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Editorial by Vishal Sir

27 MARCH 2019

30 April 2019Editorial by Vishal Sir



I Attract Success

THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSISParadigm shift (noun) = A fundamental change in approach

or underlying assumptions (प्रतिमानतिस्थापन)

Upheaval (noun) = A violent or sudden change or disruption to something (उथल-पुथल)

Reciprocal (adj) = Bearing on or binding each of two parties equally (पारस्पररक)

Cumulative (adj) = Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions (संचयी)

Laden (adj) = Heavily loaded or weighed down Freight (noun) = Goods transported in bulk by truck,

train, ship, or aircraftEditorial by Vishal Sir

THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSISRender (verb) = Provide or give a service, help, etc.(प्रसु्ति

करना)Prevalent (adj) = Widespread in a particular area or at a

particular time (प्रचतलि)Compound (verb) = Make (something bad) worse; intensify

the negative aspects ofIncur (verb) = Suffer, experience (ग्रस्त होना)Sustenance (noun) = Food and drink regarded as a source of

strength; nourishment (भोजन)Grapple (verb) = Engage in a close fight or struggle

(पकड़ना)Anaemic (adj) = Bloodless, lacking in colour (अल्परक्तक)


THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSISImmunization (noun) = The action of making a person or animal immune to infection (प्रतिरक्षा)




Title: Line of confidence(Streamlining business across the Line of Control will requireboth infrastructural and policy-level interventions)

Context: In the last decade, the Line of Control (LoC) inJammu and Kashmir has often been re-interpreted as the lineof commerce and co-operation. This paradigm shift was theresult of initiation of two confidence-building measures(CBMs) between India and Pakistan — cross-LoC trade andcross-LoC travel.



However, on April 18, the government of India announcedthe suspension from midnight of trade at the twodesignated points expressing concerns over ‘illegal inflowsof weapons, narcotics and currency’ in the country.

Started on October 21, 2008, the trade has been conductedthrough a standard operating procedure (SOP) mutuallyagreed by New Delhi and Islamabad.

These figures are indicative of the potential that this trade holds for social and economic development within Jammu and Kashmir.

Despite its success in generating economic benefits, the operational and policy level deficiencies render the trade vulnerable to misconceptions and malpractices.



Lack of clarity in the SOP towards rules of origin, items list,goods and services tax (GST)/local taxation mechanisms aresome of the limitations.

These issues, coupled with a number of infrastructural issuessuch as a non-functional weighbridge, lack of CCTV camerasand truck scanners, and an absence of regular communicationchannels warrant reforms in the trade practices.

What is the way out? First, a revision in the SOP is required to highlight the trader

re-registration process. Second, digitisation of the TFCs must take place to make the

process of record keeping easy, transparent and accessible tovarious regulatory agencies.



Third, the digitised TFCs should be enabled with a ‘tradernotification system’ for timely reminders to achieve zerobarter balance for continuation of trade.

Fourth, in case of non-compliance, a strict ‘trader de-listing policy’ needs to be put in place wherein any traderwith a negative balance in barter for more than thedesignated time period can be suspended from conductingtrade.

Fifth, regular meetings must also be held between thetrade facilitation officers of both sides of the LoC to ensureco-ordination of such activities and exchange of the list ofsuspended/banned traders.



Final WordsFinally, infrastructure upgradation such as installation oftruck scanners, functional CCTV cameras for security, andcalibration of weighbridges, are essential to check the inflowof banned items, narcotics and weapons.



Descriptive Question

Q. Do you really think suspension of Trade across LOC is the whole solution to curb transportation of Weapons and other illegal ones? Explain

(Word limit: 200)


Q.1

Which nation has announced a ban on covering of the face with any kind of veil or burqa?a) Australiab) United Kingdomc) Sri Lankad) United States

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Q.2

Which cyclone is expected to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm and will continue to move North West and change its path to North East in India, as per MeTdepartment?a) Cyclone Titlib) Cyclone Ockhic) Cyclone Maaruthad) Cyclone Fani

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Q.3

The National Company Law Tribunal approved the merger of which bank with Bharat Financial Inclusion?a) IDBI Bankb) Kotak Mahindra Bankc) IndusInd Bankd) RBL Bank

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Q.4

Around 135 flights were delayed of which Indian airlines on April 28, 2019 due to the ripple effect of the shutdown of its software?a) SpiceJetb) IndiGoc) Air Indiad) Vistara

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Q.5

When was the World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed?a) April 28b) April 26c) April 25d) April 27

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Title: For a malnutrition-free India(Effective monitoring and implementation of programmes are required for the country to achieve its goal by 2022)

Context: In this election season, it is important to keeppromises made not just to voters, but also those made toimprove the lives of children, the future of the nation.



Despite programme commitments since 1975, such ascreating Integrated Child Development Services andnational coverage of the mid-day meal scheme, Indiacontinues to grapple with a high rate of undernutrition.Improving nutrition and managing stunting continue to bebig challenges, and they can be addressed only with aninter-sectoral strategy.

Stunting has lifelong consequences on human capital,poverty and equity. It leads to less potential in educationand fewer professional opportunities.

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4,India has unacceptably high levels of stunting, despitemarginal improvement over the years.



In 2015-16, 38.4% of children below five years were stuntedand 35.8% were underweight. India ranks 158 out of 195countries on the human capital index.

The World Bank says, “A 1% loss in adult height due tochildhood stunting is associated with a 1.4% loss ineconomic productivity”.

Ambitious goals The aim of the National Nutrition Strategy of 2017 is to

achieve a malnutrition-free India by 2022. The plan is toreduce stunting prevalence in children (0-3 years) by aboutthree percentage points per year by 2022 from NFHS-4levels, and achieve a one-third reduction in anaemia inchildren, adolescents and women of reproductive age.



According to (National Family Health Survey)NFHS-4 data,India has more stunted children in rural areas as comparedto urban areas, possibly due to the low socio-economicstatus of households in those areas.

Way forward Looking at this data, it is imperative to push for convergence

of health and nutrition programmes right from pregnancyuntil the child reaches five years of age. This is doable. Indiamust adopt a multi-pronged approach in bringing aboutsocio-behavioural change. What is really needed is effectivemonitoring and implementation of programmes to addressmalnutrition.


1) Clear as day = Obvious, evident2) With regard to = In respect of3) By virtue of = Because of, as a result of4) In the dark = Unaware of, ignorant of5) Keep in mind = Take into account, be

mindful

Idioms & Phrases




Descriptive Question

Q. Do you really think suspension of Trade across LOC is the whole solution to curb transportation of Weapons and other illegal ones? Explain

(Word limit: 200)

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