IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  
  1. India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work
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  • GS 1: (Indian Heritage & Culture): Indian culture, Buddhism, Nalanda University, cultural linkages, UNESCO heritage conservation, and India's cultural relations with other countries.
  1. Urea price crash opens window for reforms
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy & Agriculture: Issues related to Agricultural Inputs, Fertilizer Subsidies, Agricultural Pricing, Farm Subsidy Reforms, and Food Security.
  1. Focus on knowledge, not on whose system it is
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  • GS 1: (Indian Society & History) + GS 4: (Ethics: Scientific Temper and Objectivity): Debate on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), scientific temper, evolution of knowledge traditions, and the role of indigenous knowledge in contemporary society.
  1. After 16 years, Census could tell several new stories
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  • GS 2: Social Justice: Population and associated issues, Health, Education, Women-related issues, Welfare Schemes, Human Resource Development, Census and socio-economic development indicators.
  1. G7 protesters set a Tesla ablaze, smash UN office windows
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  • GS 2: (International Relations): Important International Groupings and Summits (G7), their objectives, structure, and significance in global governance.
  1. Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Agriculture marketing, food processing and exports; Effects of international developments on India’s economy and farmers.
  1. Behind RBI's return to 'terrible' 2013 idea to lift foreign inflows
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  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Monetary Policy, External Sector, Balance of Payments (BoP), Foreign Capital Flows, and RBI Policies.
  1. India's push beyond E20 fuel: Reasons, and pitfalls
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  • GS 3: (Indian Economy & Environment): Energy Security, Biofuels/Ethanol Blending Programme, Government Policies and Interventions, and Conservation of Resources related to Sustainable Development.
  1. 'Site of aspiration and exploitation', what India needs to guard in Al growth path
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  • GS 3: (Science & Technology): Developments and Applications of Science & Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Indigenization of Technology, Digital Infrastructure, Cyber Security, and their socio-economic implications.
  1. Why Trump is UFC bringing event to White House lawns
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  • GS 2: (International Relations & Polity): Government policies, political institutions, soft power diplomacy, and the impact of political developments in foreign countries on India's interests.
  1. How India cut child deaths faster than the world
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  • GS 2: (Governance & Social Justice): Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Nutrition, Women and Children; Government policies and interventions for vulnerable sections.