Daily Analysis of 'The Hindu' - 20th May, 2020 | Additional Study Material for UPSC PDF Download

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Amphan strike
Let states not recede behind entry barriers
The changing nature of Chinese diplomacy
Pakistan as both terror perpetrator and victim
We need social physicians
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Amphan strike
Let states not recede behind entry barriers
The changing nature of Chinese diplomacy
Pakistan as both terror perpetrator and victim
We need social physicians
Amphan strike
?In the midst of the Covid-19 challenge, the country
has to now prepare for the impending landfall of super
cyclonic storm Amphan today.
?Both Odisha and Bengal are in Amphan’ s path as it is
expected to make landfall between Digha (Bengal) and
Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) near the Sundarbans.
?With wind speeds of 175-195 kmph at the time of
hitting land, Amphan certainly has the potential to
cause much damage.
?Evacuation procedures in coastal areas have already
begun with around 3 lakh people moved to relief
camps in Bengal and another 11 lakh being
transported to shelters in Odisha.
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Amphan strike
Let states not recede behind entry barriers
The changing nature of Chinese diplomacy
Pakistan as both terror perpetrator and victim
We need social physicians
Amphan strike
?In the midst of the Covid-19 challenge, the country
has to now prepare for the impending landfall of super
cyclonic storm Amphan today.
?Both Odisha and Bengal are in Amphan’ s path as it is
expected to make landfall between Digha (Bengal) and
Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) near the Sundarbans.
?With wind speeds of 175-195 kmph at the time of
hitting land, Amphan certainly has the potential to
cause much damage.
?Evacuation procedures in coastal areas have already
begun with around 3 lakh people moved to relief
camps in Bengal and another 11 lakh being
transported to shelters in Odisha.
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Amphan strike
Let states not recede behind entry barriers
The changing nature of Chinese diplomacy
Pakistan as both terror perpetrator and victim
We need social physicians
Amphan strike
?In the midst of the Covid-19 challenge, the country
has to now prepare for the impending landfall of super
cyclonic storm Amphan today.
?Both Odisha and Bengal are in Amphan’ s path as it is
expected to make landfall between Digha (Bengal) and
Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) near the Sundarbans.
?With wind speeds of 175-195 kmph at the time of
hitting land, Amphan certainly has the potential to
cause much damage.
?Evacuation procedures in coastal areas have already
begun with around 3 lakh people moved to relief
camps in Bengal and another 11 lakh being
transported to shelters in Odisha.
Page 5


Amphan strike
Let states not recede behind entry barriers
The changing nature of Chinese diplomacy
Pakistan as both terror perpetrator and victim
We need social physicians
Amphan strike
?In the midst of the Covid-19 challenge, the country
has to now prepare for the impending landfall of super
cyclonic storm Amphan today.
?Both Odisha and Bengal are in Amphan’ s path as it is
expected to make landfall between Digha (Bengal) and
Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) near the Sundarbans.
?With wind speeds of 175-195 kmph at the time of
hitting land, Amphan certainly has the potential to
cause much damage.
?Evacuation procedures in coastal areas have already
begun with around 3 lakh people moved to relief
camps in Bengal and another 11 lakh being
transported to shelters in Odisha.
?Plus, 41 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been
deployed in both states.
?While cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal are recurring
phenomena, preparations this time have been complicated due to
Covid-19.
?For example, in Odisha cyclone shelters are being used as
quarantine facilities for migrants returning from other states.
?In fact, there are currently 36,200 people under quarantine in 198
cyclone shelters.
?This has forced the state administration to look for additional
facilities to house the evacuees.
?Add to this the need to maintain physical distancing in view of the
pandemic.