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 The Hindu Analysis: 24-5-2020
 
 
 1. China suggests shift in BRI approach amid debt concerns
 
 Context:
? Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
 Background:
 China’s grants and loans:
?   A  report  notes  that  China’s  grants  and  loans  totalled  $354.4  billion
  between 2000 and 2014, of which 23% were grants while the rest were
 commercial loans at market or close-to-market rates.
?   The  world’s  debt  to  China  grew  10  times  between  2000 and 2017, with
 developing countries owing $380 billion to China.
 COVID-19 crisis:
?   Recently,  China  has  faced  calls  from  countries  in  Asia  and  Africa  to
  delay  or  waive  debt  repayments  because  of  the  economic  challenges
 induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Details:
?   China  has hinted at a shift in how it will pursue its signature Belt and
  Road  Initiative  (BRI)  amid  growing  concerns  about  debt  repayments
 from partner countries.
¦   China has stated that it will focus on quality in the joint pursuit of
 the BRI.
¦   Instead  of  offering  write-offs,  China  proposes  to  offer tailored
  plans including rescheduling or increasing funding to help related
 projects resume operation and return profits.
¦   China  has  offered  adding  grants  to  help  bring  projects  back  to
  life,  conducting  debt-to-equity  swaps,  or  hiring  Chinese  firms to
 assist operation of the projects.
 
 
 2. Dengue, JE strike as Assam battles COVID-19
 Context:
? Assam has witnessed a series of viral diseases and pest attacks.
 Details:
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 24-5-2020
 
 
 1. China suggests shift in BRI approach amid debt concerns
 
 Context:
? Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
 Background:
 China’s grants and loans:
?   A  report  notes  that  China’s  grants  and  loans  totalled  $354.4  billion
  between 2000 and 2014, of which 23% were grants while the rest were
 commercial loans at market or close-to-market rates.
?   The  world’s  debt  to  China  grew  10  times  between  2000 and 2017, with
 developing countries owing $380 billion to China.
 COVID-19 crisis:
?   Recently,  China  has  faced  calls  from  countries  in  Asia  and  Africa  to
  delay  or  waive  debt  repayments  because  of  the  economic  challenges
 induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Details:
?   China  has hinted at a shift in how it will pursue its signature Belt and
  Road  Initiative  (BRI)  amid  growing  concerns  about  debt  repayments
 from partner countries.
¦   China has stated that it will focus on quality in the joint pursuit of
 the BRI.
¦   Instead  of  offering  write-offs,  China  proposes  to  offer tailored
  plans including rescheduling or increasing funding to help related
 projects resume operation and return profits.
¦   China  has  offered  adding  grants  to  help  bring  projects  back  to
  life,  conducting  debt-to-equity  swaps,  or  hiring  Chinese  firms to
 assist operation of the projects.
 
 
 2. Dengue, JE strike as Assam battles COVID-19
 Context:
? Assam has witnessed a series of viral diseases and pest attacks.
 Details:
 
 
 Human health:
?   Assam  has  witnessed  a  spike  in  COVID-19  cases  with  the  arrival  of
 migrant workers, students and others from elsewhere in the country.
?   The  state  has  also  been  witness  to  the  outbreak  of  viral  diseases
  caused by mosquito bites like dengue, acute encephalitis syndrome and
 Japanese encephalitis.
¦   These  are  diseases  associated  with  the  pre-monsoon  and
 monsoon seasons.
 Flooding:
?   Heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the State has seen two rivers –
 Jia-Bharali and Puthimari – flowing above the danger mark.
?   Two  districts  of  Assam  have  been affected by floods and the state is
 vulnerable to flooding in the coming months given the onset of monsoon.
?   The  state  would  have  to  face  the  challenge  of  adhering  to  COVID-19
  protocols while dealing with the flood-affected people, who might have
 to be evacuated to relief camps.
 Farm sector:
?   The  farm  sector  has  been  hit  hard  with  floods  and  cases  of  African
 swine fever (ASF) in pigs across 10 districts.
¦   The African swine fever has so far claimed more than 17,000 pigs
  across 10 districts in Assam. There is the challenge to prevent the
 spread of ASF to domestic pigs in flood-prone areas.
?   The  state had also borne the impact of fall armyworm attack in some
 districts.
 
 
 3. Extend loans without fear of 3Cs: FM
 
 Context:
? Financial crisis due to the COVID-19 impact.
 Background:
 Credit guarantee:
?   As  part  of  the  Rs.  20.97 lakh crore economic package, the government
  has  announced  the  Emergency  Credit  Line  Guarantee  Scheme  (ECLGS)
 worth Rs. 3 lakh crore for the MSME sector.
 Fear of 3C’s:
?   It has often been alleged that genuine bonafide decisions in the banking
  sector  are  being  impacted  because of the worry of undue harassment
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 24-5-2020
 
 
 1. China suggests shift in BRI approach amid debt concerns
 
 Context:
? Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
 Background:
 China’s grants and loans:
?   A  report  notes  that  China’s  grants  and  loans  totalled  $354.4  billion
  between 2000 and 2014, of which 23% were grants while the rest were
 commercial loans at market or close-to-market rates.
?   The  world’s  debt  to  China  grew  10  times  between  2000 and 2017, with
 developing countries owing $380 billion to China.
 COVID-19 crisis:
?   Recently,  China  has  faced  calls  from  countries  in  Asia  and  Africa  to
  delay  or  waive  debt  repayments  because  of  the  economic  challenges
 induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Details:
?   China  has hinted at a shift in how it will pursue its signature Belt and
  Road  Initiative  (BRI)  amid  growing  concerns  about  debt  repayments
 from partner countries.
¦   China has stated that it will focus on quality in the joint pursuit of
 the BRI.
¦   Instead  of  offering  write-offs,  China  proposes  to  offer tailored
  plans including rescheduling or increasing funding to help related
 projects resume operation and return profits.
¦   China  has  offered  adding  grants  to  help  bring  projects  back  to
  life,  conducting  debt-to-equity  swaps,  or  hiring  Chinese  firms to
 assist operation of the projects.
 
 
 2. Dengue, JE strike as Assam battles COVID-19
 Context:
? Assam has witnessed a series of viral diseases and pest attacks.
 Details:
 
 
 Human health:
?   Assam  has  witnessed  a  spike  in  COVID-19  cases  with  the  arrival  of
 migrant workers, students and others from elsewhere in the country.
?   The  state  has  also  been  witness  to  the  outbreak  of  viral  diseases
  caused by mosquito bites like dengue, acute encephalitis syndrome and
 Japanese encephalitis.
¦   These  are  diseases  associated  with  the  pre-monsoon  and
 monsoon seasons.
 Flooding:
?   Heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the State has seen two rivers –
 Jia-Bharali and Puthimari – flowing above the danger mark.
?   Two  districts  of  Assam  have  been affected by floods and the state is
 vulnerable to flooding in the coming months given the onset of monsoon.
?   The  state  would  have  to  face  the  challenge  of  adhering  to  COVID-19
  protocols while dealing with the flood-affected people, who might have
 to be evacuated to relief camps.
 Farm sector:
?   The  farm  sector  has  been  hit  hard  with  floods  and  cases  of  African
 swine fever (ASF) in pigs across 10 districts.
¦   The African swine fever has so far claimed more than 17,000 pigs
  across 10 districts in Assam. There is the challenge to prevent the
 spread of ASF to domestic pigs in flood-prone areas.
?   The  state had also borne the impact of fall armyworm attack in some
 districts.
 
 
 3. Extend loans without fear of 3Cs: FM
 
 Context:
? Financial crisis due to the COVID-19 impact.
 Background:
 Credit guarantee:
?   As  part  of  the  Rs.  20.97 lakh crore economic package, the government
  has  announced  the  Emergency  Credit  Line  Guarantee  Scheme  (ECLGS)
 worth Rs. 3 lakh crore for the MSME sector.
 Fear of 3C’s:
?   It has often been alleged that genuine bonafide decisions in the banking
  sector  are  being  impacted  because of the worry of undue harassment
 
 
  by  3Cs  —  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI),  Central  Vigilance
 Commission (CVC) and Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
 Details:
?   The  Finance  Minister  has  called  on  the  banks  to  extend  loans
automatically to eligible borrowers without ‘fear of 3Cs — CBI, CVC and 
 CAG’.
?   The  government  has  argued  that  the  banks  should  not  be  scared  to
 extend loans as 100% guarantee is being given by the government.
? In case of default, the individual bank or official will not be hauled up.
 Way    forward:
?   Everybody  eligible  for  additional  term  loan  and  additional  working
 capital should be given loans from the bank.
?   The government has also emphasised that loans should be sanctioned in
 a simple manner and if possible, digitally to avoid any physical contact.
?   The  government  hopes  that  this  step  will  ensure  that  liquidity  would
 start flowing from banks without any new collateral.
 
 4. More area under cotton crop this season
 Context:
? Kharif season sowing in Punjab and Haryana.
 Details:
?   Farmers  in  Punjab  and  Haryana  have  sown  more  cotton  this  Kharif
  season  as  against  last  year  on account of a possible labour shortage
  owing  to  migrant  labour  movement.  The  farmers  are  apprehensive
 about the return of the migrant labour by June-July.
? Cotton is a less labour-intensive crop than paddy.
?   The  state  governments  of  Punjab  and  Haryana  have  also  discouraged
  farmers  from  growing rice given the high water requirements for rice.
  The government has been promoting diversification of crops in the light
 of declining groundwater levels in the state.
 Additional    information:
?   In Punjab and Haryana, Bt cotton is sown in over 95% of the total area
  under  cotton  cultivation,  the  remaining  5%  usually  has  indigenous
 cotton varieties.
 
 
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 24-5-2020
 
 
 1. China suggests shift in BRI approach amid debt concerns
 
 Context:
? Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
 Background:
 China’s grants and loans:
?   A  report  notes  that  China’s  grants  and  loans  totalled  $354.4  billion
  between 2000 and 2014, of which 23% were grants while the rest were
 commercial loans at market or close-to-market rates.
?   The  world’s  debt  to  China  grew  10  times  between  2000 and 2017, with
 developing countries owing $380 billion to China.
 COVID-19 crisis:
?   Recently,  China  has  faced  calls  from  countries  in  Asia  and  Africa  to
  delay  or  waive  debt  repayments  because  of  the  economic  challenges
 induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Details:
?   China  has hinted at a shift in how it will pursue its signature Belt and
  Road  Initiative  (BRI)  amid  growing  concerns  about  debt  repayments
 from partner countries.
¦   China has stated that it will focus on quality in the joint pursuit of
 the BRI.
¦   Instead  of  offering  write-offs,  China  proposes  to  offer tailored
  plans including rescheduling or increasing funding to help related
 projects resume operation and return profits.
¦   China  has  offered  adding  grants  to  help  bring  projects  back  to
  life,  conducting  debt-to-equity  swaps,  or  hiring  Chinese  firms to
 assist operation of the projects.
 
 
 2. Dengue, JE strike as Assam battles COVID-19
 Context:
? Assam has witnessed a series of viral diseases and pest attacks.
 Details:
 
 
 Human health:
?   Assam  has  witnessed  a  spike  in  COVID-19  cases  with  the  arrival  of
 migrant workers, students and others from elsewhere in the country.
?   The  state  has  also  been  witness  to  the  outbreak  of  viral  diseases
  caused by mosquito bites like dengue, acute encephalitis syndrome and
 Japanese encephalitis.
¦   These  are  diseases  associated  with  the  pre-monsoon  and
 monsoon seasons.
 Flooding:
?   Heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the State has seen two rivers –
 Jia-Bharali and Puthimari – flowing above the danger mark.
?   Two  districts  of  Assam  have  been affected by floods and the state is
 vulnerable to flooding in the coming months given the onset of monsoon.
?   The  state  would  have  to  face  the  challenge  of  adhering  to  COVID-19
  protocols while dealing with the flood-affected people, who might have
 to be evacuated to relief camps.
 Farm sector:
?   The  farm  sector  has  been  hit  hard  with  floods  and  cases  of  African
 swine fever (ASF) in pigs across 10 districts.
¦   The African swine fever has so far claimed more than 17,000 pigs
  across 10 districts in Assam. There is the challenge to prevent the
 spread of ASF to domestic pigs in flood-prone areas.
?   The  state had also borne the impact of fall armyworm attack in some
 districts.
 
 
 3. Extend loans without fear of 3Cs: FM
 
 Context:
? Financial crisis due to the COVID-19 impact.
 Background:
 Credit guarantee:
?   As  part  of  the  Rs.  20.97 lakh crore economic package, the government
  has  announced  the  Emergency  Credit  Line  Guarantee  Scheme  (ECLGS)
 worth Rs. 3 lakh crore for the MSME sector.
 Fear of 3C’s:
?   It has often been alleged that genuine bonafide decisions in the banking
  sector  are  being  impacted  because of the worry of undue harassment
 
 
  by  3Cs  —  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI),  Central  Vigilance
 Commission (CVC) and Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
 Details:
?   The  Finance  Minister  has  called  on  the  banks  to  extend  loans
automatically to eligible borrowers without ‘fear of 3Cs — CBI, CVC and 
 CAG’.
?   The  government  has  argued  that  the  banks  should  not  be  scared  to
 extend loans as 100% guarantee is being given by the government.
? In case of default, the individual bank or official will not be hauled up.
 Way    forward:
?   Everybody  eligible  for  additional  term  loan  and  additional  working
 capital should be given loans from the bank.
?   The government has also emphasised that loans should be sanctioned in
 a simple manner and if possible, digitally to avoid any physical contact.
?   The  government  hopes  that  this  step  will  ensure  that  liquidity  would
 start flowing from banks without any new collateral.
 
 4. More area under cotton crop this season
 Context:
? Kharif season sowing in Punjab and Haryana.
 Details:
?   Farmers  in  Punjab  and  Haryana  have  sown  more  cotton  this  Kharif
  season  as  against  last  year  on account of a possible labour shortage
  owing  to  migrant  labour  movement.  The  farmers  are  apprehensive
 about the return of the migrant labour by June-July.
? Cotton is a less labour-intensive crop than paddy.
?   The  state  governments  of  Punjab  and  Haryana  have  also  discouraged
  farmers  from  growing rice given the high water requirements for rice.
  The government has been promoting diversification of crops in the light
 of declining groundwater levels in the state.
 Additional    information:
?   In Punjab and Haryana, Bt cotton is sown in over 95% of the total area
  under  cotton  cultivation,  the  remaining  5%  usually  has  indigenous
 cotton varieties.
 
 
 
 
 5. Details of 2.90 crore job seekers on dark net
 
 Context:
? Data leak detected by the Cyber security firm, Cyble.
 Details:
?   Personal details of about 2.90 crore Indian job seekers have been found
  dumped  on  the  dark net, raising concerns among cyber crime agencies
 and experts in India over a massive data breach.
 Concerns:
 Sensitive information:
?   This  breach  includes  sensitive  information  such  as  names,  addresses,
  email,  contact  numbers,  home  address,  qualification,  work experience,
 etc. of job seekers.
?   Such  personal  information  could  aid cybercriminals to conduct various
  nefarious  activities  such  as  identity  thefts,  scams,  and  corporate
 espionage.
 Leak from job sites:
?   Though  the  exact  source  of  the  leak  is  not  yet  detected,  the  leak
  appears  to  have occurred from a resume aggregator service. This is a
  concern  given  the  high  popularity  of  such  sites  among  the job seeking
 populace.
 
 6. What explains the India-China border flare-up?
 
 Context:
? Rising tensions on the India-China border.
 Background:
?   Border  skirmishes  have  been  reported  in  at  least  four  different
 locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
¦   Pangong  lake  in  Ladakh,  Naku  La  in  Sikkim,  the  Galwan  valley  in
 Ladakh and in Demchok.
 Causes    of    the    stand-off:
 Non-delineated borders:
? The Line of Actual Control (LAC) has never been demarcated.
?   Differing perceptions of the border, particularly acute in certain spots
  across  the  Western  (Ladakh),  Middle  (Himachal  Pradesh  and
  Uttarakhand),  and  Eastern  (Sikkim  and  Arunachal  Pradesh)  sectors  of
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 24-5-2020
 
 
 1. China suggests shift in BRI approach amid debt concerns
 
 Context:
? Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
 Background:
 China’s grants and loans:
?   A  report  notes  that  China’s  grants  and  loans  totalled  $354.4  billion
  between 2000 and 2014, of which 23% were grants while the rest were
 commercial loans at market or close-to-market rates.
?   The  world’s  debt  to  China  grew  10  times  between  2000 and 2017, with
 developing countries owing $380 billion to China.
 COVID-19 crisis:
?   Recently,  China  has  faced  calls  from  countries  in  Asia  and  Africa  to
  delay  or  waive  debt  repayments  because  of  the  economic  challenges
 induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Details:
?   China  has hinted at a shift in how it will pursue its signature Belt and
  Road  Initiative  (BRI)  amid  growing  concerns  about  debt  repayments
 from partner countries.
¦   China has stated that it will focus on quality in the joint pursuit of
 the BRI.
¦   Instead  of  offering  write-offs,  China  proposes  to  offer tailored
  plans including rescheduling or increasing funding to help related
 projects resume operation and return profits.
¦   China  has  offered  adding  grants  to  help  bring  projects  back  to
  life,  conducting  debt-to-equity  swaps,  or  hiring  Chinese  firms to
 assist operation of the projects.
 
 
 2. Dengue, JE strike as Assam battles COVID-19
 Context:
? Assam has witnessed a series of viral diseases and pest attacks.
 Details:
 
 
 Human health:
?   Assam  has  witnessed  a  spike  in  COVID-19  cases  with  the  arrival  of
 migrant workers, students and others from elsewhere in the country.
?   The  state  has  also  been  witness  to  the  outbreak  of  viral  diseases
  caused by mosquito bites like dengue, acute encephalitis syndrome and
 Japanese encephalitis.
¦   These  are  diseases  associated  with  the  pre-monsoon  and
 monsoon seasons.
 Flooding:
?   Heavy rainfall in the northern parts of the State has seen two rivers –
 Jia-Bharali and Puthimari – flowing above the danger mark.
?   Two  districts  of  Assam  have  been affected by floods and the state is
 vulnerable to flooding in the coming months given the onset of monsoon.
?   The  state  would  have  to  face  the  challenge  of  adhering  to  COVID-19
  protocols while dealing with the flood-affected people, who might have
 to be evacuated to relief camps.
 Farm sector:
?   The  farm  sector  has  been  hit  hard  with  floods  and  cases  of  African
 swine fever (ASF) in pigs across 10 districts.
¦   The African swine fever has so far claimed more than 17,000 pigs
  across 10 districts in Assam. There is the challenge to prevent the
 spread of ASF to domestic pigs in flood-prone areas.
?   The  state had also borne the impact of fall armyworm attack in some
 districts.
 
 
 3. Extend loans without fear of 3Cs: FM
 
 Context:
? Financial crisis due to the COVID-19 impact.
 Background:
 Credit guarantee:
?   As  part  of  the  Rs.  20.97 lakh crore economic package, the government
  has  announced  the  Emergency  Credit  Line  Guarantee  Scheme  (ECLGS)
 worth Rs. 3 lakh crore for the MSME sector.
 Fear of 3C’s:
?   It has often been alleged that genuine bonafide decisions in the banking
  sector  are  being  impacted  because of the worry of undue harassment
 
 
  by  3Cs  —  Central  Bureau  of  Investigation  (CBI),  Central  Vigilance
 Commission (CVC) and Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
 Details:
?   The  Finance  Minister  has  called  on  the  banks  to  extend  loans
automatically to eligible borrowers without ‘fear of 3Cs — CBI, CVC and 
 CAG’.
?   The  government  has  argued  that  the  banks  should  not  be  scared  to
 extend loans as 100% guarantee is being given by the government.
? In case of default, the individual bank or official will not be hauled up.
 Way    forward:
?   Everybody  eligible  for  additional  term  loan  and  additional  working
 capital should be given loans from the bank.
?   The government has also emphasised that loans should be sanctioned in
 a simple manner and if possible, digitally to avoid any physical contact.
?   The  government  hopes  that  this  step  will  ensure  that  liquidity  would
 start flowing from banks without any new collateral.
 
 4. More area under cotton crop this season
 Context:
? Kharif season sowing in Punjab and Haryana.
 Details:
?   Farmers  in  Punjab  and  Haryana  have  sown  more  cotton  this  Kharif
  season  as  against  last  year  on account of a possible labour shortage
  owing  to  migrant  labour  movement.  The  farmers  are  apprehensive
 about the return of the migrant labour by June-July.
? Cotton is a less labour-intensive crop than paddy.
?   The  state  governments  of  Punjab  and  Haryana  have  also  discouraged
  farmers  from  growing rice given the high water requirements for rice.
  The government has been promoting diversification of crops in the light
 of declining groundwater levels in the state.
 Additional    information:
?   In Punjab and Haryana, Bt cotton is sown in over 95% of the total area
  under  cotton  cultivation,  the  remaining  5%  usually  has  indigenous
 cotton varieties.
 
 
 
 
 5. Details of 2.90 crore job seekers on dark net
 
 Context:
? Data leak detected by the Cyber security firm, Cyble.
 Details:
?   Personal details of about 2.90 crore Indian job seekers have been found
  dumped  on  the  dark net, raising concerns among cyber crime agencies
 and experts in India over a massive data breach.
 Concerns:
 Sensitive information:
?   This  breach  includes  sensitive  information  such  as  names,  addresses,
  email,  contact  numbers,  home  address,  qualification,  work experience,
 etc. of job seekers.
?   Such  personal  information  could  aid cybercriminals to conduct various
  nefarious  activities  such  as  identity  thefts,  scams,  and  corporate
 espionage.
 Leak from job sites:
?   Though  the  exact  source  of  the  leak  is  not  yet  detected,  the  leak
  appears  to  have occurred from a resume aggregator service. This is a
  concern  given  the  high  popularity  of  such  sites  among  the job seeking
 populace.
 
 6. What explains the India-China border flare-up?
 
 Context:
? Rising tensions on the India-China border.
 Background:
?   Border  skirmishes  have  been  reported  in  at  least  four  different
 locations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
¦   Pangong  lake  in  Ladakh,  Naku  La  in  Sikkim,  the  Galwan  valley  in
 Ladakh and in Demchok.
 Causes    of    the    stand-off:
 Non-delineated borders:
? The Line of Actual Control (LAC) has never been demarcated.
?   Differing perceptions of the border, particularly acute in certain spots
  across  the  Western  (Ladakh),  Middle  (Himachal  Pradesh  and
  Uttarakhand),  and  Eastern  (Sikkim  and  Arunachal  Pradesh)  sectors  of
 
 
 the India-China border lead to face-off and stand-off situations.
?   Though  the  boundary  in  the  Sikkim sector is broadly agreed upon, that
 too has not been delineated.
 India’s moves to strengthen infrastructure:
?   China,  along  the  LAC,  has  enjoyed  an  advantage  in  infrastructure  as
  well  as  terrain  that  is  more  favourable  to  mobilisation  of troops and
 resources.
?   The broader context for the tensions appears to be a changing dynamic
  along  the  LAC,  wherein  India  seems  to  be  catching  up  with  China  by
 improving its border infrastructure.
 Increasing assertiveness of China:
?   The  latest  skirmishes  at  the  Galwan  Valley  and  Sikkim  are  somewhat
  unexpected  as  the  contours  of the LAC are broadly agreed to in these
 sectors.
?   The Galwan Valley incident was triggered by China moving in troops and
  equipment to stop construction activity by India. India is claiming that
 the construction activity was well within India’s side of the LAC.
 Boundary    negotiations:
?   A  three-stage  boundary  negotiation  was  proposed  between  India  and
 China.
¦ Agreement on political parameters and guiding principles
¦ Evolving a framework to resolve the dispute
¦ Delineating and demarcating of the boundary
?   In  2005,  the  agreement  on  political  parameters and guiding principles
  was  completed. The current and most difficult stage involves agreeing
 to a framework to resolve the dispute in all sectors.
?   The 22nd round of talks between the Special Representatives was held
 in Delhi in December 2019.
¦   Both  sides  noted  that  an  early  settlement  of  the  boundary
  question serves the fundamental interests of both countries and
  resolved  to  intensify  their  efforts  to  achieve  a  fair,  reasonable
 and mutually acceptable solution.
 Concerns:
 Failed negotiations:
?   India  has  long  proposed an exercise to clarify differing perceptions of
  the  LAC  to  prevent  border  stand-offs.  India  has  argued  that  such  an
  exercise  could help both countries understand the claims of the other,
  paving  the  way  to  regulate  activities  in  contested  areas  until  a  final
 settlement of the boundary dispute is arrived at.
?   Maps were exchanged in the Middle Sector, but the exercise fell through
  in the Western Sector where divergence is the greatest. China has since
 
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1. What is the significance of daily analysis of 'The Hindu' for UPSC exam preparation?
Ans. Daily analysis of 'The Hindu' is highly beneficial for UPSC exam preparation as it provides comprehensive coverage of current affairs, which is an important component of the exam. It helps candidates stay updated with the latest news, developments, and issues of national and international importance. The analysis also provides in-depth insights, critical analysis, and diverse perspectives on various topics, helping candidates develop a well-rounded understanding of the issues. Furthermore, it helps candidates improve their reading comprehension skills and enhances their ability to critically analyze and interpret information, which is crucial for the UPSC exam.
2. How can the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' be used effectively for UPSC exam preparation?
Ans. To use the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' effectively for UPSC exam preparation, candidates can follow these steps: 1. Regularity: Consistently read and analyze 'The Hindu' daily to stay updated with the news and current affairs. 2. Note-making: Make concise notes of important points, facts, and figures mentioned in the analysis. This will help in revision and quick reference. 3. Focus on editorials and opinion pieces: Pay special attention to the editorials and opinion pieces as they provide critical analysis and diverse perspectives on various issues. Understand the arguments presented and develop your own opinion. 4. Connect with syllabus: Relate the news and articles to the syllabus of UPSC exam. Identify which topics from the news are relevant for the exam and focus on them. 5. Practice answer writing: Use the analysis as a reference to practice answer writing. Frame questions based on the news and write detailed answers, incorporating relevant facts and analysis.
3. How can the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' help in improving reading comprehension skills for the UPSC exam?
Ans. The daily analysis of 'The Hindu' can help in improving reading comprehension skills for the UPSC exam in the following ways: 1. Vocabulary enhancement: Reading the analysis regularly exposes candidates to a wide range of vocabulary, helping them improve their word power and understanding of complex terms. 2. Sentence structure and grammar: The analysis consists of well-constructed sentences and grammatically correct usage of language. By reading it regularly, candidates can learn from these examples and enhance their own sentence structure and grammar skills. 3. Understanding complex ideas: The analysis often deals with complex ideas and concepts. By reading and analyzing these articles, candidates can develop the ability to comprehend and interpret such complex ideas, which is crucial for the UPSC exam. 4. Inferring information: The analysis involves critical analysis and interpretation of news and articles. By reading it, candidates can learn how to infer information, draw conclusions, and analyze the underlying meaning or implications of the text. 5. Speed reading: Regularly reading the analysis will gradually improve reading speed, allowing candidates to cover more content in less time, which is beneficial during the exam.
4. How can the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' help in developing a well-rounded understanding of current affairs for the UPSC exam?
Ans. The daily analysis of 'The Hindu' helps in developing a well-rounded understanding of current affairs for the UPSC exam in the following ways: 1. Comprehensive coverage: The analysis covers a wide range of topics including national and international news, politics, economy, environment, science and technology, etc. This ensures that candidates are exposed to diverse issues and developments, helping them develop a holistic understanding of current affairs. 2. In-depth insights: The analysis provides detailed analysis, background information, and context for each news item. This helps candidates grasp the intricacies of the issues and develop a deeper understanding beyond surface-level information. 3. Multiple perspectives: The analysis presents various perspectives and opinions on different topics, including editorials and expert opinions. This exposure to diverse viewpoints helps candidates develop a nuanced understanding of complex issues. 4. Interlinking of topics: The analysis often connects different topics and shows their interlinkages. This helps candidates understand the multidimensional nature of current affairs and how different issues are interconnected. 5. Value-added information: The analysis often includes additional information such as historical context, related government policies, global implications, etc., which helps candidates develop a comprehensive understanding of the news and its significance.
5. What are the benefits of practicing answer writing using the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' for the UPSC exam?
Ans. Practicing answer writing using the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' offers several benefits for UPSC exam preparation, including: 1. Understanding question patterns: By framing questions based on the news and articles in the analysis, candidates can gain a better understanding of the type of questions that can be asked in the exam. This helps in aligning the preparation strategy accordingly. 2. Application of knowledge: Answer writing allows candidates to apply the knowledge gained from the analysis to actual exam-like situations. It helps in consolidating the understanding of current affairs and developing the ability to articulate thoughts and arguments effectively. 3. Time management: Answer writing practice helps candidates improve their time management skills. By setting a time limit for each answer, candidates can learn to express their thoughts concisely and efficiently within the given time frame, which is crucial during the exam. 4. Self-assessment: Writing answers based on the analysis enables candidates to self-assess their knowledge, writing skills, and the ability to present coherent and well-structured answers. It helps in identifying areas of improvement and focusing on weak areas. 5. Revision and consolidation: Writing answers based on the analysis acts as a form of revision. It helps in consolidating the information, facts, and analysis gained from the analysis, making it easier to remember and recall during the exam.
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