Lead IAS Daily One Pager 27 October

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A daily IAS one-pager dated 27 October 2025 summarizing key headlines on India’s ASEAN partnership, U.S. strategic ties with Pakistan, and India–EU free trade negotiations. Includes exam-focused examples and perspectives: Ambikapur’s Garbage Cafes, India’s cautious engagement with the Taliban, the need for better Indian cities to attract talent, and AI content regulation via draft IT rule amendments. Adds constitutional morality as a key phrase.

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27 October 2025 KEY HEADLINES • At the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit, PM Narendra Modi stated that the partnership had remained strong amid global uncertainties. He described ASEAN as India’s “cultural partner” and a pillar of global stability, while announcing that maritime security cooperation would be deepened in 2026. • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington aimed to strengthen its strategic ties with Pakistan without undermining its historic partnership with India. He noted that New Delhi had already shown interest in diversifying its oil imports from Russia. • Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Brussels on October 27–28 to hold talks with his EU counterpart and push forward the ongoing India–EU free trade agreement negotiations. KEY EXAMPLES FOR EXAM • In the 127th Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi showcased Ambikapur’s Garbage Cafes as a model initiative where plastic waste is traded for meals, promoting cleanliness and sustainability. Cite this while discussing Innovative models of public service delivery. KEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM An article titled “The Perils of Engaging with the Taliban” by Najeeb Jung in The Hindu discusses India’s cautious diplomatic outreach to the Taliban. In this context, the following points are noteworthy: • The visit of Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India marked a notable shift in New Delhi’s approach, reﬂecting a pragmatic recalibration of its Afghanistan policy. • His meetings and symbolic visit to Darul Uloom Deoband highlighted India’s attempt to balance strategic interests with long-standing moral reservations about the Taliban. • India’s renewed engagement stems from concerns over China’s growing inﬂuence and Pakistan’s declining hold on the Taliban regime. • By reopening its Embassy and providing humanitarian aid, India aims to secure its investments and prevent Afghanistan from becoming a hub for anti-India terror activities. • However, the Taliban’s oppressive policies and its ideological proximity to militant groups raise serious ethical and security challenges. • The potential revival of ISI-Taliban links could enable terror outﬁts like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba to operate from Afghan soil. • While the engagement may oﬀer short-term strategic and intelligence gains, it risks tarnishing India’s image as a liberal democracy. An article titled “America is closing. India needs better cities to attract the best talent” by Amitabh Kant in The Indian Express discusses how India must build livable, well-governed cities to turn the U.S. talent exodus into an opportunity for innovation and growth. In this context, the following points are noteworthy: • The U.S. decision to impose a $1,00,000 H-1B visa fee could restrict global talent mobility, offering India a chance to attractskilled professionals—provided it builds cities with clean air and water, reliable transport, affordable housing, and strong research ecosystems. • At present, 1

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