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Y VEN as the country gears up for another three weeks of lockdown, it must be recog- dnised that the exil process over the next few months is going to be long. gradual and painful. Not just for India, but for the entire world. Life as we know it is going to chunge radically, at least for the next year or so, till a vaccine is created for the Covid-19 virus. Till then, the concept of social distanc- ing and safe hygienie practices like reg- ular handwashing will have to continue to being practised by everyone. Even after the pandemic peaks in any coun- try, the return to normality is fraught with concerns over re-infection, as wit- nessed in the Wuhan area of China. The idea of wearing a mask on a regular basis may become a societal norm in the coming days, as it is in some coun- tries like Japan. In other words, bring- ing the economy back on track will have to be done in a systematic, careful and safe manner, in order to ensure that the interests of health and economic well-being are both kept in mind. The plans now being envisaged by all food and medical products should culture are indeed timely as economic the government are to allow activities be allowed to move freely, the vague growth is set to fall precipitously over in agriculture, rurai-based and export terminology of "essential supplies" the next year. The International Mon- TAKING THE HIT: At this point in time, there is a shortage of labour in the rural areas to undertake harvesting and for kharif sowing by next month. tems. In this case, the decision to allow ic than previously. Hopefully, this will ensure that the supply chain is not disrupted and that the millions of self- for the police and regulatory authori- employed are able to regain their ties to clamp down on all transport in livelihoods.The clear-cut policy guide- the country. Instead of specifying that lines in key areas of industry and agri- "essential" and curtail "non-essential" items' movement became the excuse industries aF well as cargo movement. The priorities are in the right direction but the problem lies in implementa- tjon. This was the case with the lock- down initially as well where the rules appeared adequate but lack of clarity ambiguity-when in doubt, say no. ted to the unintended effect of a com- plete disruption in the supply chain of eritical goods. fBureaueracy tends to be lifting of lockdown after April 20. The predictions nay show growth collaps- opaque and non-specific as this pro- notes red tape in government sys- Ministry are certainly far more specif- was used which effectively stopped etary Fund has predicted that growth in India will fall to 1.9 per cent during 2020-21 as against the global growth decline of 3.1 per cent. The World they take the normal route in case of Bank has also pegged growth for the current fiscal at between 1.5 to 2.8 per cent, as against earlier projections of 4.8 to 5 for the 2019-20 fiscal. These transport of all goods. After all, who decides what is essential - is it offi- cials at barriers and checkposts? And So, the first priority has to be to ensure ciarity in rules for the partial new guidelines issued by the Home ing but actually appear optimistic, giy- en the expectations that there will be Scanned by CamScanner 10th English Read the passage given on the next page and answer the following questions carefully: 1. What regular concepts are to be practiced till a vaccine is created for Covid-19? 2. Explain the plans being envisaged by the government. 3. What is to be recognised about the exit process during Covid-19 virus? 4. What is the prediction of the International Monetary Fund regarding economic growth? 5. What is the first priority for the partial lifting of lockdown? 6. How the new guidelines issued by Home Ministry are more specific than previous? 7. Find the similar words: a) Widespread (Para 2) b) To cut short (Para 3)

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