Divided we stand (Indian Express)

Mains Paper 2: International Relations
Prelims level: Press freedom index
Mains level: India and its neighbourhood- relations

Context:

• With the abrogation of Article 370 and most recently in the aftermath of the violence in Delhi, the media in Pakistan has had a near-continuous lament: The “Muslim world”, mired in national self-interest and “realpolitik, has been remiss in holding New Delhi to account.

Gloating again:

• The Island took particular pleasure in pointing out the hypocrisy of the US in not taking India to task over the treatment of minorities, and of India lecturing Sri Lanka on the Tamil issue.
• Continuing in that .....................................

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Is it that they are wary of antagonising the US government?

• The US, “the self-proclaimed defender of human rights” across the world, will likely not face a war crimes trial.
• The editorial hints at but shies away from making a larger point.
• The UN and other international bodies seem to have teeth only against certain countries, it is difficult to take their criticisms on board at face value.
• When it comes to the violation of human rights, there have always been double standards.

Unfree press:

• Across South Asia, governments seem to have something in common. Despite widespread differences in ideology, they all seem to agree on the need to muzzle the media.
• Pakistan’s Citizens ...................................

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Conclusion:

• However, the editorial is unequivocal on the matter of press freedom: “As Bangladesh progresses, its democracy needs to be protected.
• In this regard, a free press — one which does not fear to express or criticise — will remain essential.”

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Prelims Questions:

Q.1) With reference to the human body, consider the following statements:
1. Chromosomes, which are located inside the nucleus, are structures that hold the genes.
2. Unguarded X Hypothesis suggests that the Y chromosome in XY is less able to protect an individual from harmful genes expressed on the X chromosome.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: ..................................

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Mains Questions:
Q.1) What are major challenges for India with the Muslim world on in national self-interest and realpolitik issues?