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GS Paper 1
Those before us had less. But they gave more
“Syllabus- The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
GS Paper 2
How AI can be optimised for better healthcare
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
The cost of unconditional cash transfers
“Syllabus-Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
The federal dilemma of delimitation
“Syllabus- Federalism: Constitutional provisions; changing nature of Centre-State relations
India’s democracy needs different electoral rhythms
“Syllabus – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government
India is losing West Asia, but it is not too late
“Syllabus – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
GS Paper 3
Not just turbulence: on the Air India aircraft incident
“Syllabus-Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
Bring back E10 for older vehicles. Work out food-versus-fuel trade-off
“Syllabus-Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc
India’s sweet revolution depends on this: Safeguard the bee, and sustainability is key
“Syllabus-Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
AI agents can do your tasks: How, and how much should you let them?
“Syllabus- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
Russia’s SMR edge: Why India’s new nuclear rules could favour Moscow
“Syllabus- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
