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DAILY NEWS DIARY 07.01.2021
DAILY NEWS DIARY
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07.01.2021
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INDEX
Essay Paper
Editorial
1. A quagmire of nationalism …………………………………………………………………..…………………………….04
GS 2
Social Justice
1. Critically analyse the anti-conversion laws of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand …………………….05
Polity
2. ‘Anubhava mantapa’ and the political significance of it………………………………………………………06
Governance
3. The Avian Flu………………………….………………………….………………………….………………………….…………………….07
GS 3
Science and Technology
1. Aim of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 ……………………………….………09
Snippets:
1. Market Infrastructure Institutions ………….…………..…………………………………………………..………….10
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ESSAY PAPER
EDITORIAL
Q – Explain how Brexit is a quagmire of nationalism?
INTRO = Brexit was a bit of a cliffhanger, but a deal was reached and became yet another superficial
grandstanding moment for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Brexit may turn out to be a prop that hid
the genuine problems of the country:
1. Deindustrialisation and the loss of manufacturing,
2. A lopsided economy skewed far too heavily towards services and the financial sector,
3. Low productivity,
4. And a country whose public services had been stripped almost to the bone by a decade of almost Scrooge-
like Conservative government-enforced austerity measures.
5. It was only the overwhelming presence of the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the British government to
loosen the purse strings of the exchequer.
The question that now looms is what will happen to the U.K. and the EU. Both entities can never be the
same again. Ultimately, the English nationalism at the heart of the Brexit project may be responsible for
the break-up of Britain. The position of Northern Ireland has become that much more precarious and
untenable in the union. As for the EU, this is also a bloc riddled with many problems.
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Way Forward & Lessons learned –
1. This is where the liberal-Left in the U.K., grieving almost disconsolately for the loss of Europe, could play
a significant role. By looking for other doors that might have been opened.
2. And understanding the ability to underline the dangers of renascent nationalism across various member
states of the EU. To that extent, it is a worthwhile and noble project.
3. The more fundamental flaw at the heart of the EU is the particular kind of economic neoliberalism that
underpins it, ‘German ordoliberalism’ as it is known. It is this idea that may need to be redressed.
Otherwise, it might become the undoing of the Europe project itself.
4. The Brexit deal has always wanted to create a deregulated, low-tax economy. This could bring the U.K.
into greater conflict with the more regulation-friendly EU, which is likely to view the U.K. as a competitor,
leading to an increase in tariff barriers.
For a future free of conflict, both sides should perhaps rid themselves of the particular versions of
neoliberalism that have beset them and brought them to this point of bitterness. For the U.K., it is a
Thatcherite, low-regulation, and low-tax neoliberalism with its associated hatred of Europe; for the EU, it
is the German ordoliberalism that creates economic rules-based orthodoxy, that may in its rigidity
undermine the worthy nature of the EU project itself.
GS 2
Social Justice
Q – Critically analyse the anti-conversion laws of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand?
BACKGROUND = The implementation of the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance,
2020 and the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 criminalises religious conversion via marriage
and mandate prior official clearance before marrying into another faith and more.
There are fervent pleas by petitioners that “rampaging mobs are lifting off people in the middle of
wedding ceremonies,” buoyed by the enactment of the laws.
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As a result, the Supreme Court agreed to examine the constitutional validity of laws enacted by States. A
Bench led by Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde, however, did not stay the implementation of the
Prohibition of these laws.
Cons of the case –
1. Those who are found guilty under these laws stare at a 10-year prison sentence. The offences are non-
bailable.
2. However, the Bench, which asked the petitioners to go to the respective State High Courts with their
challenge, did not stay the implementation of the laws.
3. This is the problem. We have already issued notice. You have come here under Article 32 of the
Constitution...” Chief Justice Bobde said and resisted the plea for stay.
4. The laws concerned violation of the fundamental rights of dignity and liberty enshrined under Article
21. They had been enacted despite a series of judgments by the Supreme Court, including in the Hadiya
case, that right to marry a person of one’s choice was part of an adult’s privacy.
Polity
Q – What is the ‘Anubhava mantapa’ and explain the political significance of it?
BACKGROUND = Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for
the ‘New Anubhava Mantapa’ in Basavakalyan, the place where 12th century poet-philosopher
Basaveshwara lived for most of his life.
While a project to highlight the teachings of Basaveshwara (an icon of the Veerashaiva-Lingayat
community) was first proposed back in 2016 when Siddaramaiah was the Chief Minister and a committee
led by Go. Ru. Channabasappa was set up to draw a plan, the project getting a push now is politically
loaded.
Basavakalyan, an important pilgrim centre for Lingayats, is headed for a bypoll soon following the death
of its MLA B. Narayan Rao from the Congress.
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In fact, the government’s controversial decision to set up the Maratha Development Corporation was also
in the backdrop of the bypoll, given the strong presence of the Maratha community here.
The Chief Minister said there would be no dearth of funds for the ₹500 crore New Anubhava Mantapa
project. He also announced ₹50 crore for the Maratha Development Corporation with alacrity.
Cultural Significance of the Mantapa –
1. The New Anubhava Mantapa, as envisaged now, will be a six-floor structure in the midst of the 7.5 acre
plot and represent various principles of Basaveshwara’sphilosophy.
2. It will showcase the 12th Century Anubhava Mantapa (often referred to as the “first Parliament of the
world”) established by him in Basavakalyan, where philosophers and social reformers held debates.
3. The building will adopt the Kalyana Chalukya style of architecture.
Governance
Q – How does the Avian Flu originate and what are the legislative and governance measures taken by
the government to prevent its further spread?
BACKGROUND = Avian influenza (AI) viruses have been circulating worldwide for centuries with four
known major outbreaks recorded in the last century. India notified the first outbreak of avian influenza in
2006. Infection in humans is not yet reported in India though the disease has an animal origin. In India,
the disease spread mainly from migratory birds coming into the country during the winter months from
September-October to February-March. However, secondary spread by human handling cannot be ruled
out.
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There is no direct evidence that AI viruses can be transmitted to humans via the consumption of
contaminated poultry products. Implementing management practices that incorporate bio security
principles, personal hygiene, and cleaning and disinfection protocols, as well as cooking and processing
standards, are effective means of controlling the spread.
Avian flu has been reported at 12 epicentres in four States — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal
Pradesh and Kerala. Directions have been given to enforce culling of sick birds as per the government’s
2015 National Avian Influenza Plan, according to a press statement from the Ministry of Fisheries and
Animal Husbandry.
In 2005, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, had prepared an action plan which was
revised in 2006, 2012, 2015 and 2021, for the guidance of State governments in the prevention, control
and containment of avian influenza.
GS 3
Science and Technology
Q – What is the aim of the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020 released under the
aegis of the Department of Science and Technology?
BACKGROUND =
While the proposed 2020 - Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) aims to establish a system
whereby all researchers in India can access research published in top international journals at no cost.
1. The government will negotiate on behalf of all research bodies with publishers to enable access. Currently,
it costs around ₹1,500 crore annually to subscribe to these journals.
2. The price of subscription is very high and individual colleges cannot negotiate with publishers. Only a small
fraction of our researchers are now able to benefit from these subscriptions and we would like to change
that.
3. The policy sets a target for doubling the number of full-time equivalent researchers, gross domestic
expenditure on R&D (GERD) and private sector contribution to the GERD every five years.
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4. The policy has been drafted through a “four track” process of consultation and endeavours to implement
major changes through short, medium and long-term mission mode projects.
5. The policy is to identify and address the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian STI (Science, Technology,
Innovation) ecosystem to catalyse the socio-economic development of the country.
Times have changed with the future coming at us at a much faster pace. This policy will help us prepare
for the fast pace of change. New problems are emerging that can only be tackled through science,
technology, and innovation, and this policy is a right step in that direction to build a strong foundation for
the future.
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Economic Development
Q – What are the Market Infrastructure Institutions and why are they in recent news?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has floated a discussion paper on review of ownership
and governance norms to facilitate new entrants to set up stock exchanges and depositories, otherwise
called as market infrastructure institutions (MIIs).
MIIs (stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations) are systemically
important institutions whose failure could lead to "bigger cataclysmic collapses" bringing down the
economy. The institutions should reduce the regulatory burden of the market by supporting
the market regulator.
1. As per the key proposals, a resident promoter setting up an MII may hold up to 100% shareholding, which
will be brought down to not more than (either 51% or 26%) in 10 years.
2. A foreign promoter from Financial Action Task Force FATF member jurisdictions setting up an MII may
hold up to 49% shareholding, which shall be brought down to not more than (either 26% or 15%) in 10
years.
3. Foreign individuals or entities from other than FATF member jurisdictions may acquire or hold up to 10%
in an MII.
4. Any person other than the promoter may acquire or hold less than 25% shareholding.
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At least 50% of ownership of the MII may be represented by individuals or entities with experience of five
years or more in the areas of capital markets or technology related to financial services.
Q - Consider the following –
1. Under AIF, Rs. 1 Lakh Crore will be provided by banks and financial institutions as loans
with interest subvention of 3% per annum on loans up to Rs. 2 crore.
2. The Scheme will be operational from 2020-21 to 2029-30.
3. Moratorium for repayment may vary subject to minimum of 6 months and maximum of 2
years.
4. Eligible Projects included under the scheme are Pre-Harvest Management Projects along
with building community farming assets
Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT regarding the new Central Sector Scheme –
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)?
a. 1 alone
b. 2 and 3
c. All of the above
d. 1,2,3
Hey from yesterday….
With the given Fiscal deficit shooting up to 135% of target, which of the following
measure/s aids its narrowing?
1. Government Expenditure
2. Decreased Revenue Receipts
3. Decreased Capital Expenditure
a. 1 alone
b. 1 and 2
c. All of the above
d. None of the above
Answer– A
NOTE: India’s fiscal deficit shot up to 135.1% of the Budget target of nearly ₹8 lakh crore
for 2020-21, in the 8 months from April to November 2020, as per data released by the
Controller General of Accounts on Thursday. The figure had stood at 114.8% a year earlier.
Revenue deficit, which had crossed 125% in the first half of the year, almost touched 140%
of the Budget target by November, with just about 40% of the annual estimated revenue
receipts coming in. The fiscal deficit had reached 120% of the year’s target, or ₹9.53 lakh
crore by the end of October. It rose to ₹10.8 lakh crore in November.
Government spending, including capital expenditure considered critical to revive the
economy, remained lower than a year earlier, though there was a month-on-month uptick
in November
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