Newspaper analysis from The Hindu bearing
relevance to Civil Services preparation
Front Page/National
PM’s U.S. trip to have digital, diaspora focus: In addition to potential meetings with the US President and the Pakistani PM, the US trip of the Indian PM will have a two-day tour of Silicon Valley, which is being planned as a reach-out to the Indian diaspora and the business communities alike.
Name deleted from voter list, you can seek compensation: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has upheld a voter’s right to seek compensation (Rs.10,000) for not being informed about the deletion of his name from the voters’ list, and further being denied information on it under the RTI Act.
Opinion/Editorial
Interpretive remedies in NJAC case: A significant argument against the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) bill is that implementing it will bring the same kind of opacity to the procedure by which judges are appointed that the present collegium system is criticised for. But this can be addressed by the prescription of a set of standard operating procedures by the Supreme Court.
Clearing roadblocks: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has taken a major step towards the implementation of the Goods and Services Taxfrom April 2016 by dealing with several issues that have served as substantial roadblocks in the past.
Culture and history matter in diplomacy: The US – Iran nuclear deal is being criticised in many US circles as being too lenient on Iran. But this criticism is not warranted because the US govt has recognised the results produced by its meddling in Iran’s history, and has kept the deal sufficiently fair so that Iran does not feel victimised.
A basic right is in danger: An article criticising the Attorney General’s argument where he claims there is no right to privacy in India. His assertion goes against the interests of the people, and also seems to be politically motivated. Must read.
Beijing slams U.S. for militarising South China Sea: China has slammed the U.S. for militarising the South China Sea and escalating tensions by staging patrols and joint military exercises in those disputed waters. The region is an important trade route.
Economy/Business
Interest rate futures: Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE will introduce today new interest rate futures (IRFs) contract with the newly launched 6-year and 13-year government bonds from today.
Foreign Investment: The new FDI policy is making flow of capital through FDI into the country much easier. Now, foreign portfolio investors can invest up to 49 per cent under automatic route in several sectors like insurance, pension, retail and pharmaceuticals. (It was 26% previously).
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