17 March 2026 Indian Express
What to Read in Indian Express (Topic and Syllabus wise)
1. Deer Park may not have any deer unless it is designated ‘mini zoo’ again
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GS 3: Environment and Ecology: Conservation of biodiversity, wildlife protection, environmental governance, and institutional mechanisms (CZA, wildlife management, protected areas).
2. Four state arenas & poll dust that will spill over
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GS 2: Polity and Governance: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act, Election Commission, electoral processes, federalism and political dynamics between the Centre and States.
3. In war on Iran, Israel knows what it wants – US does not
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GS 2: International Relations: India and its neighbourhood, global strategic developments affecting India’s interests (West Asia geopolitics, Iran–Israel conflict, role of major powers).
4. For persons with disabilities, doors to theatres now open
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GS 2: Governance & Social Justice: Welfare of vulnerable sections (Persons with Disabilities) and implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
5. At the Oscars, the power of grey
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GS 1: Indian Society & Culture (Salient features of Art Forms, Literature and Cinema reflecting society)
6. The move to impeach the CEC, though symbolic, matters
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GS 2: Polity & Governance: Constitutional bodies (Election Commission of India), removal of CEC, issues of independence, neutrality, and accountability of institutions.
7. The ‘discrepancies’ in India’s new GDP data
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GS 3: Indian Economy: National Income Accounting (GDP, GVA, Base Year, and Issues in Data Reliability/Statistical Discrepancies).
8. As NavIC loses atomic clock, India’s own GPS remains a challenge
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GS 3: Science & Technology (Space Technology | Satellite Navigation Systems | Indigenous Technology Development)
9. Russian Urals crude delivered price for India at record high
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GS 3: Indian Economy (Energy Security) & International Relations (Geopolitics of Oil and Sanctions).
10. Retail loans emerge as top category for write-offs by Indian banks in FY25
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GS 3: Indian Economy: Banking Sector, Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), Financial Stability & Credit System
11. Iran survives, Bibi gains, India’s dilemma: 5 takeaways after two weeks of war
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GS 2: International Relations: India’s relations with West Asia, global geopolitics, and impact of conflicts on India’s strategic and energy interests.
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