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GS Paper 2
A changing Asia demands more from Delhi and Tokyo, together
“Syllabus-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
What is an IIT for, where is it going? At 75, here are 10 steps to the future
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
The NALSAR standoff and the BCI’s crisis of authority
“Syllabus-Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government.
One shot to lower bad cholesterol? An Expert Explains how new gene-editing therapy works
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
E. coli in drinking water, just 11% stations have all basic amenities: Why CAG is concerned
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
Education must change to account for AI
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
Treat health as a public good, not a market opportunity
“Syllabus-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources
On minerals and mines, strike a new federal balance
“Syllabus- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure.
Time to push back: On India and the continuing U.S. pressure
“Syllabus- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Beyond America: On the Arab states, their security needs
“Syllabus- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
GS Paper 3
Employment guarantee has slipped into limbo
“Syllabus-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
Retrofitting: the missing link in India’s vehicle scrappage policy
“Syllabus-Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
To build AI for all, India must build it with all
“Syllabus- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.
