| Download PSIR & GS2 Daily Brief- 28 -August – 2026 Today’s brief covers these important themes: Pratap Bhanu Mehta in The Indian Express focus on weakening of political aura of the leaders and its impact on electoral authority. Pankaj Saran in The Hindu analysis the importance of central asia for its strategic autonomy. Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena in VIF talks about the step taken by India for strengthening its defence shakti. UPSC has previously asked question on these themes: PSIR 2025, Paper I: Do you think that legitimacy acquired by consent or manufactured by indoctrination is an essential element in maintenance of political rule? Justify your answer with relevant examples. GS 2025, Paper II: “With the waning of globalization, post-Cold War world is becoming a site of sovereign nationalism.” Elucidate. PSIR 2024, Paper I: Legitimacy adds positive value to political authority and obligation. Discuss. GS 2024, Paper II: Critically analyse India’s evolving diplomatic, economic and strategic relations with the Central Asian Republics (CARs) highlighting their increasing significance in regional and global geopolitics. GS 2024, Paper II: ‘The West is fostering India as an alternative to reduce dependence on China’s supply chain and as a strategic ally to counter China’s political and economic dominance.’ Explain this statement with examples. | Click Here to Download |
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