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April 2026, driven by a strong increase in foreign investment inflows.  \n• As per the RBI Bulletin (June 2026), uncertainty over the U.S.– Iran peace agreement could impact global trade, commodity prices, capital flows, and inflation. The Bulletin noted that India is better placed to withstand such shocks due to strong growth, stable inflation, fiscal discipline, and robust foreign exchange reserves.  \n• Following direct talks on the U.S.–Iran peace and nuclear agreement in Switzerland, U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance said the discussions had laid a strong foundation for a final agreement between the two countries.  \n• During the visit of Israel’s Defence Ministry Director-General Amir Baram to India, both countries discussed expanding defence cooperation under their Special Strategic Partnership. The discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in defence manufacturing, technology, and joint development projects.  \nKEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM  \nAn article titled “The World That China Desires and Is Shaping” by Manoj Kewalramani in The Hindu discusses China’s efforts to reshape global norms and governance while preserving the existing international institutional order. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• China has increasingly projected itself as a defender of the rulesbased international order amid growing global uncertainty.  \no Firstly, it has expanded its influence in global governance through a larger role in the UN and active participation in multilateral institutions.  \no Secondly, it has strengthened its international footprint through alternative institutions such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, New Development Bank, and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.  \no Thirdly, through initiatives such as the Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI), China has emerged as a major norm entrepreneur shaping global governance discourses.  \n• These initiatives emphasise Westphalian sovereignty, noninterference, and respect for diverse development models and civilisations.  \n• China also promotes civilizational pluralism and a development-centric view of governance, offering an alternative to liberal Western norms.  \n• As a result, China is increasingly viewed as a selective revisionist power—supporting existing institutions while seeking to reshape the normative order that underpins them  \nAn Editorial titled “Stay with the Evidence” in The Hindu discusses the need for evidence-based regulation of Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs to safeguard public health and curb irrational drug use. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• The Health Ministry banned 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs after finding them therapeutically unjustified or potentially unsafe.  \n• FDCs combine two or more active ingredients in a single medicine and can improve patient compliance by reducing the number of pills.  \n• However, some FDCs lack medical justification and may be ineffective or even harmful to patients.  \n• Concerns are particularly serious in the case of antibiotic FDCs, as their irrational use can promote antimicrobial resistance (AMR).  \n• In addition, fixed-dose combinations offer limited flexibility, making it difficult to adjust doses or identify the ingredient responsible for side effects.  \n• This underscores the need for stronger regulatory oversight and monitoring of antibiotic use.  \nAn article titled “India’s Economy Is Growing, but That Isn’t Translating to Well-Being for Many Indians ” by Pulapre Balakrishnan in Indian Express discusses the disconnect between economic growth and improvements in living standards, employment, and food security. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• Household consumption surveys indicate that growth in consumption and living standards has slowed since 2011","cbCaiqwv0ZdMAngo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqwv0ZdMAngo","pdf",216899,"English","# Key Headlines\n## India net FDI and global trade risks\n## U.S.–Iran discussions and India–Israel defence cooperation\n# Key Perspectives for Exam\n## China and the desired global order\n## Evidence-based regulation of FDC drugs\n## Economic growth versus well-being in India\n# Key Statistics for Exam\n## R&D expenditure and digital sovereignty concerns\n# Good Phrases for Exam\n## Westphalian sovereignty\n# Suggested Articles for Exam\n## Western Ghats conservation and ESA plan","[{\"question\":\"What factors contributed to India’s net FDI rising in April 2026?\",\"answer\":\"India’s net FDI rose to a nearly five-year high in April 2026, driven by a strong increase in foreign investment inflows.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is evidence-based regulation important for Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs?\",\"answer\":\"Evidence-based regulation is needed to safeguard public health by banning therapeutically unjustified or potentially unsafe FDCs, and to curb irrational antibiotic use that can drive antimicrobial resistance (AMR).\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document link India’s economic growth to living standards and food security?\",\"answer\":\"It points to a disconnect where growth has not translated well into improvements in employment, consumption, and food security, citing slowed household consumption since 2011-12 and inadequate food expenditure per HCES 2023-24, alongside rising food prices that reduce real wages.\"}]","Lead IAS Daily One Pager - 23 June 2026 | PDF",1789941764]