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27 Feb 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. Two democracies shaped by history, a partnership that helps global stability
  • Page 10
  • GS 2: International Relations: India and its neighbourhood & bilateral/multilateral relations (India–Israel relations, counter-terrorism cooperation, West Asia developments).

 

  1. We need to talk about judicial corruption
  • Page 10
  • GS 2: Indian Constitution: Judiciary, transparency & accountability, separation of powers, and mechanisms for judicial oversight.

 

  1. The story of a 'shirtless' protest
  • Page 10
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Pressure groups, protest culture, and issues related to democratic accountability and civil society.

 

  1. Removal of Lutyens's bust from Rashtrapati Bhavan invites questions about approach to decolonisation
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Issues relating to decolonisation of institutions, constitutional values, and democratic discourse (including role of public office holders and social media ethics).

 

  1. A new compact to reshape India's cities
  • Page 11
  • GS 2: Governance: Government policies & interventions for development in urban areas; issues relating to urbanisation and urban local bodies.

 

  1. SC seeks Centre, states' response on PIL calling for intervention to curb fake cases
  • Page 13
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Structure, Organisation and Functioning of the Judiciary; Issues related to administration of justice and rule of law.

 

  1. 'Rare earth shortages worsen in US despite trade truce'
  • Page 14
  • GS 2: International Relations (India and major powers, geopolitics of critical minerals) & GS 3: Science & Technology (Semiconductors, Rare Earth Elements, Strategic Industries).
  1. Deflators, discrepancies, data sources: GDP set to get updated
  • Page 14
  • GS 3: Indian Economy: National Income Accounting / GDP measurement and data revision.

 

  1. Changes under DGCA's new rules: Cancellations, refunds, name corrections
  • Page 14
  • GS 3: Infrastructure (Civil Aviation) & Government Policies and Interventions in the Aviation Sector

 

  1. How India and Canada mended their frayed ties
  • Page 17
  • GS 2: International Relations: India and its neighbourhood and global partners (bilateral relations and geopolitical developments).

 

  1. Why High Court discharged Hooda and AJL in land allotment case
  • Page 17
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Judiciary (High Courts), accountability of public servants, and Prevention of Corruption framework.

 

  1. The complex social world of macaques, through the eyes of Punch
  • Page 17
  • GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Biodiversity and Conservation (Animal Behaviour, Social Organisation of Species).

 

  1. In PRAHAAR lies India's consolidated strategy for counterterrorism operations
  • Page 17
  • GS 3: Internal Security: Counter-terrorism strategy and role of security agencies in India.