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 The Hindu Analysis: 6 May 2020
 
  1) Dangerous drift: on encounter with
 terrorists near Handwara-
 
 CONTEXT:
  The  deaths  last  Saturday  of  four  soldiers  and  a  police
  officer  in  an  encounter  with  terrorists  near  Handwara
  town  in  Jammu  and  Kashmir’s  Kupwara  district,  call
 attention to a difficult summer ahead.
  It  is  unusual  and  disproportionate  for  just  a  couple  of
  terrorists  to  take  down  five  highly  skilled  and motivated
  soldiers in a firefight. The details on offer are sketchy(not
  clear),  yet  provide  compelling(valid)  evidence  of  an
 operation that went horribly wrong.
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 6 May 2020
 
  1) Dangerous drift: on encounter with
 terrorists near Handwara-
 
 CONTEXT:
  The  deaths  last  Saturday  of  four  soldiers  and  a  police
  officer  in  an  encounter  with  terrorists  near  Handwara
  town  in  Jammu  and  Kashmir’s  Kupwara  district,  call
 attention to a difficult summer ahead.
  It  is  unusual  and  disproportionate  for  just  a  couple  of
  terrorists  to  take  down  five  highly  skilled  and motivated
  soldiers in a firefight. The details on offer are sketchy(not
  clear),  yet  provide  compelling(valid)  evidence  of  an
 operation that went horribly wrong.
 
 
 
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 6 May 2020
 
  1) Dangerous drift: on encounter with
 terrorists near Handwara-
 
 CONTEXT:
  The  deaths  last  Saturday  of  four  soldiers  and  a  police
  officer  in  an  encounter  with  terrorists  near  Handwara
  town  in  Jammu  and  Kashmir’s  Kupwara  district,  call
 attention to a difficult summer ahead.
  It  is  unusual  and  disproportionate  for  just  a  couple  of
  terrorists  to  take  down  five  highly  skilled  and motivated
  soldiers in a firefight. The details on offer are sketchy(not
  clear),  yet  provide  compelling(valid)  evidence  of  an
 operation that went horribly wrong.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 OPERATION GOING WRONG:
  On  Saturday  afternoon,  receiving  intelligence  that
  terrorists were present in a house in Changimulla village,
  five highly skilled and motivated soldiers reached the site
  which  had  a  building  and  a  cowshed  adjoining  it,  and  an
  intense  firefight  commenced(started).  All  the  enemy  fire
  came from the cowshed, not the building. Then there was a
  lull(silence)  for  more than an hour during which the team
  apparently  decided  to  approach  the  house  and  use  the
  vantage(point of advantage) of the upper floor to fire at
 the terrorists in the cowshed.
  They  entered  the  house  and  there  was  a  fresh  firefight
  but no communication from the Colonel and his team. Then
  it  was  noticed  that  their  communication  instrument  was
  being used by the terrorists. That is when realisation came
  all was not well, and firing ensued(followed) all over again.
 This time when it was over, there were seven bodies.
 RAMIFICATIONS ON MORALE AND OPERATING PROCEDURES:
  The  way  this  operation  ended  will  have
  ramifications(consequence), on both morale and operating
  procedures, on future operations of this kind that go on all
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 6 May 2020
 
  1) Dangerous drift: on encounter with
 terrorists near Handwara-
 
 CONTEXT:
  The  deaths  last  Saturday  of  four  soldiers  and  a  police
  officer  in  an  encounter  with  terrorists  near  Handwara
  town  in  Jammu  and  Kashmir’s  Kupwara  district,  call
 attention to a difficult summer ahead.
  It  is  unusual  and  disproportionate  for  just  a  couple  of
  terrorists  to  take  down  five  highly  skilled  and motivated
  soldiers in a firefight. The details on offer are sketchy(not
  clear),  yet  provide  compelling(valid)  evidence  of  an
 operation that went horribly wrong.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 OPERATION GOING WRONG:
  On  Saturday  afternoon,  receiving  intelligence  that
  terrorists were present in a house in Changimulla village,
  five highly skilled and motivated soldiers reached the site
  which  had  a  building  and  a  cowshed  adjoining  it,  and  an
  intense  firefight  commenced(started).  All  the  enemy  fire
  came from the cowshed, not the building. Then there was a
  lull(silence)  for  more than an hour during which the team
  apparently  decided  to  approach  the  house  and  use  the
  vantage(point of advantage) of the upper floor to fire at
 the terrorists in the cowshed.
  They  entered  the  house  and  there  was  a  fresh  firefight
  but no communication from the Colonel and his team. Then
  it  was  noticed  that  their  communication  instrument  was
  being used by the terrorists. That is when realisation came
  all was not well, and firing ensued(followed) all over again.
 This time when it was over, there were seven bodies.
 RAMIFICATIONS ON MORALE AND OPERATING PROCEDURES:
  The  way  this  operation  ended  will  have
  ramifications(consequence), on both morale and operating
  procedures, on future operations of this kind that go on all
 
 
 the time in this shadowy theatre of proxy war.
  It  is  certainly  a  coincidence  that  has  not  gone unnoticed
  that  though  the  encounter  ended  tragically,  news  or
  details  of  it  did  not  percolate(spread),  till  well  after
 Sunday’s fly past and show of solidarity.
  (A  proxy  war is an armed conflict between two states or
  non-state actors which act on the instigation or on behalf
  of  other  parties  that  are  not  directly  involved  in  the
 hostilities)
 UNHEALTHY VACUUM:
  It  should  be  evident  by  now  to  most  that  changing  the
  nomenclature and status of J&K has not addressed any of
 the underlying causes of unrest and angst(anger).
  Neither  has  it  deterred(prevented)  Pakistan  from  its
  steadfast(constant) goals. Since the beginning of the year,
  in 127 days, as many as 55 terrorists have been killed in the
 region, roughly one encounter every two days.
  In the unhealthy vacuum(gap) that New Delhi has created
  since  August  5  last  year,  such  encounters  have  done
  nothing  other  than  aid(help)  the  impulse(urge)  of  the
 disaffected to embrace(use) arms.
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 6 May 2020
 
  1) Dangerous drift: on encounter with
 terrorists near Handwara-
 
 CONTEXT:
  The  deaths  last  Saturday  of  four  soldiers  and  a  police
  officer  in  an  encounter  with  terrorists  near  Handwara
  town  in  Jammu  and  Kashmir’s  Kupwara  district,  call
 attention to a difficult summer ahead.
  It  is  unusual  and  disproportionate  for  just  a  couple  of
  terrorists  to  take  down  five  highly  skilled  and motivated
  soldiers in a firefight. The details on offer are sketchy(not
  clear),  yet  provide  compelling(valid)  evidence  of  an
 operation that went horribly wrong.
 
 
 
 
 
  
 OPERATION GOING WRONG:
  On  Saturday  afternoon,  receiving  intelligence  that
  terrorists were present in a house in Changimulla village,
  five highly skilled and motivated soldiers reached the site
  which  had  a  building  and  a  cowshed  adjoining  it,  and  an
  intense  firefight  commenced(started).  All  the  enemy  fire
  came from the cowshed, not the building. Then there was a
  lull(silence)  for  more than an hour during which the team
  apparently  decided  to  approach  the  house  and  use  the
  vantage(point of advantage) of the upper floor to fire at
 the terrorists in the cowshed.
  They  entered  the  house  and  there  was  a  fresh  firefight
  but no communication from the Colonel and his team. Then
  it  was  noticed  that  their  communication  instrument  was
  being used by the terrorists. That is when realisation came
  all was not well, and firing ensued(followed) all over again.
 This time when it was over, there were seven bodies.
 RAMIFICATIONS ON MORALE AND OPERATING PROCEDURES:
  The  way  this  operation  ended  will  have
  ramifications(consequence), on both morale and operating
  procedures, on future operations of this kind that go on all
 
 
 the time in this shadowy theatre of proxy war.
  It  is  certainly  a  coincidence  that  has  not  gone unnoticed
  that  though  the  encounter  ended  tragically,  news  or
  details  of  it  did  not  percolate(spread),  till  well  after
 Sunday’s fly past and show of solidarity.
  (A  proxy  war is an armed conflict between two states or
  non-state actors which act on the instigation or on behalf
  of  other  parties  that  are  not  directly  involved  in  the
 hostilities)
 UNHEALTHY VACUUM:
  It  should  be  evident  by  now  to  most  that  changing  the
  nomenclature and status of J&K has not addressed any of
 the underlying causes of unrest and angst(anger).
  Neither  has  it  deterred(prevented)  Pakistan  from  its
  steadfast(constant) goals. Since the beginning of the year,
  in 127 days, as many as 55 terrorists have been killed in the
 region, roughly one encounter every two days.
  In the unhealthy vacuum(gap) that New Delhi has created
  since  August  5  last  year,  such  encounters  have  done
  nothing  other  than  aid(help)  the  impulse(urge)  of  the
 disaffected to embrace(use) arms.
 
 
 CONCLUSION:
  As  the  dangerous  drift(divide)  in J&K continues, New Delhi
  must  realise  it  has  reached  the  point  of  diminishing(low)
  returns  and  should  look  for  ways  to  arrest  this  trend.
  Encounters  in  Kashmir  are  on  the  rise,  taking  a
 disproportionate toll(count) on security personnel.
  2)  The  mark  of  zero:  On  containment  of
 COVID-19 cases in Kerala-
 
 CONTEXT:
  With  containment(action  of  keeping  something  harmful
  under  control  or  within  limits)  strategies  in  place  even
  before  the  first  case  of  novel  coronavirus  was  detected
  on  January  30,  Kerala  appears  to  have  finally
 hammered(hit) the curve flat.
  On  May  1,  for  the  first  time,  the State reported zero new
  cases, and again on two consecutive days — May 3 and May
 4.
 
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1. How can I access the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' for UPSC preparation?
Ans. You can access the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' for UPSC preparation through various online platforms such as websites, mobile applications, and social media handles dedicated to providing UPSC-related content. Additionally, you can also subscribe to 'The Hindu' newspaper and read the daily analysis section to stay updated with current affairs.
2. Why is 'The Hindu' considered a reliable source for UPSC preparation?
Ans. 'The Hindu' is considered a reliable source for UPSC preparation due to its unbiased and comprehensive coverage of national and international news. It provides in-depth analysis, diverse perspectives, and relevant background information on various topics, which is crucial for the UPSC exam. Moreover, 'The Hindu' has a reputation for maintaining high journalistic standards and integrity.
3. How can I effectively utilize 'The Hindu' daily analysis for UPSC preparation?
Ans. To effectively utilize 'The Hindu' daily analysis for UPSC preparation, you can follow these steps: 1. Read the analysis section thoroughly to understand the key issues, events, and their significance. 2. Make notes of important facts, statistics, and arguments provided in the analysis. 3. Relate the analyzed topics to the syllabus of the UPSC exam and identify their relevance to various subjects. 4. Connect the current affairs discussed in the analysis with static subjects, such as history, geography, polity, and economics. 5. Consolidate your notes and revise them regularly to retain the information for the UPSC exam.
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Ans. If you don't have a newspaper subscription, you can still stay updated with 'The Hindu' daily analysis by accessing their official website. 'The Hindu' website provides free access to a limited number of articles, including the daily analysis section. Additionally, you can follow 'The Hindu' social media handles, such as Twitter and Facebook, where they often share important analysis and news updates.
5. Is it necessary to read the entire 'The Hindu' newspaper for UPSC preparation, or can I rely on the daily analysis section?
Ans. It is not necessary to read the entire 'The Hindu' newspaper for UPSC preparation, especially if you have limited time. The daily analysis section of 'The Hindu' provides a concise overview of the important news and current affairs, which is sufficient for UPSC preparation. However, it is recommended to read the articles related to your optional subjects or areas of interest to gain a deeper understanding and enhance your knowledge for the exam.
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