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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS • GS-II
MainsPrelims

How Does the U.S.-Russia Diesel Deal Impact India?

~10 min read
A

Announced diesel deliveries must be dist

Announced diesel deliveries must be distinguished from completed shipments.

B

Crude extraction and fuel refining are d

Crude extraction and fuel refining are different capacities.

C

The tariff waiver is temporary; the repo

The tariff waiver is temporary; the reported ceasefire remains uncertain.

POLITY & GOVERNANCE

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POLITY & GOVERNANCE • GS-II
MainsPrelims

Why Was Actor Imran Khan Asked to Leave India?

~10 min read
A

OCI privileges do not amount to Indian c

OCI privileges do not amount to Indian citizenship.

B

The FRRO notice follows alleged politica

The FRRO notice follows alleged political participation; legal process matters.

C

Citizen-specific rights differ from prot

Citizen-specific rights differ from protections available to all persons.

ECONOMY

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ECONOMY • GS-III
MainsPrelims

Why Is the Global Monetary-Policy Outlook Becoming More Difficult?

~10 min read
A

The historical four-percent repo rate re

The historical four-percent repo rate refers to the 2022 starting point.

B

Energy shocks can intensify inflation an

Energy shocks can intensify inflation and weaken growth together.

C

Higher global yields and oil prices crea

Higher global yields and oil prices create pressures for India.

ECONOMY • GS-III
MainsPrelims

Putting People in Economics

~11 min read
A

The supplied profile links macroeconomic

The supplied profile links macroeconomics to household and firm decisions.

B

Expected future income and borrowing con

Expected future income and borrowing constraints affect consumption.

C

Sticky prices and expectations influence

Sticky prices and expectations influence monetary-policy transmission.

HEALTH SOCIAL

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HEALTH SOCIAL • Prelims Facts
MainsPrelims

Muzaffarpur school repairs: Bihar review reports payments without work

~10 min read
A

An internal review examined development

An internal review examined development works at forty-six Muzaffarpur schools.

B

Reported failures include duplicate bill

Reported failures include duplicate bills, missing records and bypassed payment checks.

C

Inspection findings require follow-up an

Inspection findings require follow-up and do not establish individual convictions.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • GS-III
MainsPrelims

Caller name display from November 1: How CNAP works and its privacy exemption

~11 min read
A

The report names a DoT circular requirin

The report names a DoT circular requiring rollout from November first.

B

Initial coverage applies to users on at

Initial coverage applies to users on at least a 4G network.

C

CLIR exemptions and limits on name reten

CLIR exemptions and limits on name retention are specified safeguards.

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