UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis

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UPSC Exam Comprehensive News Analysis TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS 1 Related SOCIAL ISSUES 1. Gender violence is a shadow pandemic: UN B. GS 2 Related HEALTH 1. India lifts ban on export of hydrox... ychloroquine C. GS 3 Related SECURITY 1. Hospitals warned of Cyberattacks D. GS 4 Related E. Editorials ECONOMY 1. A different economic approach HEALTH 1. Preparing for exit ETHICS 1. Ten questions posed by the virus F. Prelims Facts G. Tidbits 1. Delhi’s ‘5T’ war against virus 2. WhatsApp puts strict limit on forwards 3. RBI eases overdraft rules for States H. UPSC Prelims Practice Questions I. UPSC Mains Practice Questions A. GS 1 Related Category: SOCIAL ISSUES 1. Gender violence is a shadow pandemic: UN Context: The UN Women has urged member-states to include the prevention of violence against women in their action plans on COVID-19 and consider shelters and helplines essential services, calling the rise in gender-based violence a shadow pandemic. Details:  According to UN Women, globally, 243 million women and girls aged 15-49 have been subjected to sexual and/or physical violence perpetrated by an intimate partner in the previous 12 months.  The number is likely to increase as security, health and money worries heighten tensions and strains are accentuated by cramped and confined living conditions.  It says, according to emerging data, violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified.  As per data compiled by the U.N. body, France has seen a 30% increase in domestic violence since the lockdown.  In Argentina, emergency calls for domestic violence cases have increased by 25% since the lockdown on March 20 and Cyprus (30%), Singapore (33%) have also registered an increase in calls.  Canada, Germany, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. have also registered an increase in cases of domestic violence and demand for emergency shelter.  Also, Interpol has warned that with a majority of people working from home due to the pandemic, there was a change in the pattern of crimes. The lockdown period has led to a significant increase in domestic violence. Way forward:  Helplines, psychosocial support and online counselling should be boosted.  Technology-based solutions such as SMS, online tools and networks must be used to expand social support.  Alternative arrangements must be made to reach women with no access to phones or Internet.  Police and justice services must mobilise to ensure that incidents of violence against women and girls are given high priority. B. GS 2 Related Category: HEALTH 1. India lifts ban on export of hydroxychloroquine Context: India has rescinded its earlier ban on the export of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), which is now being used in countries such as the U.S. as a possible line of treatment for COVID-19. Background:  In a notification on March 25 2020, the government placed HCQ on a restricted items list, and then put a blanket ban on any export of the drug on April 4, 2020. The Geo-Politics of Medical Aid:  In view of the humanitarian aspects of the pandemic, it has been decided that India would licence paracetamol and HCQ in appropriate quantities to all her neighbouring countries who are dependent on India’s capabilities. [Show More]

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