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Vikram-1: India’s First Private Orbital Launch Vehicle, Significance & Challenges

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30/07/2026

GS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Context: On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based space startup, successfully launched its…

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Geothermal Energy: Puga Valley Project, Advantages, Challenges & Potential

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30/07/2026

GS 3: Infrastructure: Energy; Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation. Context: In July 2026, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, commissioned India’s first and deepest geothermal wells (GT#02 and GT#03)…

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Educational Governance & Examination Integrity in India: Analyzing the Jantar Mantar Youth Protests

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30/07/2026

Context & Overview The ongoing demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar mark a significant mobilization of youth, students, and civil society. Centered on systemic flaws in public examination conduct (specifically highlighted…

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Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Maritime Security, Houthi Threats & India

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30/07/2026

GS II: Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: Escalating threats by Houthi forces to disrupt maritime shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait,…

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Internet Shutdowns in India: Legal Framework, Rights & Court Rulings

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30/07/2026

GS Paper II: Indian Constitution — historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, basic structure, and government policies/interventions. Context The Union Ministry of Home Affairs temporarily suspended mobile internet services…

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Female Work Participation in India: Challenges, Economic Significance and Way Forward

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30/07/2026

GS Paper III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment. Context Despite India’s economic trajectory and national ambition to achieve Viksit Bharat (a…

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India-China Relations and Strategic Autonomy

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30/07/2026

GS II: Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: Growing unpredictability in U.S. trade and foreign policy, combined with a persistent $100+ billion…

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Employment Generation in India: Challenges, AI & Employment-Led Growth

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30/07/2026

Syllabus Mapping: GS III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment. Context Recent findings from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) and the…

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India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) / CETA: Benefits, Key Provisions & Significance

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30/07/2026

GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) formally came into force on…

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India–Australia and New Zealand Relations

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30/07/2026

GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Context: Amid increasing geopolitical uncertainties, China’s growing assertiveness, and frequent global supply chain…

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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Cyberattack: Data Breach, Challenges, and Way Forward

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30/07/2026

Syllabus: GS 3: Basics of Cyber Security Context A major cybersecurity breach involving India’s critical infrastructure came to light in July 2026. A prominent ransomware collective leaked a massive cache…

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Ethanol Blending in India: Benefits, Challenges & the Way Forward

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30/07/2026

GS Paper III: Economy, Energy Infrastructure, and Environmental Governance Context: India has successfully achieved its nationwide roll out of E20 fuel (20% ethanol-blended petrol) during the 2025–26 Ethanol Supply Year…

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