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08 Jul 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. Missiles, minerals and port: Delhi, Jakarta seal key deals
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  • GS 2: International Relations: India–Indonesia bilateral relations, Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime security, defence cooperation, critical minerals, and India's Act East Policy.
  1. For the Indo-Pacific, a 'G Minus 2' strategy
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  • GS 2: International Relations: India and its relations with neighbouring and other countries; Bilateral, regional and global groupings; India’s interests in the Indo-Pacific and evolving geopolitical architecture.
  1. The safety net and the trade-off
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  • GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections & Government Policies and Interventions; GS 3: Indian Economy (Fiscal Federalism, State Finances, Public Expenditure & Inclusive Growth).
  1. In growing India-Japan ties, an opportunity for Bihar
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  • GS 2: International Relations: India–Japan Relations (bilateral relations, strategic partnership, cultural diplomacy, Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and regional development through international partnerships).
  1. Now, more than ever, the strategic legacy of Imam Khamenei can be a guide
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  • GS 2: International Relations: India and its neighbourhood & global relations; Bilateral Relations; Foreign Policies and Interests of Developed & Developing Countries; Effect of Policies and Politics of Countries on India's Interests.
  1. NATO flaunts arms deals as Trump targets Europe allies
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  • GS 2: International Relations: NATO, transatlantic security, India and its interests in global strategic developments, and international organizations.
  1. Jewellery-backed loans soar 70%, lead NBFC retail credit growth
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Inclusive growth, Banking & NBFCs, Financial Inclusion, Credit Delivery, RBI regulations, and Infrastructure Financing (Real Estate Credit).
  1. Birds' words: Why a scientist won Rs 95-lakh prize for work on zebra finches
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  • GS 3: Science & Technology: Developments and applications of science & technology; awareness in the fields of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and animal behaviour/cognition research.
  1. With CEO post, how Ram Temple Trust is changing
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Governance, transparency, accountability, statutory and non-statutory institutions, RTI, judicial decisions, Centre–State interface, and issues relating to public institutions managing religious endowments.
  1. Arches that lead to Charminar: Plans to restore the Char Kaman
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  • GS 1: Indian History & Culture: Medieval Indian architecture and cultural heritage conservation (Qutb Shahi architecture, Charminar–Char Kaman, preservation of historical monuments).