IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  
  1. The legal framework that governs maritime conflict
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  • GS 2: International Relations: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, international institutions, treaties and agreements (e.g., UNCLOS, UN Charter, maritime security).

 

  1. What are 'gravity bombs' which US is planning to shift to in Iran?
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  • GS 3: Internal Security: Role of external state and non-state actors in security challenges, and developments in defence technology and modern warfare.

 

  1. Turning to Iranian Kurds, US seeks out old ally in West Asia
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  • GS 2: International Relations: West Asia geopolitics and role of non-state actors in global politics.

 

  1. Why India's rice production and export strategy requires a rethink
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Agriculture – issues related to food security, cropping pattern, agricultural marketing & exports, and sustainable use of water resources in agriculture.

 

  1. 'Boong' shows why small films deserve big love
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  • GS 1: Indian Heritage and Culture: Indian cinema as a form of cultural expression reflecting India’s diversity and regional cultural traditions.

 

  1. Our stakes are high in West Asia. Delhi must call for diplomacy, de-escalation
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  • GS 2: International Relations: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; India and its neighbourhood/West Asia and global geopolitics (energy security, diaspora, diplomacy).
  1. Delhi excise case verdict offers lessons on blatant abuse of power
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  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Role, functioning and accountability of executive and investigative agencies (CBI/ED), separation of powers, rule of law, and issues related to misuse of state power and democratic institutions.

 

  1. What comes after the US-Israel campaign, in Iran and in West Asia?
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  • GS 2: International Relations: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, and important international events (West Asia geopolitics, Iran–US–Israel conflict, nuclear diplomacy such as JCPOA).

 

  1. In Doha, as explosions become background noise, our help longs to return home
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  • GS 2: International Relations: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests; India and the Middle East/West Asia conflicts and their implications for Indian diaspora and energy security.

 

  1. India in talks with US on risk insurance to energy cargoes
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  • GS 2: International Relations: India’s interests in West Asia (Middle East) and the impact of global geopolitical developments on India’s energy security and strategic relations.

 

  1. Markets rebound after war rout: Sensex tops 80,000, Nifty up 1.2%
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Indian financial markets, stock market trends, and the impact of global economic/geopolitical developments (such as crude oil prices and conflicts) on the Indian economy.