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03 Aug 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. What images from across LoC underline: Fear can never be foundation of peace
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Issues related to Centre–State relations, federalism, conflict resolution, governance in conflict areas, and India–Pakistan relations (Kashmir issue, cross-LoC confidence-building measures, and internal security governance).
  1. Saudi nuclear deal bares Washington's double standards
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  • GS 2: International Relations: Nuclear Non-Proliferation, West Asia (Middle East), India's interests in global nuclear governance, and international agreements/treaties (NPT, IAEA, Civil Nuclear Cooperation).
  1. Next conservation challenge lies beyond protected areas
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  • GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Conservation of Environment, Biodiversity, Protected Areas, Ecological Corridors, Wildlife Conservation, Climate Change and Environmental Impact of Infrastructure Development.
  1. Privatisation and petroleum: Let's resurrect an old question
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Liberalisation, Privatisation & Globalisation (LPG Reforms), Energy Security, Public Sector Enterprises (Disinvestment/Privatisation), Infrastructure (Petroleum & Energy Sector).
  1. A new compact between Al & agriculture: An Andhra Pradesh opportunity
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy (Agriculture & Infrastructure): Inclusive Growth, Agriculture, Energy Security, Infrastructure, Science & Technology (AI Applications), and Environment (Renewable Energy & Sustainable Development).
  1. Rethink welfare - citizens are more than labharthis
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections, Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), Rights-Based Welfare, Social Sector Policies, Digital Governance (JAM & DBT), Local Governance and Accountability.
  1. Why India's tea majors are facing rising competition from cheaper alternatives
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Agriculture Marketing & Agri-based Industries (Plantation Crops/Tea Industry), Food Processing & Related Industries, Inclusive Growth, and Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture.
  1. Q1 earnings beat Street estimates, upgrade outlook remains cautious
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Growth, Development and Employment (Corporate Earnings, Capital Markets, Stock Market Performance & Macroeconomic Indicators).
  1. RBI policy panel likely to keep interest rates unchanged on August 5
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Monetary Policy & Inflation (Role of RBI, Monetary Policy Committee, Inflation and Interest Rates).
  1. When machines do math: The promise & limits of Al
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  • GS 3: Science & Technology: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emerging Technologies, Applications and Challenges of AI in Scientific Research.
  1. Tamil Nadu's economy is growing rapidly; why are its revenues not keeping pace
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Fiscal Policy & Public Finance (State Finances, Tax Revenue, Fiscal Sustainability, Public Expenditure, Debt Management).
  1. For doxxing victims in India, a patchwork of laws to navigate
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors; issues arising out of the design and implementation of laws related to cybercrime, privacy, digital rights, intermediary liability, and data protection.
  1. What makes Kerala particularly vulnerable to landslides
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  • GS 3: Disaster Management (Landslides: Causes, Vulnerability, Mitigation & Disaster Risk Reduction).
  1. Why your blood sugar is linked to fatty liver, hepatitis
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  • GS 3: Science & Technology (Health) / Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Health – Diabetes, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Hepatitis B & C, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), preventive healthcare and public health awareness.