28 October 2023 : The Hindu Editorial Notes PDF
The Hindu Editorial
28-October-2023
1. Women can make the world better.
Topic: GS3 – gender equality.
Gender Disparities in Economics
- Historically, economic history has focused on men and their contributions, as evidenced by the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
- The Nobel Prize has been awarded to significantly more men (90) than women (3), with Elinor Ostrom, Esther Duflo, and Claudia Goldin being the female laureates.
- Claudia Goldin’s work delves into the gender pay gap and why women earn less than men for similar work.
Economic Science and Women’s Work
- Economics primarily measures natural and human resources in monetary terms, often neglecting the value of women’s work in the family and caregiving.
- Women’s contributions to family well-being do not directly contribute to economic growth and GDP.
- This can lead to women being considered less valuable in economic enterprises due to their potential limitations in full-time employment.
Changing Global Employment Trends
- Global patterns of economic growth are shifting towards more gig economy and informal sector jobs.
- Long-term employment is becoming scarcer, even in industrial establishments.
- These trends pose challenges for countries like India with a large youth population seeking dignified work and social security.
Role of Care-Giving in India
- India, despite rapid economic growth, ranks low in human development (132 out of 191 countries).
- Care-giving work, often done by women in the domestic and community sectors, is undervalued and poorly compensated.
- There is a need to invest in care-giving services to improve human development.
India’s Vision and SDGs
- India is calling for a human-centric development approach and challenges the GDP-driven vision of globalization.
- Policymakers aim to bring more women into industrial establishments to boost GDP, potentially disrupting their family and caregiving roles.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require a new approach to achieve progress, as the current one is off-track.
Bottom-Up Solutions and the Feminine View of the Economy
- Complex problems, including those related to environment, livelihood, health, and infrastructure, should be solved bottom-up by communities.
- Local solutions, cooperatively developed and adapted, are crucial to achieving the SDGs.
- A paradigm shift in economics is needed to embrace a feminine view of the economy that values cooperation, equity, and sustainability.
Power Shift and Institutional Reforms
- Paradigm shifts require a shift in power, which can be challenging for those in positions of authority.
- The traditional hierarchy of power based on money, political authority, and formal education must evolve.
- Women should have the freedom to shape inclusive institutions, and local communities should have greater decision-making power in designing sustainable solutions.
Conclusion: Vision of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
- To realize the vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (One Family, One Earth, One Future), fundamental institutional reforms are necessary to empower women and local communities.
Question: How can a paradigm shift in economics, focusing on cooperation, equity, and sustainability, be achieved to empower women and promote inclusive and sustainable development?
2. A China-India partnership, its vast global potential
Topic: GS2 – International relations.
Global Challenges and the Need for Responses
- The world is facing interconnected traditional and non-traditional security threats.
- Global deficits in peace, development, security, and governance are growing.
- The crisis in Ukraine and conflicts in West Asia raise profound questions about the state of the world and how to respond.
Opportunity for China and India
- China and India, as Asian civilizations, have shared thoughts on the future and the welfare of humanity.
- The “Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence” were jointly initiated in the 1950s, setting norms for international relations.
- Both nations, as large developing countries with over one billion populations, can provide Oriental wisdom and illuminate the path forward for mankind.
China’s vision of a Global Community of Shared Future
- The vision emphasizes lasting peace, common security, mutual development, and ecological protection.
- It has gained international recognition and support, especially from developing countries.
- The vision includes key points such as economic globalization, peaceful development, new international relations, and true multilateralism.
Key Vision Points
- Economic Globalization: Reject unilateralism, protectionism, and the zero-sum game for a more open world economy.
- Peaceful Development: Pursue peace as a fundamental need for global development and cooperation.
- New International Relations: Avoid Thucydides trap, build common ground, uphold mutual respect, equity, and justice.
- True Multilateralism: Promote fairness and the international system with the United Nations at its core.
- Common Values: Promote peace, development, equity, justice, democracy, and freedom respecting diverse social systems.
China’s Contributions to the Vision
- China has contributed to building a global community of a shared future through actions like the Belt and Road Initiative and Global Initiatives.
- These initiatives address global challenges in development, security, and civilization.
- China and India, with a third of the global population, can work together to demonstrate the Global South’s commitment to an open, inclusive, and peaceful world.
Conclusion:
China and India have the opportunity to collaborate in realizing a global community of a shared future and addressing the world’s pressing challenges.
3. India must leverage ties with Qatar to free its citizens facing death penalty.
Topic: GS2 – International relations.
Qatari Court’s Death Sentence for Indians
- A Qatari court handed down a death sentence to eight Indians accused of espionage.
- The trial was secretive, with limited information on charges and evidence.
- Despite pleas from families and Indian diplomats, Qatar hasn’t disclosed details or shared the judgment.
Espionage Accusations
- The accused, former Indian Navy servicemen, were arrested in August 2022.
- Leaked reports suggest they were accused of sharing secret information about a stealth submarine program with a third country, which their families deny.
Diplomatic and Trade Relations
- India-Qatar ties have been relatively positive, with strategic and defense agreements.
- India sources 40% of its LNG needs from Qatar, and 7,00,000 Indian expatriates contribute significantly to Qatar’s institutions, industry, and workforce.
Need for Diplomatic Action
- A rift in ties would harm both countries.
- India should act swiftly to ensure the accused receive the best support in an appeal.
- Diplomatic channels should be activated at the highest levels, including the Prime Minister if necessary.
- Clemency and sentence commutation must be sought if the men are found guilty in the appeals process.
Geopolitical Considerations
- Some reports suggest geopolitical factors, including differences over India’s policy on Israel and Palestine, might be tied to the verdict.
- Regardless of geopolitical considerations, the Indian government should prioritize the lives of its citizens and uphold its “no Indian left behind” policy.
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