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16 Sep 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles

 

  1. Merchants to pay 0.4 % fee on UPI payments over Rs 2000
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  • GS 3 - Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
  1. In HC, Govt backs plea to let same-sex partner take medical call for the other
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  •  GS 2 - Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation; Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
  1. In a first, India starts exporting Hilsa to Bangladesh, most are from Gujarat
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  • GS 1 - Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent); GS 2 - India and its neighbourhood- relations.
  1. Six states sign Kishau pact; 10th water dispute resolution: Shah

Kishau dam pact inked: The long delay in project, stakes for 6 states

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  • GS 2 - Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure; GS 3 - Different types of irrigation and irrigation systems.
  1. After BRICS, it’s time to navigate the realities of great power rivalries
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  • GS 2 - Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
  1. Don’t let borders blind us to Himalayan risks
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  • GS 1 - Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.; GS 3 - Disaster and disaster management.
  1. SC: Can PMLA authority confirm attachment orders without judicial member on board?
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  • GS 2 - Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions; GS 3 - money-laundering and its prevention.
  1. Respect, interest, sensitivity are three mutually guiding ties with China: India
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  • GS 2 - India and its neighbourhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
  1. August goods exports soar 26%
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  • GS 3 - Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
  1. Why India’s stance on WTO plurilateral deals may be shifting
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  • GS 2 - Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate; GS 3 - Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth.
  1. Why rising US govt bond yields are worry for world economy
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  • GS 3 - Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
  1. US orbital weapons: The limits of global pacts governing space militarisation
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  • GS 3 - Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.