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Editorial by Vishal Sir

27 MARCH 2019

17 April 2019Editorial by Vishal Sir

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Editorial by Vishal Sir

THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSISDisclosure (noun) = The action of making new or secret

information known (भेद खोलना)Interim (adj) = Provisional, temporary (अन्तरिम)Anonymous (adj) = (of a person) not identified by name; of

unknown name (गुमनाम)Opaque (adj) = Not able to be seen through; not

transparent (अस्पष्ट)Asymmetry (noun) = Lack of equality or equivalence between

parts or aspects of something (विषमता)Albeit (conj) = Though (यद्यवि)Status quo (noun) = The existing state of affairs, especiallyregarding social or political issues (यथास्थथवत)

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THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSISSanctity (noun) = Ultimate importance and inviolability Opacity (noun) = The quality of lacking transparency or

translucence (अस्पष्टता)Deteriorating (adj) = Becoming progressively worse Recede (verb) = Gradually diminish (घाटते जाना)Trajectory (noun) = A path, track, ambitForecast (verb) = Predict or estimate (a future event or

trend) (िूिाानुमान)Tepid (adj) = Showing little enthusiasm Precarious (adj) = Dangerously likely to fall or collapse,

uncertain (अवनवित)Disproportionately (adv) = To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else (अनुिातहीन ढंग से)

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THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSISBorne out (ph vb) = Proven (सावित विया)Revive (verb) = Restore to life or consciousness

(िुनजीवित)

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Title: Sealed disclosure(The Supreme Court order will not alter the influence ofelectoral bonds on polls)

Context: The Supreme Court’s interim order asking politicalparties to disclose, to the Election Commission in sealed covers,details of the donations they have received throughanonymous electoral bonds is an inadequate and belatedresponse to the serious concerns raised about the opaquescheme.

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THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS1. These electoral bonds will be available in the denomination

of Rs. 1,000, Rs. 10,000, Rs. 1 lac, Rs. 10 lacs and Rs. 1 crore.2. Every donor has to provide his KYC detail to the banks3. Name of electoral bond purchaser will be kept confidential by

the banks.4. Electoral bonds will be valid for 15 days from the date of

purchase5. These bonds can be bought from selected branches of State

Bank of India only6. The bonds will be available for purchase for a period of 10

days each in the beginning of every quarter. In the year of LokSabha elections; 30 days extra will be provided.

THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS7. Political parties will also have to inform election commission

that how much money they got from Electoral bonds.8. The government had reduced the limit of anonymous

donation from 20,000 to Rs. 2000 only in budget 2017

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The scheme, under which one can purchase bonds of variousdenominations from a designated bank and deposit them inthe accounts of any political party, had been challenged in theapex court a year ago.

When the matter was taken up last week, it was consideredthat the time available was too limited for an in-depthhearing. The order, unfortunately, preserves the status quo,and any effect that the possible asymmetry in political fundingwould have on the election process will stay as it is.

The only concession given to those concerned about thedangers of anonymous political funding is that the nameswould be available with the EC, albeit in sealed envelopes,until the court decides if they can be made public.

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The petitioners questioned the anonymity-based fundingscheme on the grounds that it promotes opacity, opens up thepossibility of black money being donated to parties.

It has developed a body of jurisprudence that says theelectoral process involves the voter being given informationabout candidates, their qualifications, assets and crimerecords, if any.

Final WordsTherefore, it is disappointing to hear the Attorney Generalarguing that voters do not have a right to know who fundsparties. Now that there is no stay on the operation of the scheme,the court must render an early verdict on the legality of theelectoral bond scheme.

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Descriptive Question

Q. Do you think that reduction from Rs. 20,000 to 2,000 will not include any black money in funds? Explain

(Word limit: 200)

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Q.1

Which Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile was successfully test

fired by DRDO recently?

a) Nirbhay

b) Nag

c) BrahMos

d) Agni

Quiz Game

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Q.1

Which Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile was successfully test

fired by DRDO recently?

a) Nirbhay

b) Nag

c) BrahMos

d) Agni

Quiz Game

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Q.2

The Union Cabinet recently approved MoU in the field

of traditional systems of medicine and homoeopathy

between India and which country?

a) China

b) Bolivia

c) Nepal

d) Indonesia

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Q.2

The Union Cabinet recently approved MoU in the field

of traditional systems of medicine and homoeopathy

between India and which country?

a) China

b) Bolivia

c) Nepal

d) Indonesia

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Q.3

The Union Cabinet approved the creation of which post

in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of

India (CAG)?

a) Additional Comptroller & Auditor General

b) Chief Comptroller & Auditor General

c) Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General

d) Assistant Comptroller & Auditor General

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Q.3

The Union Cabinet approved the creation of which post

in the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of

India (CAG)?

a) Additional Comptroller & Auditor General

b) Chief Comptroller & Auditor General

c) Deputy Comptroller & Auditor General

d) Assistant Comptroller & Auditor General

Quiz Game

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Q.4

India is partnering Japan and the United Arab Emirates

(UAE) to implement two projects in which continent?

a) Asia

b) Australia

c) North America

d) Africa

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Q.4

India is partnering Japan and the United Arab Emirates

(UAE) to implement two projects in which continent?

a) Asia

b) Australia

c) North America

d) Africa

Quiz Game

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Q.5

The World Health Organisation has raised an alarm over

300 percent rise in cases regarding which disease in the

first quarter of 2019?

a) HIV/AIDS

b) Malaria

c) Diabetes

d) Measles

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Q.5

The World Health Organisation has raised an alarm over

300 percent rise in cases regarding which disease in the

first quarter of 2019?

a) HIV/AIDS

b) Malaria

c) Diabetes

d) Measles

Quiz Game

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Title: Clouds on the horizon(The deteriorating trade climate and the U.S.-China conflict areholding back global growth)

Context: At the recent spring meeting of the InternationalMonetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, Finance Ministers andcentral bank Governors by and large played down fears about aslowing global economy.

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However, in stark contrast, the IMF has consistentlyemphasised a cautious stance on the current growthtrajectory for some months. As the ultra-low interest rates ofthe post-crisis years have come to stay in many economies,the IMF has highlighted the limits of monetary policy in afuture downturn. Its latest economic forecast cuts theoutlook for growth in 2019 to 3.3% from estimates of 3.5% inJanuary and 3.7% in October.

Two years ago, 75% of the global economy experienced anupswing, the expectation this annum is for a slump in 70% ofthe world economy.

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While stopping short of projecting a global recession, the IMFforecasts growth to touch 3.6% in 2020, lower than earlierestimates. That would be underpinned by tepid growth in theadvanced world and hopes of a stable Chinese environment.

Final WordsThe hope is that their optimism will be borne out by evidence. Equally, a lasting resolution of the U.S.-China trade dispute would revive momentum in the global economy.

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1) Throw down the gauntlet = Issue a challenge, dare2) Be at pains to do something = To try every hard to do

something3) Fall into place = Become clear, become definite4) Over and above = In addition to, Besides5) Of sorts = Of a somewhat unusual method

Idioms & Phrases

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Descriptive Question

Q. Do you think that reduction from Rs. 20,000 to 2,000 will not include any black money in funds? Explain

(Word limit: 200)

THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS

THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS

THE HINDU EDITORIAL ANALYSIS