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| Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 6 -August – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Shruti Jain in ORF talks about the India-UK CETA which gives duty free market access to Indian goods. Ruchita Beri in VIF discusses India’s 2026 BRICS Presidency and its diplomacy test for maintaining strategic autonomy. K.J. Joseph and Sumalatha B.S. in The Hindu analysis the report of 16th finance commission giving priority to efficiency over equity. UPSC has previously asked question on these themes: GS PAPER II, 2025: “Examine the evolving pattern of Centre-State financial relations in the context of planned development in India. How far have the recent reforms impacted the fiscal federalism in India?” PSIR PAPER II, 2025: “Non-Alignment 2.0 underscores India’s unique aspiration to emerge as a site for an alternative universality. Comment.” PSIR PAPER II, 2025: “India continues to invoke its time-tested policy of strategic autonomy vis-à-vis both the United States of America and Russia by rejecting US’ offer of mediation on Kashmir issue and by refusing to criticize Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine. Comment.” PSIR PAPER II, 2024: “The return of trade barriers and economic sanctions has diminished the spirit of GATT. In this context, discuss the factors contributing to the decline of WTO in recent times.” GS PAPER II, 2023: “Explain the significance of the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act. To what extent does it reflect the accommodative spirit of federalism?” PSIR PAPER II, 2023: “Discuss India’s vision of a New World order in the 21st century.” | Click Here to Download |
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