Daily Analysis of 'The Hindu' - 23rd April, 2020 | Additional Study Material for UPSC PDF Download

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A time for planetary solidarity 
?Lockdown has forced much of humanity to cease 
everyday practices and jump-start new ones. 
?It is possible for individuals, communities, and nations 
to respond to a planetary crisis within days. 
?The nature of the response in different settings, 
however, depends on 
Leadership  
Quality and strength of local institutions 
Resources deployed 
Proper messages delivery 
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A time for planetary solidarity 
?Lockdown has forced much of humanity to cease 
everyday practices and jump-start new ones. 
?It is possible for individuals, communities, and nations 
to respond to a planetary crisis within days. 
?The nature of the response in different settings, 
however, depends on 
Leadership  
Quality and strength of local institutions 
Resources deployed 
Proper messages delivery 
?As in any crisis, the poorest are the worst 
affected. 
?For knowledge workers, one of the new social 
norms being created is extensive Internet use for 
learning and work. 
?In certain sectors such as accounting, desk-based 
research and software development, working 
remotely turns out to be profitable to companies.  
?Many flights were unnecessary. 
?For example, a return flight, economy class, from Delhi 
to New York releases about 0.9 tonnes of carbon 
dioxide. This is half of In d i a ’ s per capita annual 
emissions.  
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A time for planetary solidarity 
?Lockdown has forced much of humanity to cease 
everyday practices and jump-start new ones. 
?It is possible for individuals, communities, and nations 
to respond to a planetary crisis within days. 
?The nature of the response in different settings, 
however, depends on 
Leadership  
Quality and strength of local institutions 
Resources deployed 
Proper messages delivery 
?As in any crisis, the poorest are the worst 
affected. 
?For knowledge workers, one of the new social 
norms being created is extensive Internet use for 
learning and work. 
?In certain sectors such as accounting, desk-based 
research and software development, working 
remotely turns out to be profitable to companies.  
?Many flights were unnecessary. 
?For example, a return flight, economy class, from Delhi 
to New York releases about 0.9 tonnes of carbon 
dioxide. This is half of In d i a ’ s per capita annual 
emissions.  
?Life under lockdown has already demonstrated 
that there are essentials, superfluous items and 
luxuries. 
?Becoming sustainable is vital for ensuring that 
the worst effects of climate change — another 
planetary crisis lurking just over the horizon of 
the present one — also do not fall on the already 
underprivileged. 
?Spiritless measures often harm economic or social 
welfare even if they improve environmental 
outcomes. 
?Social measures must be strengthened to protect 
the health and safety of the poorest. 
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A time for planetary solidarity 
?Lockdown has forced much of humanity to cease 
everyday practices and jump-start new ones. 
?It is possible for individuals, communities, and nations 
to respond to a planetary crisis within days. 
?The nature of the response in different settings, 
however, depends on 
Leadership  
Quality and strength of local institutions 
Resources deployed 
Proper messages delivery 
?As in any crisis, the poorest are the worst 
affected. 
?For knowledge workers, one of the new social 
norms being created is extensive Internet use for 
learning and work. 
?In certain sectors such as accounting, desk-based 
research and software development, working 
remotely turns out to be profitable to companies.  
?Many flights were unnecessary. 
?For example, a return flight, economy class, from Delhi 
to New York releases about 0.9 tonnes of carbon 
dioxide. This is half of In d i a ’ s per capita annual 
emissions.  
?Life under lockdown has already demonstrated 
that there are essentials, superfluous items and 
luxuries. 
?Becoming sustainable is vital for ensuring that 
the worst effects of climate change — another 
planetary crisis lurking just over the horizon of 
the present one — also do not fall on the already 
underprivileged. 
?Spiritless measures often harm economic or social 
welfare even if they improve environmental 
outcomes. 
?Social measures must be strengthened to protect 
the health and safety of the poorest. 
Script of unity 
?Prime Minister Narendra M o d i ’ s reminder that COVID-19 does not 
recognise “race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or 
border ” before striking. 
?Countries and societies can no longer afford to face off with 
one another. 
?The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and the 
UN expressed concern over stigmatisation, in India, of a 
particular community. 
?The recent issue of Indian diaspora in UAE and their comments.  
?The Indian Ambassador to the UAE reminded expatriates that 
discrimination was against “ o u r moral fabric and the rule of 
la w ”. 
 
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A time for planetary solidarity 
?Lockdown has forced much of humanity to cease 
everyday practices and jump-start new ones. 
?It is possible for individuals, communities, and nations 
to respond to a planetary crisis within days. 
?The nature of the response in different settings, 
however, depends on 
Leadership  
Quality and strength of local institutions 
Resources deployed 
Proper messages delivery 
?As in any crisis, the poorest are the worst 
affected. 
?For knowledge workers, one of the new social 
norms being created is extensive Internet use for 
learning and work. 
?In certain sectors such as accounting, desk-based 
research and software development, working 
remotely turns out to be profitable to companies.  
?Many flights were unnecessary. 
?For example, a return flight, economy class, from Delhi 
to New York releases about 0.9 tonnes of carbon 
dioxide. This is half of In d i a ’ s per capita annual 
emissions.  
?Life under lockdown has already demonstrated 
that there are essentials, superfluous items and 
luxuries. 
?Becoming sustainable is vital for ensuring that 
the worst effects of climate change — another 
planetary crisis lurking just over the horizon of 
the present one — also do not fall on the already 
underprivileged. 
?Spiritless measures often harm economic or social 
welfare even if they improve environmental 
outcomes. 
?Social measures must be strengthened to protect 
the health and safety of the poorest. 
Script of unity 
?Prime Minister Narendra M o d i ’ s reminder that COVID-19 does not 
recognise “race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or 
border ” before striking. 
?Countries and societies can no longer afford to face off with 
one another. 
?The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and the 
UN expressed concern over stigmatisation, in India, of a 
particular community. 
?The recent issue of Indian diaspora in UAE and their comments.  
?The Indian Ambassador to the UAE reminded expatriates that 
discrimination was against “ o u r moral fabric and the rule of 
la w ”. 
 
?Such odious digital behaviour routinely goes 
unquestioned in India, but in the UAE, the 
response has been quick. 
?In an environment that is already rife with fear 
and uncertainty, the official communications 
strategy must focus on building trust and 
offering reassurance.