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GS Paper 1
Why women’s reservation cannot wait any longer
“Syllabus-Role of women and women’s organization.
GS Paper 2
In Bengal, EC has laid the foundation for a fair poll
“Syllabus-Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
China is the real winner in the Iran conflict
“Syllabus-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Temporary truce: On U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran
“Syllabus-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
Deservedly dead: On the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026
“Syllabus-Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.
Women’s representation in Parliament and state assemblies, explained in 4 charts
“Syllabus- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government
GS Paper 3
How Indian economy slid to 6th-largest in the world, with Japan, UK overtaking
“Syllabus-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
How weather and govt policy slowed Punjab’s wheat procurement this season
“Syllabus- Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country,
