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Archives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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GS 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Geophysical phenomena<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018100% monsoon quota this year\u2019<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Reiterating its forecast from June, the India Meteorological Department has said India will get \u2018normal\u2019 rain during the remaining months of the monsoon season. India is likely to get 100% of its annual monsoon quota of 89 cm.<\/p>\n

Social issues<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018Today, we do not talk of inclusive nationalism\u2019<\/a>: (The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The former Chairman of the Law Commission on how enforced cultural nationalism will harm India in the long run.<\/p>\n

RTE\u2019s heart is in the right place\u2014but not its head<\/a>:\u00a0(Live Mint, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Scrapping the no-detention policy, one of the most controversial features of the Right to Education Act, is a first step towards mitigating some of its worst consequences.<\/p>\n

Privacy and the \u2018nothing to hide\u2019 argument<\/a>:\u00a0(Live Mint, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The argument wrongfully equates privacy with secrecy, even though the former is a distinct and much richer concept.<\/p>\n

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GS 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Government policies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Only govt. can take call on yoga in schools: SC<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Bench says it is \u2018not our business to say what should be taught in schools\u2019.<\/p>\n

India and neighbors<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nepal to stay neutral<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Nepal on Tuesday said it intended to maintain neutrality in the India-China standoff.<\/p>\n

Effects of developed and developing countries policies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rouhani\u2019s challenge<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/span><\/div>\n
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Hassan Rouhani has formally begun his second term as Iran\u2019s President in especially challenging circumstances.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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GS 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Start-up funding may come under SEBI lens<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Regulator keen to oversee such deals, ensure transparency.<\/p>\n

Logistics Data Bank project to expand to South India<\/a>:<\/p>\n

The Logistics Data Bank (LDB) project, unveiled in July 2016 to make India\u2019s logistics sector more efficient through the use of Information Technology, will soon expand operations to the country\u2019s southern region.<\/p>\n

Issues related to subsidies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Food for action<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The Supreme Court directive should lead to better access under the Food Security Act.<\/p>\n

Challenges to internal security<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dangers Of Complacency<\/a>: (Indian Express, Editorial)<\/p>\n

India\u2019s nonchalant response to external and internal challenges is disquieting.<\/p>\n

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Prelims Related News<\/strong><\/p>\n

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