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1. India–Africa Forum Summit Postponed Due to Ebola Crisis

Why in News?
India and the African Union postponed the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit due to the Ebola public health emergency in parts of Africa.

UPSC Relevance:
GS Paper 2 – International Relations, Global Health Governance, India–Africa Relations.

• Summit was scheduled from May 28–31, 2026.
• Last India–Africa Forum Summit was held in 2015.
• WHO declared Ebola a Public Health Emergency.
• India emphasised an “Africa-led approach”.

Mains Angle:
Public health emergencies directly affect diplomacy, trade and international cooperation.

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2. Sedition Trials Can Continue If Accused Is Willing

Why in News?
The Supreme Court clarified that sedition trials under Section 124A IPC may continue if the accused has no objection.

UPSC Relevance:
GS Paper 2 – Judiciary, Fundamental Rights, Freedom of Speech.

• Section 124A dealt with sedition.
• Supreme Court had earlier paused sedition trials.
• Debate continues under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• Issue revolves around liberty vs national security.

Mains Angle:
Should colonial-era sedition provisions continue in modern India?

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3. India’s Crude Oil Import Bill Rises Despite Lower Import Volume

Why in News?
India’s crude oil import bill increased despite lower import quantity because of rising global prices.

UPSC Relevance:
GS Paper 3 – Economy, Energy Security, Inflation.

• Oil imports declined by 4.3%.
• Import bill rose to $16.3 billion.
• Global geopolitical tensions impacted prices.
• Strait of Hormuz remains strategically important.

Prelims Point:
Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.

Mains Angle:
India’s energy security remains vulnerable to geopolitical instability.

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4. UNLF-P Cadres Arrested in Manipur

Why in News?
Security forces arrested four UNLF-P cadres and recovered looted police weapons in Manipur.

UPSC Relevance:
GS Paper 3 – Internal Security, Northeast Insurgency.

• UNLF-P is a valley-based armed group.
• Peace agreement signed in 2023.
• Thousands of police weapons were looted during violence.
• Large-scale recovery operations continue.

Mains Angle:
Peace agreements require strong monitoring and rehabilitation mechanisms.

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5. NEET-UG Decentralisation Debate

Why in News?
Debate continues over whether NEET-UG should remain centralised after concerns regarding exam integrity.

UPSC Relevance:
GS Paper 2 – Education, Governance Reforms.

• Centralised exams ensure uniform standards.
• Paper leak incidents raised concerns.
• Decentralisation may improve accountability.
• Uniformity and fairness remain major concerns.

Mains Practice:
Discuss the need for examination reforms in India.

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📝 UPSC Prelims MCQs

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✍ UPSC Mains Practice Questions

1. India’s energy security remains vulnerable to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Discuss.
2. Examine the balance between national security and freedom of speech in the context of sedition-type laws.
3. Discuss the need for victim-centric reforms in India’s criminal justice system.