Daily Reading List: 11. 11. 2017

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Article 1: The legacy of the Russian revolution on the Indian national movement

Link: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/the-legacy-of-the-russian-revolution-on-the-indian-national-movement-4930752/

Article 2: COP 23: Are countries ready for new market mechanism?

Link: http://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/cop-23-are-countries-ready-for-new-market-mechanism--59061

Article 3: Air pollution: Societal, not technical, fix

Link: https://blogs.economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-editorials/air-pollution-societal-not-technical-fix/

Article 4: America’s global influence has dwindled under Donald Trump

Link: https://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21731132-presidential-tour-asia-cannot-hide-fact-america-has-turned-inward-hurting-itself

Article 5: The deceptive allure of declassifications

Link: http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/wZhHlgBiVt5km5N7t83Y3N/The-deceptive-allure-of-declassifications.html

Hindi Articles

Article 6: मानसून का मिजाज

Link: http://bit.ly/2mbyLGZ

Article 7: राजनीति के अपराधीकरण का इलाज

Link: http://www.jagran.com/editorial/apnibaat-treatment-of-criminalization-of-politics-17004835.html?src=HP-EDI-ART

Answer following questions in about 150 words:

Que 1:  Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?

Que 2: Account for the failure of manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labor-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labor-intensive rather than capital-intensive exports.