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16 May 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. Defence Minister lays foundation stone for combat aircraft infra project in Andhra
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  • GS 3: Defence Technology & Internal Security: Indigenisation of defence production, development of new technology and self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
  1. Oxfam India activities are against country's economic interest, MHA tells High Court
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  • GS 2: Governance & International Relations: Role of NGOs, pressure groups and civil society organisations; Government policies and issues arising out of implementation of laws such as FCRA in relation to national security and economic interests.
  1. Why the spike in crude oil price will test the economy
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Investment Models, External Sector, Inflation, Fiscal Management and Effects of Liberalization on the Economy.
  1. Behind the long wait for NEET-UG exam to go online
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  • GS 2: Governance & Social Justice: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources; Government policies.
  1. Hantavirus as a warning: Why outbreaks like this may become more common
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  • GS 3: Science & Technology / Disaster Management / Environment: Awareness in the fields of biotechnology, health, environmental degradation, climate change and disaster management with focus on zoonotic diseases and One Health approach.
  1. Winds plus heat: The triggers for deadly UP storm
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  • GS 1: (Geography): Climatology, Atmospheric Phenomena and Disaster Management-related geographical events (Thunderstorms, Western Disturbances, Extreme Weather Events).
  1. In Vinesh Phogat vs wrestling system, the champion is on the mat
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  • GS 2: Social Justice & Governance: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education and Human Resources and transparency.
  1. Trump, Xi and an unsteady balance
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  • GS 2: (International Relations): Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; India and its neighbourhood/global strategic relations.
  1. UP crackdown on workers' protests sends chilling signal
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  • GS 2: Indian Constitution & Governance: Fundamental Rights, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations, Issues relating to development and management.
  1. Dear Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, we take you at your word
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Constitutional Bodies, Separation of Powers, Representation of People Act, Constitutional Morality, Fundamental Rights and issues arising out of federal governance and political accountability.
  1. In Great Nicobar, strategic ambitions are at odds with ecology
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  • GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Conservation, environmental impact assessment, disaster and disaster management, and infrastructure development in ecologically sensitive regions.
  1. 3 old thermal power sites chosen for new nuclear power projects
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  • GS 3: Infrastructure (Energy), Science & Technology (Nuclear Technology), Environmental Impact Assessment, and Government Policies & Interventions related to Energy Security.
  1. How tax relief on bond investments will help FPIs
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Investment Models, Capital Flows, External Sector and Inclusive Growth.