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Ecocide and International Environmental Law: ICC Debate & Global Challenges

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20/07/2026

Rising environmental destruction caused by wars, industrial exploitation, deforestation, pollution, and climate-related activities has intensified global discussions on recognising “Ecocide” as an international crime under international law. What is Ecocide?…

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Reimagining India–Africa Relations – The Strategic Significance of IAFS-IV

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20/07/2026

Context The fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), scheduled from May 28–31, represents a significant opportunity for India to reassess and strengthen its engagement with Africa in response to rapidly changing…

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CBAM Challenge for India: Carbon Border Tax, Trade Risks & Strategic Response

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18/07/2026

Context The European Union (EU) has recently introduced a new climate-linked trade policy called the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The policy is part of the EU’s broader strategy to…

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Iran’s Revolution 2.0: Strategic Shift and Implications for India

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18/07/2026

GS Paper II: International Relations Context: Following the high-intensity military confrontation between the United States-Israel coalition and Iran in early 2026 (Operation Epic Fury)—which saw the unprecedented assassination of Supreme…

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India–Japan FOIP Strategy: Indo-Pacific, Energy Security & Northeast India

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18/07/2026

Syllabus Mapping (GS II): India and its Neighbourhood, Bilateral Relations, International Institutions, India’s Strategic Interests, Policies & Politics of Developed Countries. Context The official visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae…

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Vietnam Boat Tragedy: Tourist Safety, Adventure Tourism & Regulations

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18/07/2026

GS III: Disaster and Disaster Management Context A recent tragic speedboat accident off the coast of Phú Quốc, Vietnam, involving Indian nationals, has underscored the critical necessity of tightening global…

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Total Fertility Rate Decline in India: Challenges for Healthcare, Pensions, and Workforce Dynamics

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18/07/2026

Syllabus: GS I: Population and Associated Issues (also overlaps with GS II: Welfare Schemes & Health) Context The release of recent demographic data—including the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical…

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The E20 Dilemma: Balancing Green Energy Mandates with Vehicle Durability

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18/07/2026

Syllabus Mapping: GS Paper III (Energy, Infrastructure, Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Scientific Innovations) Context & Overview India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme has undergone a paradigm shift, successfully rolling out…

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PM Modi’s Visit to Indonesia: Impacts and Challenges

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18/07/2026

Syllabus Mapping: GS Paper II (International Relations) – India and its Neighborhood, Bilateral Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests, Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and…

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Social Media Ban for Minors: Platform Governance vs Blanket Restrictions

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18/07/2026

GS II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Context Globally, the governance of digital spaces has reached a…

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Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Challenges, NPT, Iran Nuclear Issue, and India’s Position

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17/07/2026

GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Context The collapse of the 11th NPT Review Conference in May 2026 without a consensus…

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