1. Xi vows to protect free trade at APEC as Trump skips key regional summit.
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- GS Paper II – International Relations
- Topic: India and its neighbourhood – relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
2. India's investment rate must rise to 34-35% for 7% growth.
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- GS Paper III – Indian Economy
- Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment.
3. India, US seal 10 year defence partnership framework, signal strategic convergence.
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- GS Paper II – International Relations
- Topic: Bilateral relations – India–USA relations; Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests.
4. Oct air second worst in 5 years.
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- GS Paper III – Environment
- Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
5. India & Superpowers.
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- GS Paper II – International Relations
- Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; India and major powers.
6. Anti-climate hoax.
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- GS Paper III – Environment
- Topic: Environmental conservation, climate change, and global environmental governance
7. Bias in the classroom.
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- GS Paper II – Social Justice
- Topic: Issues relating to development and management of education; Government policies and interventions for vulnerable sections.
8. Multilateralism, after UN.
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- GS Paper II – International Relations
- Topic: Important international institutions, agencies, and fora – their structure, mandate, and role in global governance.
9. US, Russia to be part of the mega Indian Navy drill in February.
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- GS Paper II – International Relations / Internal Security (link to GS Paper III)
- Topic: India’s security and its strategic and defence cooperation; Security challenges and their management in border areas.
10. Decoding India's projected GDP.
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- GS Paper III – Economy
- Topic: Growth and development; Government budgeting; Inclusive growth and related issues.
11. Legal battle over MGNREGS, what happens after SC's order.
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- GS Paper II – Governance / Social Justice
- Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections by the Centre and States and their performance; Issues relating to poverty and employment generation.