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GS Paper 1
Warmer nights during Indian summers may be more dangerous than heatwaves. Here’s why
“Syllabus- Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
GS Paper 2
India and Italy look to the future, bound by the power of culture and a shared vision
“Syllabus-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
“Syllabus-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
How empowering India’s local governments can kickstart innovation and growth
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Why SC rapped states on stray dogs issue: ‘Children, elderly can’t be left to mercy of chance’
“Syllabus- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary
When the learning crisis is bigger than the enrolment crisis
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
Watch, but do not wait: On the Ebola outbreak
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
The world isn’t prepared for the next pandemic
“Syllabus- Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate.
A China-U.S. summit that drew global attention
“Syllabus- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
NEET paper leak fallout: Why NTA must transform into a single digital testing authority
“Syllabus- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
GS Paper 3
India’s EV ambition needs a grid strategy to match
“Syllabus-Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
The AI agent is learning workers’ rights
“Syllabus-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
