1. India’s GDP estimated to grow by 7.3%: NSO data.
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- GS 3 (Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment.)
2. Navy thwarts hijacking attempt in Arabian Sea.
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- GS 3 (Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.)
3. NGT takes cognizance of The Hindu article on toxic waste in Bhopal.
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- GS 3 (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.)
4. Discovery of Paleolithic tools adds to understanding of human settlements.
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- GS 1 (Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times.)
5. Drug war.
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- GS 3 (Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life.)
6. The need to examine the examination system.
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- GS 2 (Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.)
7. EC writes to Ramesh, dismisses concerns over EVMs, VVPATs.
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- GS 2 (Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.)
8. ISRO tests fuel cell-based power system in space.
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- GS 3 (Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.)
9. Dec. PMI signals services activity rebounded to a three-month high.
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- GS 3 (Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.)