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Today’s brief covers these important themes: Aparna Roy’s article in ORF discusses the potential of India-EU cooperation in energy security. Sujan Chinoy’s article in Firstpost analysis India’s rejection of Court of Arbitration’s ruling on Indus Water Treaty. Gautam Bhatia in The Hindu focuses on the impact of prolonged delay on right to personal liberty under Article 21. UPSC has previously asked question on these themes: PSIR Paper II, 2025 — “The tariff threats have pushed India and the European Union closer. Evaluate the India–EU partnership.” GS Paper III, 2025 — “How can India achieve energy independence through clean technology by 2047? How can biotechnology play a crucial role in this endeavour? 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 I, 2025 — “How far has been the National Human Rights Commission successful in achieving its objectives? Comment.” PSIR Paper II, 2024 — “Do you agree with the view that the EU has thus far proved to be the most successful experiment in the regional integration processes? Account for its successes and also some of the recent challenges that it is faced with.” GS Paper II, 2023 — “‘The Constitution of India is a living instrument with capabilities of enormous dynamism. It is a constitution made for a progressive society.’ Illustrate with special reference to the expanding horizons of the right to life and personal liberty.” |
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