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).

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. ‘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.