1. Xi vows to protect free trade at APEC as Trump skips key regional summit.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page- The World
• GS Paper II – International Relations
• Topic: India and its neighbourhood – relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.

2. India’s investment rate must rise to 34-35% for 7% growth.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page- Economy
• GS Paper III – Indian Economy
• Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment.

3. India, US seal 10 year defence partnership framework, signal strategic convergence.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 1
• GS Paper II – International Relations
• Topic: Bilateral relations – India–USA relations; Effect of policies and politics of developed countries on India’s interests.

4. Oct air second worst in 5 years.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 4
• GS Paper III – Environment
• Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

5. Anti-climate hoax.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 8
• GS Paper III – Environment
• Topic: Environmental conservation, climate change, and global environmental governance

6. Bias in the classroom.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 9
• GS Paper II – Social Justice
• Topic: Issues relating to development and management of education; Government policies and interventions for vulnerable sections.

7. Multilateralism, after UN.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 9
• GS Paper II – International Relations
• Topic: Important international institutions, agencies, and fora – their structure, mandate, and role in global governance.

8. US, Russia to be part of the mega Indian Navy drill in February.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 11
• GS Paper II – International Relations / Internal Security (link to GS Paper III)
• Topic: India’s security and its strategic and defence cooperation; Security challenges and their management in border areas.

9. Decoding India’s projected GDP.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 16
• GS Paper III – Economy
• Topic: Growth and development; Government budgeting; Inclusive growth and related issues.

10. Legal battle over MGNREGS, what happens after SC’s order.
• Click here: Indian Express- Page no- 16
• GS Paper II – Governance / Social Justice
• Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections by the Centre and States and their performance; Issues relating to poverty and employment generation.