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Both nations are expected to deepen cooperation in defence, nuclear energy, and strategic technologies during upcoming G7 Summit.  \n• The United States paused planned strikes on Iran after indications of progress in negotiations. Iran stated that restrictions on maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz would remain in place until a final agreement is concluded.  \n• The Union Government has exempted E22, E25, E27, and E30 petrol variants from central excise duty. The move aims to promote the adoption of higher ethanol blends.  \nKEY EXAMPLES FOR EXAM  \n• The Supreme Court of India observed that homemakers are“nation builders” and ruled that unpaid domestic work should be monetised at a minimum value of ₹30,000 per month. This can be cited while discussing gender justice, care economy, women's empowerment, unpaid labour, and inclusive economic valuation.  \nKEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM  \nAn article titled “Should India incentivise bigger families?” by Aparajita Chattopadhyay and Neelanjan Sircar in The Hindu discusses the debate surrounding fertility decline in India. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• India’s declining fertility reflects a long-term demographic transition driven by education, urbanisation, women’s empowerment and changing socio-economic aspirations.  \n• Yet, concerns over below-replacement fertility have revived debates on incentivising larger families, despite fertility choices being shaped largely by structural factors.  \n• International experience shows that financial incentives may temporarily raise birth rates but rarely reverse long-term demographic trends.  \n• Meanwhile, fertility decline remains uneven across States, highlighting the importance of regional diversity in India’s demographic trajectory.  \n• Beyond fertility concerns, ageing populations and workforce pressures must be addressed through higher productivity, skills and labour-force participation.  \n• Further, internal migration often offsets regional labour shortages, making demographic challenges more complex than fertility rates alone suggest.  \n• Therefore, population policy should prioritise health, education, employment and social security rather than depend primarily on pronatalist incentives.  \nAn article titled “Implementation complete, but workers still vulnerable” by Kingshuk Sarkar in The Hindu discusses the practical implementation of the four Labour Codes. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• The notification of Labour Code rules marks a significant step towards simplifying and modernising India’s labour governance framework.  \n• But, the effectiveness of these reforms will depend as much on clear and enforceable rules as on legislative consolidation itself.  \n• Concerns persist over fixed-term employment provisions, as repeated contract renewals could potentially increase job insecurity.  \n• Likewise, ambiguities in floor wages and hourly wage calculations may weaken wage protection and create implementation challenges.  \n• Meanwhile, the rapid growth of gig and platform work exposes gaps in social security coverage and worker protection.  \n• Going forward, the real test lies in balancing labour-market flexibility with worker welfare through regulatory clarity, social security expansion and effective enforcement.  \nAn article titled “R&D underspending in India has no one cause. It’s systemic as well as cultural” by V. Anantha Nageswaran in Indian Express discusses the factors behind India’s persistently low research and development (R&D) expenditure. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• India’s low R&D spending stems from a combination of historical legacies, market structures and corporate incentives rather than any single factor.  \n• Historically, colonial industrial patterns and the slow growth of technology-","cbCaieuBP3wNqc21","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieuBP3wNqc21","pdf",200955,"English","# Key Headlines\n## Key Examples for Exam\n## Key Perspectives for Exam\n## Good Phrases for Exam\n## Suggested Articles for Exam","[{\"question\":\"What are the key international headline themes in the one-pager dated 12 June 2026?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights France–India defence cooperation around the Make in India initiative and Rafale acquisitions, and the US pause on planned strikes on Iran tied to negotiation progress. 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