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Editorials · 03 July 2026

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03 July 2026

GS-3Editorials03 Jul 2026thehindu.com

​Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections

India's June GST collections saw a significant 13.9% year-on-year rise to ₹1.95 lakh crore, primarily driven by a 34.6% surge in import IGST. This import-led buoyancy is attributed to increased imports of crude, petroleum products, and gold, exacerbated by a hike in gold import duty, rupee depreciation, and elevated global prices, suggesting imported inflation rather than robust domestic value addition. Domestic GST growth was a modest 6.5%. This trend is further supported by subdued performance of the eight core industries (2.8% growth in Q1 FY27) and moderating factory activity indicated by the HSBC Manufacturing PMI. While GST has expanded the tax base and strengthened indirect tax architecture over nine years, the recent numbers highlight underlying economic challenges.

Indian Economy
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GS-3Editorials03 Jul 2026thehindu.com

A hold on AI: on the Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI

The article discusses the UN's Preliminary Report of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, highlighting critical fault lines such as the Global South-Global North divide in AI benefits and the regulatory challenges faced by poorer countries. It emphasizes the rapid, largely unregulated proliferation of AI technologies, their potential for significant societal harms (e.g., deepfakes, economic risks, impact on news media), and the urgent need for governments, including India, to proactively assert control and hold AI firms accountable to mitigate broad damage.

Science & Technology
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A shot at life, Mandsaur’s model for HPV vaccination

The article details a successful HPV vaccination campaign in Mandsaur district, Madhya Pradesh, aimed at preventing cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among Indian women. It highlights India's significant cervical cancer burden and the Government of India's nationwide campaign to provide free HPV vaccinations to girls aged 14-15. The Mandsaur model adopted a data-driven, decentralized, and adaptive strategy, specifically targeting vulnerable populations like the Banchhada community, nomadic tribes, urban slums, and school dropouts. It leveraged existing government databases (RBSK, SAMAGRA MP, Ladli Laxmi Yojana) and employed a 'Nudge Approach' to overcome vaccine hesitancy, social stigma, and logistical barriers. The campaign integrated with ongoing healthcare programs and achieved 100% of its vaccination target in less than 40 days, demonstrating effective grassroots implementation.

Social Justice & Development
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