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Master the essentials of Study Notes with these structured notes tailored for UPSC aspirants. Each topic distills complex concepts into easy-to-understand points, enriched with examples and relevant facts from standard references. Use these notes to revise quickly, strengthen conceptual clarity, and connect topics across the UPSC syllabus for both Prelims and Mains.

Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding (UPSC Ethics — GS IV)

Ethical issues in international relations and funding — realism, liberalism, idealism, constructivism, global commons, R2P, just war theory, Panchsheel and India's role for UPSC GS IV.

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DNA Profiling & Forensic Science (UPSC Science & Tech)

UPSC guide to DNA profiling, forensic DNA databanks, Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022, BNS/BNSS/BSA, and 2024-26 developments.

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E-Waste Management in India: Rules, Urban Mining and UPSC Notes (UPSC Environment)

UPSC guide to e-waste management in India: E-Waste Rules 2022, urban mining, informal recycling, EPR targets and circular economy.

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Globalisation and Urbanisation: Social Consequences for India (UPSC)

UPSC guide on globalisation and urbanisation in India — LPG reforms, social change, nuclear family, caste erosion, and 2024-26 policy updates.

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Vocal for Local Campaign in India — Aims, Benefits, Critique (UPSC)

UPSC guide to the Vocal for Local campaign: Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, tariff protection, consumer choice debate, export implications, 2024-26 outcomes.

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Delhi’s Statehood Debate — Article 239AA, SC Rulings & UPSC Notes

UPSC guide to Delhi statehood: Article 239AA, GNCTD Act, 2018 & 2023 SC verdicts, LG vs CM, NCCSA, GNCTD Amendment Ordinance 2023.

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India-Pakistan Relations (UPSC International Relations)

India-Pakistan relations for UPSC GS II: Kashmir, terrorism, Article 370, Balakot, Indus Waters Treaty, nuclear overhang, and post-2019 freeze.

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Ethical Dilemma Resolution Framework for UPSC GS IV

Ethical dilemmas — meaning, types, causes, conflicts in public administration, and a structured resolution framework using Gandhi, Kant, Rawls for UPSC GS IV.

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DNA Fingerprinting — Technique, Applications, DNA Technology Bill (UPSC Science & Tech)

DNA fingerprinting technique, steps, forensic and medical applications, CDFD Hyderabad, DNA Technology Regulation Bill — UPSC GS III notes.

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Drought Management in India: Causes, Impacts and UPSC Notes (UPSC Environment)

UPSC guide to drought management in India: types of drought, causes, impacts, Drought Manual 2020, NADAMS, mitigation strategies and climate adaptation.

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Critical Analysis of Subsidy Regime in India (UPSC Economy)

UPSC guide to India's subsidy regime: food, fertiliser, power, LPG, reforms, JAM, and 2024-26 subsidy rationalisation updates.

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Global Multidimensional Poverty Index — Alkire-Foster Method and India’s 2024 Performance (UPSC Indian Society)

UPSC guide to Global MPI 2024: UNDP-OPHI methodology, 10 indicators, India's 415 million exit, NITI Aayog National MPI, 2024-26 data and critique.

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