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The Bill was passed amid repeated disruptions and protests by Opposition members.  \n• A Russian air strike on a warehouse in Kharkiv, Ukraine destroyed the Ukrainian publishing house Ranok. The authorities described the attack as an assault on the country's cultural heritage and intellectual infrastructure.  \nKEY EXAMPLES FOR EXAM  \n• The Supreme Court of India held that live-in relationships would be covered under the provisions relating to domestic cruelty. Cite this while discussing women's rights and evolving family structures in India.  \n• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has revamped the MyCall application to enable users to assess and report call quality issues. Cite this while discussing digital governance, accountability and good governance.  \n• The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, seeks to replace the colonial-era Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891, by recognising electronic and cloud-based banking records as admissible evidence in courts. Cite this while discussing decolonisation of laws, judicial reforms and digital governance.  \nKEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM  \nAn article titled “Critical minerals, the foundation of strategic power” by Vinayak Vipul in The Hindu discusses the growing strategic importance of critical minerals in India's economic and national security. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• Critical minerals have emerged as strategic assets, underpinning the clean energy transition, advanced manufacturing and technological sovereignty.  \n• Beyond resource availability, the real challenge lies in developing domestic capabilities in processing, refining and value addition.  \n• Limited exploration, regulatory bottlenecks and import dependence continue to constrain India's mineral security ambitions.  \n• India has responded by launching the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), promoting overseas acquisitions through KABIL, developing rare earth corridors and strengthening strategic partnerships.  \n• Looking ahead, India's long-term competitiveness will depend on converting its mineral potential into industrial capability through coordinated policy, investment and innovation.  \nAn article titled \"The problem with India's free trade agreement strategy\" by Surender Singh in The Hindu highlights the limitations of India's existing FTA framework in promoting exports and integrating the country into global value chains. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• India has actively pursued trade agreements with several countries to expand market access and strengthen economic engagement.  \n• However, trade with major partners such as ASEAN, Japan, South Korea and Singapore has become increasingly importoriented, resulting in larger trade deficits.  \n• India's declining share in the import baskets of several partner countries indicates weakening export competitiveness despite tariff reductions.  \n• Structural bottlenecks, including inadequate infrastructure, limited technological capabilities and logistical constraints, have restricted India's ability to benefit from trade liberalisation.  \n• Ultimately, there is a need to complement trade agreements with industrial policies focused on technological advancement, domestic value addition and supply chain development.  \nAn article titled “AI and cyber; the double helix of today’s security threats” by M.K. 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