| Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 26 -August – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Dr Ashish Kumar Yadav in VIF talks about the impact of China’s testing of long-range submarine ballistic missile in south pacific. Harsh V. Pant in ORF analysis the power of Taliban who has won state control but lacks legitimacy. Justice V. Gopala Gowda and Maitreyi Krishnan in The Hindu focus on the Supreme Court judgement giving meaning of “industry”. UPSC has previously asked question on these themes: PSIR 2025, Paper II: “India maintains strong ties with countries that will assure a free and open Indo-Pacific and guarantee greater connectivity with rest of the world. Analyze.” PSIR 2024, Paper I: “How far do you agree that the Directive Principles of State Policy are more fundamental than the Fundamental Rights in meeting socio-economic justice as mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution?” PSIR 2024, Paper II: “Discuss the rationale behind replacing the ‘Asia-Pacific’ strategy with the new term ‘Indo-Pacific’ strategy.” PSIR 2023, Paper II: “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) performs an important role in India’s strategic balancing act to withstand the dominance of China in Asia. Discuss.” PSIR 2023, Paper II: “What steps has India taken to regain its foothold in Afghanistan since the Taliban has taken over the country in August 2021?” PSIR 2023, Paper I: “Do you agree that over the years the Supreme Court has become a forum for policy evolution? Justify your answer.” | Click Here to Download |
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