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

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GS-1<\/b><\/p>\n

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

Awry forecasts, but IMD sticks to models<\/a>: (The Hindu)<\/p>\n

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) will review the computer models it used for preparing forecasts this year, but is unlikely to make any dramatic corrections.<\/p>\n

The numbers game<\/a>: (The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The India Meteorological Department needs to better tailor its forecast for farmers.<\/p>\n

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

Missing the point of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan<\/a>: (Live Mint, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The government should put greater emphasis on behaviour change than construction of toilets.<\/p>\n

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GS-2<\/b><\/p>\n

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

Justice Rohini to head sub-categorisation panel<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday appointed a commission to examine the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to ensure that the more backward among the communities can access the benefits of reservation.<\/p>\n

India and\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Neighbors<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Chauvinist winds over India<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

The response to the Rohingya crisis is just one of many manifestations of a growing gracelessness.<\/p>\n

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

India and Djibouti\u2019s geopolitical\u00a0scrum<\/a>:\u00a0(Indian Express, Editorial)<\/p>\n

With President Kovind\u2019s visit, Delhi seems ready, at last, to jockey for influence in the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n

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GS-3<\/b><\/p>\n

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Infrastructure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Premium trains run with empty seats<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu)<\/p>\n

Flight tickets are often cheaper than the fares in these services, thanks to the flexi fare system.<\/p>\n

Tackling the economic slowdown<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Greater public investment must now flow into the repair and reconstruction of infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The cost of electricity<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

What India needs to do for reliability, security and affordability of electric supply.<\/p>\n

Powerful challenge<\/a>:\u00a0(Indian Express, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Taking electricity to every household is a great idea. It will need to be done without imperiling the health of discoms.<\/p>\n

Indian Economy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The fiscal myth<\/a>:\u00a0(The Hindu, Editorial)<\/p>\n

Government spending is not a magic wand to revive the economy.<\/p>\n

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Prelims Related News\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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India gets first-ever U.S. crude shipment<\/a>:<\/p>\n

\u2018Such supplies will help mitigate risks\u2019.<\/p>\n

Very pleased for the fruit fly, says Nobel winner Rosbash<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Humble insect was key to discovery about the body\u2019s biological clock.<\/p>\n

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