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The initiative, led by the US, aims to secure a global supply chain for critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure.  \n• The European Union plans to indefinitely freeze €210 billion of Russian assets to fund a potential €165 billion loan to Ukraine.  \n• India has offered the U.S. a revised “final” trade deal, including immediate tariff removal on items like walnuts, apples, and some industrial goods. However, India’s main priority is the removal of the additional 25% U.S. tariffs linked to Russian oil.  \nKEY EXAMPLES FOR EXAM  \n• The Union Cabinet approved bills to introduce 100% FDI in insurance and private participation in the nuclear sector. Cite this while discussing on structural economic reforms to liberalise strategic sectors and strengthen long-term capacity.  \n• The Postal Department is exploring the use of drones to transport postal bags on select routes after successful pilot trials. Cite this while discussing the use of emerging technologies to improve last-mile connectivity and service delivery.  \nKEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM  \nAn article titled “The Indian Ocean as cradle of a new blue economy” by Kilaparti Ramakrishna in The Hindu argues that India must take a leadership role in shaping the Indian Ocean as a space of sustainability rather than rivalry. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• India has historically championed the idea of the ocean as the“common heritage of mankind”, notably during the UNCLOS negotiations.  \n• However, the Indian Ocean is among the most climatevulnerable regions, facing threats from climate change, sealevel rise, and illegal fishing.  \n• The growing global financing for the blue economy gives India an opportunity to channel investments to tackle these challengesand support regional development.  \n• Such investments can create green shipping, offshore renewable energy, and sustainable fisheries, linking growth with ecological responsibility.  \n• India’s doctrine of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) provides a framework to align maritime security with environmental stewardship and regional cooperation.  \n• With the BBNJ Agreement and UN Ocean Conferences, India can turn this vision into action, promoting leadership under“From the Indian Ocean, for the World.”  \nAn article titled “The link between inequality and public education” by Udit Mishra in The Indian Express examines the link between global inequality and public education, highlighting the role of government spending in shaping life opportunities. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• The top 10% of the global population earn more than the remaining 90%, while the bottom half holds less than 10% of total income.  \n• These income disparities are mirrored across regions, with an average daily income of €125 in North America and Oceania compared to only €10 in Sub-Saharan Africa.  \n• India falls within the low-income South and Southeast Asia group, where such disparities are pronounced.  \n• Inequality often goes under-addressed in policies, particularly those targeting education and health, leaving gaps in opportunity.  \n• Targeted public investments in free, high-quality schools, healthcare, childcare, and nutrition programs can reduce early-life disparities and foster lifelong learning.  \n• Such investments help create fairer societies where a person’s success depends on their ability and hard work, not their background.  \nAn article titled “On climate talks, the US shadow” in The Indian Express discusses the US role in global climate negotiations, highlighting the impact of its actions on international efforts to address climate change. 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