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GS Paper 1
India worships Shakti for nine nights. Women still wait for power
“Syllabus- Role of women and women’s organizations
GS Paper 2
What is the 90-day ‘weeding out’ period for NEET records, and why is the matter before SC?
“Syllabus-Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources
Wealthy countries’ debt could be hurting economies like India. Here’s what IMF suggests
“Syllabus- Important International institutions, agencies, and fora—their structure and mandate.
Before the 2027 state elections, we must ask: Can our democracy still deliver dignity?
“Syllabus-Structure, organization, and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government;
Out of site: On Jantar Mantar denotification, protests and democracy
“Syllabus- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
India needs to say to US: We are open for business, but we don’t pay homage
“Syllabus- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
India-US ties: Beyond Trump, there is a deeper rift
“Syllabus- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
New Delhi must play the long game
“Syllabus- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
Double standards: On the Trump diesel deal with Russia
“Syllabus- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
‘Diabetes is a disease of childhood habits; the fight must start from school’
“Syllabus-Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, and Human Resources
GS Paper 3
India should stop counting its AI chips and start asking for results
“Syllabus- Achievements of Indians in science and technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology
‘Innovate today, nourish tomorrow’ for food security
“Syllabus- issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing.
A reality check on AI boom: Eight risks to look out for
“Syllabus- Science and Technology—developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
