This article speaks about the new tax for Thai jewelry imports in India. Gov't tried to defend its producers. This article is more or less neutral and speaks from neither perspective of Indians, nor from Thai people

1) Distinguish whether or not the article is talking about absolute or relative poverty. This article speaks about absolute poverty. 2) According to the article what are some possible causes of poverty. Unequal income distribution, corruption, 3) According to the article what seem to be some of the consequences of poverty. poor and unhappy people, other many negative consequences of poverty.