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 The Hindu Analysis: 11 July 2020
 
 
 1) None gains: On U.S. withdrawal from WHO-
  GS  2-  Important  International  institutions,  agencies  and  fora,  their
 structure, mandate
  
 
 CONTEXT:
1.   On July 6, the number of novel coronavirus cases and deaths in the
 U.S. reached over 2.8 million and nearly 0.13 million, respectively.
2.   The U.S. o?cially noti?ed the United Nations of its intention to
 withdraw membership from the World Health Organization.
3.   This comes after President Donald Trump announced on May 29 his
 decision to halt funding and pull out of the global health body.
  
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 11 July 2020
 
 
 1) None gains: On U.S. withdrawal from WHO-
  GS  2-  Important  International  institutions,  agencies  and  fora,  their
 structure, mandate
  
 
 CONTEXT:
1.   On July 6, the number of novel coronavirus cases and deaths in the
 U.S. reached over 2.8 million and nearly 0.13 million, respectively.
2.   The U.S. o?cially noti?ed the United Nations of its intention to
 withdraw membership from the World Health Organization.
3.   This comes after President Donald Trump announced on May 29 his
 decision to halt funding and pull out of the global health body.
  
 
 
 
  
  
 DEFLECTING THE BLAME:
1.   After accusing WHO of being “China-centric” on multiple occasions,
  this unfortunate development is one more attempt by Mr. Trump to
 de?ect blame for gross mismanagement of the crisis.
2.   In a May 18 letter, he o?cially demanded that the WHO make
 “major substantive improvements” in 30 days.
3.   He charged that the global body lacked “independence” from China,
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 11 July 2020
 
 
 1) None gains: On U.S. withdrawal from WHO-
  GS  2-  Important  International  institutions,  agencies  and  fora,  their
 structure, mandate
  
 
 CONTEXT:
1.   On July 6, the number of novel coronavirus cases and deaths in the
 U.S. reached over 2.8 million and nearly 0.13 million, respectively.
2.   The U.S. o?cially noti?ed the United Nations of its intention to
 withdraw membership from the World Health Organization.
3.   This comes after President Donald Trump announced on May 29 his
 decision to halt funding and pull out of the global health body.
  
 
 
 
  
  
 DEFLECTING THE BLAME:
1.   After accusing WHO of being “China-centric” on multiple occasions,
  this unfortunate development is one more attempt by Mr. Trump to
 de?ect blame for gross mismanagement of the crisis.
2.   In a May 18 letter, he o?cially demanded that the WHO make
 “major substantive improvements” in 30 days.
3.   He charged that the global body lacked “independence” from China,
 
 
  was slow to respond to the threat, and had “repeatedly made
 inaccurate or misleading claims” about the virus.
4.   Since the decision has apparently been taken without the approval
  of Congress, and as the withdrawal will become e?ective only on July
  6 next year, there is a possibility that Congress or courts might reverse
 the withdrawal.
5.   Already, Democratic challenger Joe Biden has promised to revoke it
 if elected President.
6.   There is much at stake and unsurprisingly Congress is already under
  pressure from academia and medical associations to reject the
 withdrawal.
7.   The capricious(variable) decision to withdraw from WHO will have
 dire consequences for global public health.
  
 SHORTCOMINGS:
1.   The departure of the U.S. will be a signi?cant blow to the WHO in
  terms of loss of technical expertise and, according to Mr. Trump, an
 annual funding of about $450 million.
2.   The pandemic has clearly brought to the fore(focus) several
 shortcomings and weaknesses in the global health body.
3.   For instance, the 2005 revision of the International Health
  Regulations made it mandatory for countries to notify the WHO of
  all events that may constitute an international public health
 emergency.
4.   Yet, the WHO has limited power to ensure compliance by member
  States, including limitations in independently verifying member
 states’ o?cial reports.
5.   If the U.S. was majorly involved in the 2005 IHR revision, it will now
 have no role to play in strengthening the WHO.
6.   It will lose a seat at the table to determine the virus strain to be used
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 11 July 2020
 
 
 1) None gains: On U.S. withdrawal from WHO-
  GS  2-  Important  International  institutions,  agencies  and  fora,  their
 structure, mandate
  
 
 CONTEXT:
1.   On July 6, the number of novel coronavirus cases and deaths in the
 U.S. reached over 2.8 million and nearly 0.13 million, respectively.
2.   The U.S. o?cially noti?ed the United Nations of its intention to
 withdraw membership from the World Health Organization.
3.   This comes after President Donald Trump announced on May 29 his
 decision to halt funding and pull out of the global health body.
  
 
 
 
  
  
 DEFLECTING THE BLAME:
1.   After accusing WHO of being “China-centric” on multiple occasions,
  this unfortunate development is one more attempt by Mr. Trump to
 de?ect blame for gross mismanagement of the crisis.
2.   In a May 18 letter, he o?cially demanded that the WHO make
 “major substantive improvements” in 30 days.
3.   He charged that the global body lacked “independence” from China,
 
 
  was slow to respond to the threat, and had “repeatedly made
 inaccurate or misleading claims” about the virus.
4.   Since the decision has apparently been taken without the approval
  of Congress, and as the withdrawal will become e?ective only on July
  6 next year, there is a possibility that Congress or courts might reverse
 the withdrawal.
5.   Already, Democratic challenger Joe Biden has promised to revoke it
 if elected President.
6.   There is much at stake and unsurprisingly Congress is already under
  pressure from academia and medical associations to reject the
 withdrawal.
7.   The capricious(variable) decision to withdraw from WHO will have
 dire consequences for global public health.
  
 SHORTCOMINGS:
1.   The departure of the U.S. will be a signi?cant blow to the WHO in
  terms of loss of technical expertise and, according to Mr. Trump, an
 annual funding of about $450 million.
2.   The pandemic has clearly brought to the fore(focus) several
 shortcomings and weaknesses in the global health body.
3.   For instance, the 2005 revision of the International Health
  Regulations made it mandatory for countries to notify the WHO of
  all events that may constitute an international public health
 emergency.
4.   Yet, the WHO has limited power to ensure compliance by member
  States, including limitations in independently verifying member
 states’ o?cial reports.
5.   If the U.S. was majorly involved in the 2005 IHR revision, it will now
 have no role to play in strengthening the WHO.
6.   It will lose a seat at the table to determine the virus strain to be used
 
 
  for developing in?uenza vaccines and have no access to new
 in?uenza virus samples for research.
7.   US will lose out on health intelligence that will compromise the
 country’s response to international disease outbreaks.
  
 CONCLUSION:
1. In the end, none gains from a further weakened WHO.
2.   The U.S. stands to lose by withdrawing from the WHO; it will forego
 health intelligence.
  
  
 2) Is Internet freedom being sacri?ced for national security?
  GS  2-  Important  aspects  of  governance,  transparency  and
 accountability
 
 CONTEXT:
1.   The government’s decision to block 59 Chinese apps has once again
  spotlighted the vulnerability of Internet freedom at a time of national
 security.
2.   We explore the delicate balance between freedom of expression and
 national security.
 
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 The Hindu Analysis: 11 July 2020
 
 
 1) None gains: On U.S. withdrawal from WHO-
  GS  2-  Important  International  institutions,  agencies  and  fora,  their
 structure, mandate
  
 
 CONTEXT:
1.   On July 6, the number of novel coronavirus cases and deaths in the
 U.S. reached over 2.8 million and nearly 0.13 million, respectively.
2.   The U.S. o?cially noti?ed the United Nations of its intention to
 withdraw membership from the World Health Organization.
3.   This comes after President Donald Trump announced on May 29 his
 decision to halt funding and pull out of the global health body.
  
 
 
 
  
  
 DEFLECTING THE BLAME:
1.   After accusing WHO of being “China-centric” on multiple occasions,
  this unfortunate development is one more attempt by Mr. Trump to
 de?ect blame for gross mismanagement of the crisis.
2.   In a May 18 letter, he o?cially demanded that the WHO make
 “major substantive improvements” in 30 days.
3.   He charged that the global body lacked “independence” from China,
 
 
  was slow to respond to the threat, and had “repeatedly made
 inaccurate or misleading claims” about the virus.
4.   Since the decision has apparently been taken without the approval
  of Congress, and as the withdrawal will become e?ective only on July
  6 next year, there is a possibility that Congress or courts might reverse
 the withdrawal.
5.   Already, Democratic challenger Joe Biden has promised to revoke it
 if elected President.
6.   There is much at stake and unsurprisingly Congress is already under
  pressure from academia and medical associations to reject the
 withdrawal.
7.   The capricious(variable) decision to withdraw from WHO will have
 dire consequences for global public health.
  
 SHORTCOMINGS:
1.   The departure of the U.S. will be a signi?cant blow to the WHO in
  terms of loss of technical expertise and, according to Mr. Trump, an
 annual funding of about $450 million.
2.   The pandemic has clearly brought to the fore(focus) several
 shortcomings and weaknesses in the global health body.
3.   For instance, the 2005 revision of the International Health
  Regulations made it mandatory for countries to notify the WHO of
  all events that may constitute an international public health
 emergency.
4.   Yet, the WHO has limited power to ensure compliance by member
  States, including limitations in independently verifying member
 states’ o?cial reports.
5.   If the U.S. was majorly involved in the 2005 IHR revision, it will now
 have no role to play in strengthening the WHO.
6.   It will lose a seat at the table to determine the virus strain to be used
 
 
  for developing in?uenza vaccines and have no access to new
 in?uenza virus samples for research.
7.   US will lose out on health intelligence that will compromise the
 country’s response to international disease outbreaks.
  
 CONCLUSION:
1. In the end, none gains from a further weakened WHO.
2.   The U.S. stands to lose by withdrawing from the WHO; it will forego
 health intelligence.
  
  
 2) Is Internet freedom being sacri?ced for national security?
  GS  2-  Important  aspects  of  governance,  transparency  and
 accountability
 
 CONTEXT:
1.   The government’s decision to block 59 Chinese apps has once again
  spotlighted the vulnerability of Internet freedom at a time of national
 security.
2.   We explore the delicate balance between freedom of expression and
 national security.
 
 
 
 
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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, national and international news, editorials, and opinions. It helps aspirants stay updated with important events and issues, enhances their understanding of diverse topics, and strengthens their analytical and critical thinking abilities, which are crucial for the UPSC exam.
2. How can the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' be helpful in improving one's general knowledge for the UPSC exam?
Ans. The daily analysis of 'The Hindu' covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economy, science and technology, environment, and more. By regularly reading and analyzing the articles, aspirants can expand their general knowledge and develop a holistic understanding of various subjects. This knowledge can be effectively utilized in the UPSC exam's General Studies paper, which requires a well-rounded awareness of current affairs.
3. What are the key components of the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' that UPSC aspirants should focus on?
Ans. UPSC aspirants should primarily focus on the following components of the daily analysis of 'The Hindu': - Headlines and news summaries: To get a quick overview of the day's important news. - Editorials and opinions: To understand different perspectives on current issues and enhance critical thinking. - National and international news: To stay updated with major events and their implications. - Government policies and initiatives: To grasp the government's approach towards various sectors and topics. - Science and technology updates: To be aware of recent advancements and their impact on society. - Environment and ecology articles: To understand environmental issues, conservation efforts, and related policies.
4. How can one effectively utilize the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' for UPSC exam preparation?
Ans. To effectively utilize the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' for UPSC exam preparation, aspirants can follow these strategies: - Create a study schedule: Allocate dedicated time slots to read and analyze the articles regularly. - Take notes: Make concise notes on important topics, events, and their significance. - Revise regularly: Review the notes and articles periodically to reinforce the learned information. - Practice answer writing: Use the knowledge gained from the daily analysis to practice answer writing for UPSC exam-related questions. - Discuss with peers: Engage in discussions with fellow aspirants or mentors to exchange ideas and gain different perspectives on the topics covered.
5. Can the daily analysis of 'The Hindu' replace specific subject textbooks for UPSC exam preparation?
Ans. The daily analysis of 'The Hindu' serves as a valuable supplement to specific subject textbooks for UPSC exam preparation. While it provides current affairs and a broader understanding of various topics, it may not have the depth of information that subject textbooks offer. Therefore, aspirants should use the daily analysis as a complementary resource to their subject-specific textbooks, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded preparation for the UPSC exam.
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