent for Presidential assent – V. Shanmuganathan governor of Meghalaya has been given additional charge of Manipur. He has forwarded three bills for president’s assent amid protests. The bill forwarded are – The protection of Manipur People Bill 2015, The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reform (Seventh Amendment) Bill, The Manipur Shops & Establishment (Second Amendment) Bill. (Government Policies – GS Paper III)
International
Pakistan invites India for key Afghan meet – ‘Heart of Asia’ conference – December 7 and 8 – India and 25 other countries have been sent formal invitations. (Regional Groupings – GS Paper II)
UNESCO rejects Kosovo’s bid for membership – UNESCO rejected Kosovo’s bid for membership giving a major hit to the demand of Kosovo for recognition as an independent state. (International Organisation – GS Paper II)
Business
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Opinion-`Editorial
Courting the people’s views – The article looks into Court’s initiative to ask for suggestion, feedback and ideas from civil society to better its collegium system in terms of transparency and accountability after striking down National Judicial Appointment Commisssion. (Government Institutions – GS Paper II)
Magnificent election in Myanmar – The article looks into the result of first free and faire elections held in Myanmar where the ruling party lost after 25 years.(International Affairs – GS Paper II)
India-Africa summit: beyond the event – The article analyses what outcome the summit had by being more democratic i.e. inviting all country heads of Africa. It explains why in earlier summits why the number of African representatives were huge. And it also explains how coming of 41 African state heads brough complexity due to the disturbed dynamics among them back in Africa. (International Affairs – GS Paper II)
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
Hop, skip, jump – The article looks into the downward adjustment of rupee in 1991 owing to BoP crisis. (Indian Economy – GS Paper III)
Clearing The Air – The article build the case for reducing emission. The articl elists examples of past to show how efforts have led to reduced emissions but somehow that seem to be reversing now. The article say that the causes, sources and impact of air quality issues are interconnected and they need to be addressed together. Thea rticle asks for government policy to define roadmap for emission standards. (Environment – GS Paper III)
India shining, Part 2 – The article looks into distinction between India and Bharat and goes on to analyse how the current regime policy of beinbg growth centric has actually led to neglect of Bharat (poor, Farmers). With natural conditions playing havoc in the life of farmers already unfriendly policy will push them to the brink. (Government Policies – GS Paper II)
Next Door Nepal: A step too far – The article looks into the diplomacy that India has adopted in case of Nepal and how it has created an anti India sentiment in the mind of Nepalese Public. The article lists down diplomatic agenda followed by Indian Government and how it backfired. (International Affairs – GS Paper II)
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