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Topic-shaped analysis of the day's editorials for the RPSC RAS Mains, dated 3 July 2026.
The UN's first Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has warned of catastrophic risks even as frontier AI stays concentrated in a few firms and nations — sharpening a Global South-North divide, underscored by companies restricting model access outside their home markets.
Mains question (10 marks): The concentration and gatekeeping of advanced AI risks widening the Global South-North divide. Examine, with India's response.
Source: The Hindu (Editorial), 3 Jul 2026
The Supreme Court's differing bail outcomes for co-accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case — with some jailed nearly six years without trial — have revived concern that stringent anti-terror law is turning 'process into punishment'.
Mains question (10 marks): Prolonged pre-trial detention under stringent laws like the UAPA tests the constitutional right to a fair trial. Critically examine.
Source: The Hindu (op-ed), 3 Jul 2026
Delhi's new EV Policy 2.0 — phasing out polluting older vehicles and pushing electric mobility — marks a shift from seasonal, crisis-driven measures toward tackling vehicular pollution at source.
Mains question (10 marks): Tackling urban air pollution requires source control, not seasonal firefighting. Examine with reference to Delhi's EV Policy 2.0.
Source: Indian Express (Editorial + op-ed), 3 Jul 2026
US reluctance to convene a Quad summit — and a narrower 'core interests' turn in Washington — has opened space for India, Japan and Australia (a 'JAI' trilateral) to anchor a Free and Open Indo-Pacific with less reliance on the US.
Mains question (10 marks): With uncertainty over the Quad, a flexible India-Japan-Australia trilateral can advance a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Discuss.
Source: Indian Express (op-ed), 3 Jul 2026
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