1. India, NZ wrap FTA talks, aim to double trade in five years
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GS 2: International Relations: India’s bilateral relations and trade agreements (Free Trade Agreements).

2. Haphazard development a key concern in transit-oriented development policy draft
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GS 2: Polity & Governance: Urban governance, planning and challenges of urbanisation (Transit-Oriented Development policy).

3. In Bangladesh, fake promises and a false enemy
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GS 2: International Relations: India and its neighbourhood relations (India–Bangladesh relations, democratic institutions in neighbouring countries).

4. Amid unrest, Yunus government is flailing
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GS 2: International Relations: India and its Neighbourhood (India–Bangladesh relations, political developments in neighbouring countries).

5. Parliament spoke on Vande Mataram, did not listen to it
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GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Environmental Pollution, Climate Change and Environmental Governance.

6. A public debate on ‘Does God exist?’ takes us away from real issues of religion, religiosity
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GS 1: Indian Society: Role of religion, secularism, and the interface between religiosity, society, and politics in contemporary India.

7. Aravalli benchmark could have effects beyond mining
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GS 3: Environment & Ecology (Conservation of natural resources; Environmental impact of mining and development)

8. Higher education Bill puts focus on simplifying governance
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GS 2: Governance: Government policies and interventions in the education sector (Higher education reforms & regulatory institutions).

9. ‘Continued focus on macros, reforms to enable economy maintain high growth’
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GS 3: Indian Economy: Macroeconomic fundamentals, economic growth, monetary policy, external sector (trade, FDI) and economic reforms.

10. ‘MUFG deal a huge endorsement of India’s progress’
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GS 3: Indian Economy: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), financial sector reforms, NBFCs, and capital inflows into India.