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19 Jun 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. Washington-Tehran MoU is a relief, but flashpoints remain
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  • GS 2: (International Relations): India and the world; bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India's interests; effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests.
  1. For teachers, the last period never arrives
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  • GS 2: (Governance & Social Justice): Issues relating to Education, Human Resource Development, public service delivery, role of teachers, and challenges in the education sector.
  1. A decade of empowerment, from reform to Rozgar
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Employment, Inclusive Growth, Skill Development, Labour Reforms, Social Security and Government Employment Generation Schemes.
  1. Look beyond winners & losers in US, Iran
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  • GS 2: (International Relations): India’s interests in the Gulf region, bilateral and regional relations involving the US, Iran, West Asia, and their impact on India's energy security and strategic interests.
  1. Court may have set a figure, but what's the value of unpaid domestic work?
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  • GS 1: (Indian Society): Salient Features of Indian Society, Role of Women and Women's Issues; GS 2: (Polity & Governance): Judiciary, Social Justice, Welfare of Vulnerable Sections, and Issues Relating to Development & Management of Social Sector.
  1. 75 years on, the First Amendment still casts a long shadow
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  • GS 2: (Polity & Governance): Indian Constitution: Significant provisions, Constitutional Amendments, Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Parliament and Constitutionalism.
  1. Why the monsoon's progress has stalled over Maharashtra
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  • GS 1: (Geography): Indian and World Physical Geography: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as Monsoon, atmospheric circulation, and changes in geographical features affecting climate and rainfall patterns.
  1. Conciliatory signs from Trump, but unpredictability frames challenge
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  • GS 2: (International Relations): India–US Relations, Bilateral Trade Agreements, G7 Summit Diplomacy, India's Foreign Policy, Major Power Relations, and their impact on India's interests.
  1. Iran gets 'understanding', world gets Hormuz, Trump gets his exit
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  • GS 2: (International Relations): India and its interests in bilateral, regional and global groupings; effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests; important international institutions, agencies and fora; developments in West Asia (Middle East), nuclear diplomacy, sanctions, maritime security and global geopolitics.
  1. Ancient oak tree that once 'sheltered Robin Hood' has died
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  • GS 3: (Environment & Ecology): Conservation of biodiversity, ecosystem degradation, impacts of climate change, and protection of natural heritage/ancient trees.
  1. NSE IPO: Can the bourse rank among India's top 10 most valuable firms?
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  • GS 3: (Indian Economy): Capital Market, Financial Markets, Stock Exchanges, IPOs, Investment and Growth of Financial Institutions.
  1. Finance ministry ratifies EPF rate of 8.25% for FY26
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  • GS 3: (Indian Economy): Inclusive Growth, Social Sector Initiatives, Financial Inclusion, Social Security Schemes, and Issues relating to Employment & Labour Welfare (EPFO/EPF).