1. Is EC second guessing SIR objectives, asks SC
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- GS 2: Indian Polity: Election Commission of India, electoral reforms, citizenship provisions (Article 326) and issues relating to CAA/illegal immigration.
2. Behind the shiny facade, the cracks in the city
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- GS 2 Governance: Issues relating to transparency, accountability, responsiveness of administration, and quality of service delivery in urban governance.
3. Art that bears witness to a tragedy is not enough
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- GS 2: International Relations: Human rights, international humanitarian law, and global responses to ongoing conflicts (Israel–Palestine issue) through the lens of culture and ethics.
4. Netaji's parakram lives on, illuminates a nation's path
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- GS 1: Modern Indian History: Indian National Movement, with focus on Subhas Chandra Bose, the Indian National Army (INA), and regional contributions to the freedom struggle.
5. Draft NEP 2026 bets big on nuclear, tariff tweaks and cross-subsidy rules
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- GS 3: Infrastructure (Energy) / Science & Technology: National Electricity Policy, power sector reforms, nuclear energy (SMRs), renewable energy transition, tariff reforms, and energy security.
6. 'If firms can't sell, invest in US, then there's UK; India biggest priority for Britain'
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- GS 2: International Relations: India–UK bilateral relations, with focus on trade agreements (India-UK CETA/FTA), economic cooperation and geopolitical dimensions.
7. Data collectors warn MoSPI of 'acute stagnation'
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- GS 2: Governance: Government policies and interventions; issues related to transparency, accountability, and capacity of institutions in evidence-based policymaking (MoSPI/statistical system).
8. Data protection: Shorter timeline likely for Big Tech compliance
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- GS 3: Science & Technology / Internal Security: Data Protection, Cyber Security and Digital Governance (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023).
9. Immigration, tariffs, territory: Key takeaways from his speech
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- GS 2: International Relations: India and the World / Effect of policies and politics of developed countries (USA) on international relations, global economy, security alliances (NATO), and geopolitical issues.