Newspaper articles bearing
relevance to Civil Services preparation
The Hindu
National/ Front Page
- Centre seeks report on HC order on Article 370: Discusses article 370 and its relevance in regard to Article 35A which gives “protection” to existing laws in force in the State. (Constitution, Article – GS Paper II)
- India firmly behind Palestine: Pranab: The Ongoing Visit of Indian Prez. in Palestine came with several Bilateral treaties encompassing diplomacy, Techno-Park, center of excellence etc. India says that it supports a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis based on negotiations and UN Security Council resolutions.( Regional trade- GS Paper II)
International
- India, China begin counter-terrorism drills : An Important Article; Highlights joint Hand-in-Hand counter-terrorism, Beijing’s concerns Regarding growing tensions with Japan, debates about India’s Intention towards active support for the U.S.-led “Asia- Pivot.” Further Monitoring Malabar 2015(Naval Exercises), & BRICS grouping.( India & Neighbourhood, GS Paper 2)
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British economist Angus Deaton wins Nobel for studies on income, poverty :Prof. Angus Deaton, the winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize for Economics, says at Present His research focussed on India. (Personalities, Awards, Prelims)
Business
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Opinion-Editorial
- The multiple costs of death penalty: Highlights The Law Commission’s recent weighty report that favours giving up the death penalty, except in cases of terrorism, and other reasons for withdrawal of death penalty. ( GS Paper 2, Ethics Paper 4)
- India not obliged to arrest President Bashir: Suppose if such a formal request were made, how should India respond? The article talks about it with a balanced approach.(Government policies. – GS Paper II)
The Indian Express
- The great nutrition challenge :Issues of Malnutrition is discussed with special reference made from The Global Hunger Index 2015 that was released recently as well as the Global Nutrition Report (GNR) 2015. Highlights the Different forms of malnutrition like stunting, wasting, overweight, anaemia, low birth weight, which exist in almost all populations. (Science and tech- GS Paper III, Award – Prelims)
The Economic Times
Why India needs a Universal Immunisation Programme to boost its healthcare : Discusses Various diseases, vaccines availability, and Investment In Vaccines A MUST DO for Government.(Science and tech- GS Paper III, Award – Prelims)
Live Mint
- India’s struggle for power reforms: Discusses Reasons and Complexity regarding What makes the power sector so difficult to reform?( Economic development.– GS Paper 3)
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