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How to read the newspaper. My favoured newspaper was The Hindu . It is advised that the candidates read the front page thoroughly. After this, it would make sense to read the paper in the following order - 1. Glance through the business page , focus on news related to Indian Economy and International        organiztaions, such as World Trade Organization etc. 2. Then read the International Page 3. The glance through the national pages , focussing on news related to constitution and polity. 4. On the editorial page , read the two editorials on the left hand side. If the Lead editorial looks relevant, read it. If not, just read the title and any highlighted portion. On the comment page or op-ed page, read any article that naturally interests you. If not, just read the title and move on. 5. Then glance through the sports pages . 6. News given on the City Specific page - E.g Delhi/Hyderabad/Lucknow etc, can be safely ignored as far the exam is concerned. What is most imp

China's annual parliament is set to convene from the 5th of March. It is widely expected that this parliament will ratify a move announced on the 25th of February to do away with the limit of two consecutive five year terms in office for China's President. This, in essence, will pave the way for Xi Jinping to be President for as long as he wants. In fact, the term "President for life" is already being bandied about. The abolition of the term limit could be the worst thing to happen to China. Up till now, the Chinese Communist Party had slowly and surely built up a stable polity with a predictable line of succession. Smooth leadership transitions were the norm. Continuity in administration was ensured by grooming the heir apparent well in advance of the conclusion of the incumbent's term of office. Now, however, this well oiled machinery could creak to a halt with devastating consequences for China as well as for the entire neighbourhood. Why is this so? F