18 ഫെബ്രുവരി 2026 – Value Addition Notes (Malayalam Premium – Page 6)

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 Global South – Quick Enrichment Points

• Global South = വികസനാത്മകവും കുറഞ്ഞ വരുമാന രാജ്യങ്ങളും.
• India hosted “Voice of Global South Summit”.
• Historical Root: Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
• Key Issues: Debt Crisis • Climate Finance • Technology Gap • Trade Inequality.

Quote for Mains:
“Global South unity reflects shared developmental challenges, not shared geography.”

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 Renewable Energy – Facts & Figures

• Target: 500 GW Renewable Capacity by 2030.
• International Solar Alliance (ISA) – India initiative.
• Green Hydrogen Mission – Clean Fuel Transition.
• Renewable Push = Energy Security + Climate Responsibility.

GS-3 Link: Environment + Economy + Science & Tech

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💰 PLI Scheme – Important Notes

• Objective: Boost Domestic Manufacturing.
• Sectors: Electronics • Pharma • Semiconductors • Auto Components.
• Reduce Import Dependence.
• Strengthens Make in India Strategy.

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🛡 Indo-Pacific – Diagram Format for Exam

Flow Structure:

Maritime Security → Trade Stability → Supply Chain Resilience → Economic Growth → Strategic Balance

• QUAD: India • USA • Japan • Australia
• Freedom of Navigation Principle

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📊 Economic Indicators – Add in Answers

• Service Sector ~ 50%+ GDP Contribution
• Manufacturing Push via PLI
• RBI Monetary Policy for Inflation Control
• Foreign Investment Growth in Strategic Sectors

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Answer Writing Keywords:
Strategic Autonomy • Climate Justice • Development Diplomacy • Supply Chain Resilience • Multilateral Reform

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