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21 Apr 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. Worker unrest shows cost-of-living crisis can no longer be ignored
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Issues relating to poverty, unemployment, inclusive growth, and labour market conditions (wages, inflation, informal sector).
  1. Uncertainties of Iran war, compounded by US politics
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  • GS 2: International Relations: Effect of policies and politics of developed countries (USA) on global geopolitics, West Asia conflict, and strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
  1. It's about better representation, not more MPs
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Parliament, Delimitation, Representation, Federalism, and Decentralisation (Local Self-Government).
  1. Reform agenda matters more than ranking
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Issues relating to growth, GDP measurement, exchange rate, and economic reforms.
  1. India needs a new compact -political, economic, and cultural
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Federalism, Centre–State relations, distribution of powers and resources, and issues related to representation and constitutional principles.
  1. Punjab's sacrilege law is electioneering in legal clothing
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Issues relating to Fundamental Rights (especially freedom of religion), criminal laws (IPC Section 295A), and the role of state in managing religious harmony and public order.
  1. Our planet, beautiful from space - not so on Earth
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  • GS 4: (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude): Human values, ethical issues in international relations, compassion, and moral responsibility towards environment and humanity.
  1. Priyadarshini Mattoo case: Can a life convict walk out of jail?
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Constitutional powers of clemency (Articles 72 & 161), criminal justice system, remission and premature release of prisoners.
  1. West Asia disruptions prompt fuel supply shift
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  • GS 2: (International Relations): Effect of geopolitics of West Asia on India’s energy security and global economic stability.
  1. Marine Spatial Plan: Odisha's bid to strengthen climate resilience
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  • GS 3: Environment & Ecology (Conservation, Climate Change, Blue Economy and Coastal Zone Management).
  1. War impact: Core industries' output dropped 0.4% in March
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Industrial growth, infrastructure (core industries), and impact of global factors (energy prices, geopolitics) on the Indian economy.
  1. 'Gradual depreciation preferable to burning reserves to defend a level'
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Monetary policy, inflation, exchange rate management, balance of payments, and impact of global shocks (oil prices, capital flows) on growth.