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18 October 2026

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Composition and Functioning of State Waqf Boards: Balancing Statutory Mandates and Community Representation

The newly appointed chairperson of the Kerala State Waqf Board has publicly opposed the Centre's mandate for non-Muslim members, highlighting a conflict between a central law and state/community perspectives on the composition of a statutory body dealing with minority affairs.

Legal framework and statutory provisions go…Debate over representation

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Significance of Wildlife Surveys for Biodiversity Management and Conservation

The recent wildlife survey in Kerala's Peechi region, adding 36 new species records and highlighting Western Ghats endemics, underscores the ongoing efforts and challenges in biodiversity assessment and conservation, making it relevant for discussions on environmental governance and sustainable development.

Significance of systematic and repeated bio…Conservation importance of biodiversity hot…

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Challenges to Executive Leadership and Policy Coherence in Governance

The article critically examines the perceived lack of clear policy direction and effective leadership from the executive, making it crucial for understanding contemporary challenges in governance and public administration and their impact on national development.

Deficiencies in Policy Formulation and Stra…Impact of Executive Leadership on Administr…

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Human-Wildlife Conflict and Elephant Corridor Management in India

The recent incident in Chinnakkanal, Kerala, involving the death of a tribal farmer due to an elephant attack and the subsequent removal of illegal fences, highlights the persistent challenges in managing human-elephant conflict and protecting crucial wildlife corridors, making it a pertinent issue for UPSC Mains.

Causes and consequences of human-elephant c…Ecological importance of elephant corridors…

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Inclusion of MMR Vaccine in Universal Immunisation Programme: A Public Health Policy Debate

Persistent mumps outbreaks in Keralam and other states have renewed calls for including the MMR vaccine in the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), highlighting a critical debate on public health priorities, vaccine policy, and evidence-based decision-making in India.

Public Health Significance of Mumps (Morbid…Criteria for Vaccine Inclusion in UIP (NTAG…

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Farmer Distress and Water Management Challenges in Deltaic Regions

Farmers in the Cauvery Delta are currently facing severe distress due to insufficient irrigation water from the Mettur Dam and a deficient Southwest monsoon, forcing reliance on the unpredictable Northeast monsoon and highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in agricultural water management and farmer support.

Causes of Farmer DistressWater Management Deficiencies

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India's Energy Security, Geopolitical Autonomy, and Trade Relations Amidst Global Sanctions

The recent US decision to pause Russian sanction legislation and strike a diesel deal with Russia, coupled with easing tariff threats on India, highlights the evolving dynamics of global energy markets and US trade policy, directly impacting India's energy security and trade prospects.

India's Energy Security Imperatives and Div…Impact of Geopolitical Conflicts (e.g., Ukr…

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State Responsibility and International Law in Conflict Zones: The West Bank Case

The recent assault on a French mayor and European diplomats by Israeli settlers in the West Bank highlights escalating violence and raises critical questions about state responsibility for actions within its jurisdiction, particularly in disputed territories, under international law.

International Law & State ResponsibilityRole of Non-State Actors

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Conflict and Regional Security Implications

Recent retaliatory actions and escalating cross-border militant attacks between Pakistan and Afghanistan highlight the persistent instability in India's western neighborhood, making it a critical issue for understanding regional security dynamics and India's foreign policy challenges.

Nature and drivers of the Pakistan-Afghanis…Impact of the Afghan Taliban's return to po…

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Evolution of Macroeconomic Thought and its Policy Implications

The article discusses foundational economic theories that underpin modern macroeconomic policy, making it crucial for understanding current debates on inflation management, economic stabilization, and the role of central banks and governments in influencing economic behavior and expectations.

Shift from mechanical economic models to be…Impact of individual household expectations…

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The Efficacy and Geopolitical Implications of Economic Sanctions in International Conflicts

The recent decision by the US President to waive sanctions on Russia's energy revenues, despite ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlights the complex and often contentious role of economic sanctions as a foreign policy tool and their impact on global geopolitics.

Role of Sanctions as a Foreign Policy ToolGeopolitical Ramifications of Sanctions Relief

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