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      <news:title>India Opposes China‑Backed Plurilateral Investment Facilitation Agreement at WTO MC14</news:title>
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      <news:title>IMO Secretary‑General ने US‑Iran संघर्ष के बीच Strait of Hormuz में शिपिंग को ब्लॉक करने के कानूनी अधिकार को खारिज किया</news:title>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Lists Umar Khalid Review Petition on Bail – Implications under UAPA</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Bail denial in terrorism‑related cases, Review petition before Supreme Court, Delhi riots and national security implications, Judicial standards for granting bail under anti‑terror laws, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court ने Umar Khalid की जमानत पर समीक्षा याचिका सूचीबद्ध की – UAPA के तहत प्रभाव</news:title>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court Criticises Rajasthan &amp; Madhya Pradesh Over Illegal Sand Mining Threatening Chambal Sanctuary Bridge</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Illegal sand mining, National Chambal Sanctuary, Wildlife protection (gharial), Suo motu jurisdiction of Supreme Court, State government accountability, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Supreme Court ने राजस्थान और मध्य प्रदेश की अवैध रेत खनन के कारण Chambal Sanctuary पुल को खतरे में डालने के मुद्दे पर आलोचना की</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:34:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court Delays Interim Inclusion of Excluded Voters for West Bengal Assembly Elections</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Deleted voters, Pending appellate petitions, Supplementary electoral rolls, West Bengal assembly elections 2026, Supreme Court’s stance on voting rights, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:26:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Supreme Court ने West Bengal 2026 Assembly Election में Deletion‑Listed Voters को Pending Appeals के दौरान मतदान से रोका</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Eligibility to vote pending appellate orders, Scale of pending electoral roll appeals, Supreme Court&apos;s stance on electoral rights, Impact on upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/imd-forecasts-belownormal-monsoon-2026-implications-for-farm-output-and-growth</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:14:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMD Forecasts Below‑Normal Monsoon 2026 – Implications for Farm Output and Growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>2026 monsoon forecast, El Niño impact on Indian climate, Agricultural productivity risks, Long Period Average (LPA) of rainfall, Economic implications of deficient monsoon, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/imd-2026</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:14:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>IMD ने 2026 की सामान्य से कम मानसून की भविष्यवाणी की – कृषि उत्पादन और वृद्धि पर प्रभाव</news:title>
      <news:keywords>2026 monsoon forecast, El Niño impact on Indian climate, Agricultural productivity risks, Long Period Average (LPA) of rainfall, Economic implications of deficient monsoon, environment, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/retail-inflation-rises-to-34-in-march-2026-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:10:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4% in March 2026 Amid West Asia Crisis</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Retail inflation rate 3.4% in March 2026, Food price component rise, Impact of West Asia crisis on Indian inflation, Monetary policy considerations, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/2026-34-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T12:10:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>रिटेल महंगाई मार्च 2026 में 3.4% तक बढ़ी, West Asia Crisis के बीच</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Retail inflation rate 3.4% in March 2026, Food price component rise, Impact of West Asia crisis on Indian inflation, Monetary policy considerations, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/us-navy-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-pushes-brent-crude-above-100-per-barrel-implications-for-energy</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T11:20:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>U.S. Navy Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Pushes Brent Crude Above $100 per Barrel — Implications for Energy Security</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Oil price surge above $100 per barrel, U.S. Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil shipment restrictions, Geopolitical risk to global energy markets, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>U.S. Navy Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Brent Crude को $100 प्रति बैरल से ऊपर ले जाता है — ऊर्जा सुरक्षा के लिए निहितार्थ</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Oil price surge above $100 per barrel, U.S. Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil shipment restrictions, Geopolitical risk to global energy markets, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/constitution-106th-amendment-act-onethird-womens-seats-in-loksabha-vidhansabha-deferred</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:52:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Parliament Passes Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023 – 33% Women’s Seat Reservation Deferred Post‑Census</news:title>
      <news:keywords>106th Constitutional Amendment (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam), One‑third women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabhas, Linkage with post‑census delimitation, Implementation timeline and political implications, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-president-mallikarjun-kharge-15-womens-reservation-law-allparty-meeting</loc>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:45:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge ने 15 अप्रैल को Women’s Reservation Law के कार्यान्वयन पर चर्चा के लिए All‑Party Meeting बुलाया</news:title>
      <news:keywords>All‑party meeting on Women’s Reservation, Implementation challenges of reservation law, Political consensus and stakeholder consultation, Congress stance on gender legislation, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/congress-president-mallikarjun-kharge-calls-allparty-meeting-on-april15-to-discuss-womens-reservatio</loc>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T10:45:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Calls All‑Party Meeting on April 15 to Discuss Women’s Reservation Law Implementation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>All‑party meeting on Women’s Reservation, Implementation challenges of reservation law, Political consensus and stakeholder consultation, Congress stance on gender legislation, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/justice-joymalya-bagchi-flags-eci-deviations-in-west-bengal-sir-calls-for-strong-appellate-mechanism</loc>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T09:26:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Justice Joymalya Bagchi Flags ECI Deviations in West Bengal SIR, Calls for Strong Appellate Mechanism</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Winning margin criteria for re-poll, Deletion of voters and right to vote, Role and independence of the Election Commission, Judicial oversight of electoral processes, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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      <news:title>Justice Joymalya Bagchi ने West Bengal के SIR में ECI की त्रुटियों को उजागर किया, मजबूत अपीलीय तंत्र की मांग की</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Winning margin criteria for re-poll, Deletion of voters and right to vote, Role and independence of the Election Commission, Judicial oversight of electoral processes, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/world-bank-president-ajay-banga-warns-of-800million-job-deficit-in-developing-nations-by-2040</loc>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:35:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>World Bank President Ajay Banga Warns of 800 Million Job Deficit in Developing Nations by 2040</news:title>
      <news:keywords>Global employment deficit, Demographic dividend in developing countries, Impact of West Asia war on economies, World Bank outlook on job creation, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://vaidra.in/prepare/current-affairs/article/world-bank-president-ajay-banga-2040-800</loc>
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        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:35:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:15:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, Secularism and Freedom of Religion, Judicial review of state legislation, Supreme Court&apos;s role in constitutional matters, Interplay of state and centre on personal laws, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T08:15:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, Secularism and Freedom of Religion, Judicial review of state legislation, Supreme Court&apos;s role in constitutional matters, Interplay of state and centre on personal laws, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Women’s Reservation Bill/Act, Parliamentary amendment process, Gender representation in legislatures, Implementation timeline (2029), Political consensus on reservation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Women’s Reservation Bill/Act, Parliamentary amendment process, Gender representation in legislatures, Implementation timeline (2029), Political consensus on reservation, society, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>RBI scrutiny of rupee arbitrage unwind by banks, Regulatory compliance in on‑shore and NDF markets, Currency stabilization measures, Potential breach of foreign exchange regulations, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>Cyanide fishing and marine pollution, South China Sea territorial disputes, Philippines‑China maritime tensions, Environmental impact on Spratly Islands, general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Women reservation in Bar Council elections, Co‑option mechanism for women candidates, Supreme Court&apos;s role in statutory implementation, Justice Dhulia Committee, politics, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T07:16:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    </news:news>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>Minimum Support Price (MSP) fixation, C2 – actual cost of cultivation, Public Interest Litigation for farmer welfare, State government proposals on MSP, Link between MSP and agricultural income, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>U.S. naval blockade of Iran, Strategic importance of Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, Geopolitical tension in the Middle East, Implications for global oil supply, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:title>Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz after Iran Nuclear Talks Fail</news:title>
      <news:keywords>U.S. naval blockade of Iran, Strategic importance of Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear programme, Geopolitical tension in the Middle East, Implications for global oil supply, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:keywords>general, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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      <news:title>IMF Managing Director Warns Global Monetary System Unready for AI Risks Ahead of Spring Meetings</news:title>
      <news:keywords>AI‑driven cyber threats to the global monetary system, Financial stability and systemic risk assessment by the IMF, Regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies in banking, International coordination on AI governance and cyber‑security, Implications for monetary policy in an AI‑enabled financial ecosystem, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>AI‑driven cyber threats to the global monetary system, Financial stability and systemic risk assessment by the IMF, Regulatory challenges posed by emerging technologies in banking, International coordination on AI governance and cyber‑security, Implications for monetary policy in an AI‑enabled financial ecosystem, economy, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Middle‑East security dynamics, Impact on global oil markets, Diplomatic tracks and confidence‑building measures, Regional implications for India, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-04-13T03:27:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:keywords>US‑Iran ceasefire negotiations, Middle‑East security dynamics, Impact on global oil markets, Diplomatic tracks and confidence‑building measures, Regional implications for India, international, UPSC, Current Affairs, IAS Preparation</news:keywords>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>Vaidra</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication>
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