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These are the summaries of the Hindu Editorials for today, 5th November 2022. You can get access to the full Hindu E paper here and it's recommended that you go through the full article for an indepth review. Let's hope you find these useful =)
Keywords in the following summaries:
- terrorism, counter-terrorism, global war on terrorism, definition of terrorism, new technologies, terrorist groups, response to terrorist attacks
- COP27, climate change, earth, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
- defence services recruitment plan, Armed Forces, benefit, niggles
- BJP, byelections, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, opposition parties
- social media, intermediary law, government orders, content moderation, co-regulation
- Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, EPFO, EPS-1995 scheme, pension benefits, age of consent
- POCSO Act, IPC, family, social pressures
- Christian, Muslim, Dalit, Scheduled Caste, foreign contributions
- Air Exercise Garuda-VII, Indian Air Force, French Air Force, light combat aircraft, light combat helicopter
- Law Commission, Uniform Civil Code, 2024 Lok Sabha polls
- G-20, India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- UN, companies, toxic cover-up, net zero, fossil fuels, deforestation, offsets
1. ‘No consensus’ is derailing counter-terror diplomacy
The article discusses some of the challenges that India faces with regards to counter-terrorism cooperation. Firstly, the author notes that the "Global War on Terrorism" is over, and that this may lead to less cooperation from other countries. Secondly, the author discusses how the definition of terrorism has become blurred, and how this makes it difficult to target terrorist groups. Thirdly, the author discusses how new technologies are being used by terrorist groups, and how this makes it difficult to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate use. Finally, the author notes that there are no globally accepted norms on how to respond to terrorist attacks.
2. A necessary signal
COP27 must underscore that securing the world’s future gets costlier with time
COP27 is a conference of parties that is taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The purpose of the conference is to discuss how to improve earth's chances against catastrophic climate change. The conference is important because it is a necessary signal that securing the world's future gets costlier with time.
3. After the dust, a clearer picture of Agnipath’s direction
The article discusses the new defence services recruitment plan, which has been met with some criticism. The author argues that the scheme should be given a chance to succeed, as it has the potential to benefit the nation, the Armed Forces and the individual. All new schemes have teething troubles and this one too will have its fair share of niggles, but there is always room for mid-course corrections.
4. Saffron strides
The BJP’s success owes a lot to the lack of imagination of its rivals
The article discusses the BJP's recent successes in various byelections in different states. The party has managed to win most of the seats up for grabs, which is a positive sign for the party going into the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections. However, the opposition parties have reason to worry, as the BJP's successes could signal trouble for them in the future.
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5. Content moderation through co-regulation
The article discusses the role of social media in today's society and the need for a modern intermediary law. It argues that government orders to remove content should be necessary and proportionate, and that platforms should have the responsibility to regulate content under broad government guidelines.
6. The Supreme Court order on PF pensions
What has the SC ruled in the case where the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation appealed various orders favouring employees? Who all stand to benefit from the order? Who all have been excluded? What has been the Union government’s argument?
The article discusses a court case in which employees who are eligible for pension under the EPS-1995 scheme of the EPFO are fighting for the right to increase their pension benefits. The court ruled in favor of the employees, allowing them to exercise the option to increase their pension benefits. However, the court also imposed a 1.16% employee contribution on salary exceeding ₹15,000 as a temporary measure for six months.
7. Should the age of consent be changed for adolescents?
Why are consensual and non-exploitative sexual acts also coming under the radar of the POCSO Act and IPC? What are the ground realities? What have the courts observed?
The article discusses the case of Vijaylakshmi vs State Rep, in which the Madras High Court suggested that the age of consent be lowered to 16. The court said that this would ensure that a girl of an impressionable age is not taken advantage of by “a person who is much older.” The article also discusses the potential implications of this change, including the possibility that it may force vulnerable women to remain under the yoke of family and social pressures.
8. Centre alludes to ‘foreign origins’ in its affidavit on Dalit Christians, Muslims
The article discusses the contradictions in the government's affidavit filed before the Supreme Court in response to petitions arguing that the exclusion of Christian and Muslim Dalits from the list of Scheduled Castes is discriminatory. The government has put forward several arguments justifying the exclusion of Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims from the list, one of which is that Christianity and Islam are not Indic religions and that there were foreign contributions to the creation of Christian and Muslim populations in India. However, the article points out that the government's affidavit also contradicts itself at several junctures, leading to a lack of clarity on its arguments defending the current criteria for determining which communities can be classified as Scheduled Castes.
9. Chiefs of Indian, French Air Forces join ongoing Garuda-VII air exercise
The article discusses the joint air exercise between the Indian and French Air Forces, as well as the naval exercise involving India, Australia, Japan, and the United States.
The chiefs of Indian and French Air Forces on Tues- day joined the Air Exercise Garuda-VII in Jodhpur. While Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Mar- shal (ACM) V.R. Chaudhari flew a sortie on an IAF Ra- fale fighter, French Air and Space Force (FASF) Chief General Stéphane Mille flew on an IAF Su-30 MK-I fighter. “Ex Garuda-VII is also the first occasion for the light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas and the light combat helicopter (LCH) Prachand to participate in any inter- national exercise,” it stated. ACM Chaudhari said Joint efforts: IAF chief V.R. Chaudhari with the Chief General of the French Air Force, Stéphane Mille, in Jodhpur on Tuesday. PTI Japan hosts naval exercise The Malabar multilateral naval exercise involving India, Australia, Japan and the U.S. began on Tuesday as the International Fleet Review and the 18th Western Naval Pacific Symposium, also hosted by Japan, concluded with 13 and 27 countries attending, respectively. transport aircraft from the French side. Apart from the LCA and LCH, the IAF contingent consists of Su-30 MK-I, Rafale and Ja- guar fighter aircraft, as well as Mi-17 helicopters.
10. New Law panel may examine demand for uniform civil code
The article discusses the appointments to the 22nd Law Commission, which is likely to examine the issue of the Uniform Civil Code in detail. The panel has a term of three years, and the appointments have been made with just over three months to go before the end of the term. This could indicate the Narendra Modi government's intent in taking up the UCC as a major political issue before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
11. Modi unveils logo, theme, site of G-20 presidency
The article discusses India's upcoming presidency of the G-20 grouping, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the matter. He highlights India's development journey and how democracy can help end conflict.
12. UN chief slams companies engaging in ‘toxic cover-up’
The UN's chief has called for an end to a "toxic cover-up" by companies as a sweeping report says they cannot claim to be net zero if they invest in new fossil fuels, cause deforestation or offset emissions instead of reducing them. Antonio Guterres said businesses as well as cities and regions should update their voluntary net zero pledges within a year to comply with the recommendations by UN experts, as he trained his sights on fossil fuel firms and "their financial enablers". Meanwhile, the UAE and Egypt agreed to develop one of the world's largest wind farms in a deal struck on the sidelines of summit.
That's all folks =)