Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 02 August 2022
Contents
- Wheat waiver” Risky WTO demand
- Blasphemy Vs Hate speech
Wheat Waiver” Risky WTO Demand
Context
The WTO ministerial meeting in June in Geneva did little to address the issue of public food stockpiling
Relevance
Mains Paper 3: PDS, Buffer Stock & Food Security
Mains Question
Why should developing countries keep pushing for a permanent solution to the World Trade Organization’s decision on whether to allow public stockholding of food stocks for food security purposes? Discuss the current public stockholding provisions and their limitations. (150 Words)
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Blasphemy Vs Hate speech
Context
The article emphasises the importance of distinguishing between hate speech and blasphemous content (whether in speech or writing) in order to maintain the credibility of a democratic free society.
Relevance
GS Paper 1: Society – Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism and secularism
Mains Question
What exactly is “hate speech”? Examine its societal impact. Do you believe the current legal and constitutional measures have been effective in containing it? (250 Words)
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