GS MANTHAN – Integrated Current Affairs Course by Manikant Sir
<h1><span style="font-size:20pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Introduction</strong></span></span></h1>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">For UPSC aspirants, </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Current Affairs</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> is not a subject in isolation – it is the thread that connects all dimensions of the syllabus. The </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>GS MANTHAN – Integrated Current Affairs Course by Manikant Sir</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> has been meticulously designed to help aspirants master this crucial component. In the evolving examination landscape of </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs 2025, current affairs 2026, and current affairs 2027</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, understanding issues in an interconnected manner is more important than ever.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">This programme adopts the innovative </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>“How GS Travelled This Week”</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> format, allowing aspirants to trace the seamless evolution of events, policies, and debates. Instead of cramming facts, students learn to build conceptual clarity and integrate dynamic issues with their static knowledge base.</span></span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>Why Current Affairs Cannot Be Treated in Isolation</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">UPSC questions are no longer limited to stand-alone facts. In both </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Prelims</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Mains</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, the Commission increasingly blends contemporary developments with historical context, constitutional provisions, environmental issues, or economic theories. This means the </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs course for UPSC mains 2025</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> or </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs course for UPSC prelims 2026</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> must go beyond daily news coverage.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">The GS MANTHAN course equips aspirants with:</span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Contextual Understanding</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Linking a news item to its background, causes, and implications.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Interdisciplinary Approach</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Relating current events to multiple GS papers.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Exam-Oriented Focus</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Aligning preparation with </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>GS syllabus</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> and past years’ questions.</span></span><br />
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<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>The ‘How GS Travelled This Week’ Format</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">This format is the backbone of GS MANTHAN. It:</span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:decimal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Tracks the journey of important issues over the week.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:decimal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Integrates them with </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>static portions</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> from Polity, History, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, and Ethics.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:decimal"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Shows </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>continuity and change</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> in a topic, which is the hallmark of UPSC questioning style.</span></span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">For example, a debate on </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>climate change policy</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> might start with a COP summit news item, link back to constitutional provisions under Article 48A, connect with historical environmental movements, and extend to international relations.</span></span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>What You Get in the Course</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">The GS MANTHAN programme is not a passive note-taking exercise. It is a </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>complete, interactive learning ecosystem</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">:</span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Issue-Wise Analysis</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Mapped directly to GS syllabus and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>PYQs</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> to ensure relevance.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>In-Class Prelims + Mains Practice Questions</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Sharpens analytical and elimination skills.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Innovative Handouts & Monthly Magazine</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Designed for quick revision and long-term retention.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Monthly Current Affairs Tests</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Simulating exam pressure and identifying weak areas.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Places in News</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Coverage of important locations for map-based questions.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Thematic Concept Building</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Through the </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>How GS Travelled This Week</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> methodology.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Guidance from Over 32 Years of UPSC Teaching Excellence</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – A rare blend of experience and innovation.</span></span><br />
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<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>Manikant Sir – A Mentor Who Understands the UPSC Mindset</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">At the heart of GS MANTHAN is </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Manikant Sir</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, widely recognised as one of the </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>best current affairs faculty</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>best teacher for UPSC</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> in India. His experience of over three decades in UPSC preparation has shaped the success of thousands of aspirants.</span></span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size:13.999999999999998pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>The Unique Interlinking Approach</strong></span></span></h3>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">One of Sir’s most acclaimed teaching methods is </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>interlinking topics across subjects and timelines</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">. This approach:</span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Mirrors the </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>UPSC trend</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> where questions are no longer restricted to a single subject.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Helps aspirants </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>think laterally</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – connecting Economy with Geography, linking Governance with Ethics, or blending History with International Relations.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Encourages </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>pattern recognition</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – vital for tackling unpredictable UPSC papers.</span></span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">For instance, a question on </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>agricultural subsidies</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> could be linked to:</span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Economic policy frameworks.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">WTO trade negotiations.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Constitutional provisions on agriculture.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Environmental sustainability debates.</span></span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Sir’s ability to build these bridges ensures that students are prepared for both the current</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong> affairs course for UPSC prelims </strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs course for UPSC mains </strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">in a way that is relevant and exam-oriented.</span></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>Why This Matters in the UPSC Era</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">In recent years, UPSC has:</span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Asked integrated questions like linking </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>Art & Culture</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> with </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>International Events</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Expected candidates to </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>analyse issues rather than just recall facts</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Tested the </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>why</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>how</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> of issues, not just the </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>what</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">.</span></span><br />
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<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">This is why Manikant Sir’s approach resonates – it prepares aspirants to handle </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>conceptual and analytical challenges</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> confidently. His teaching has consistently helped students score higher in both </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Prelims</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Mains</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, with many securing top ranks.</span></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>Bilingual Accessibility</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">The course is available in both the current</span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong> affairs course for UPSC in Hindi</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs course for UPSC in English</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, ensuring language is never a barrier. Whether you are preparing from </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Delhi</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> or any other part of the country, the accessibility and clarity of content remain unmatched.</span></span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>For Whom is GS MANTHAN Ideal?</strong></span></span></h2>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Beginners who need structured guidance in current affairs.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Advanced aspirants seeking </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>value addition</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> to their static knowledge.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Candidates appearing in </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs course for UPSC prelims 2026</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs course for UPSC prelims 2027</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Mains-focused students aiming to enrich their answers with contemporary examples.</span></span><br />
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<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>The Manikant Sir Advantage</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">What makes Manikant Sir the </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>best current affairs teacher for UPSC</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> is not only his content but his mentorship:</span></span></p>
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Clarity of Concepts</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Breaking down complex issues.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Exam-Focused Delivery</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Every lecture has a purpose linked to UPSC requirements.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Mentor’s Insight</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Advice that goes beyond books to tackle mental pressure and time management.</span></span><br />
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<li style="list-style-type:disc"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Track Record</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> – Thousands of students credit their success to his guidance.</span></span><br />
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<h2><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><strong>Conclusion</strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">In the competitive arena of UPSC, </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>Current Affairs</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> is the decisive factor between average and exceptional performance. The </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>GS MANTHAN – Integrated Current Affairs Course by Manikant Sir</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> equips aspirants with the skills to </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><em>understand, integrate, and apply</em></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> current developments effectively. With a rare combination of </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>content depth</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>strategic approach</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, and </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>decades of teaching excellence</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, this course stands as a benchmark in UPSC preparation.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">For aspirants targeting </span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><strong>current affairs 2025, current affairs 2026, and current affairs 2027</strong></span></span><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">, GS MANTHAN is not just another course – it is the bridge between knowledge and examination success.</span></span></p>
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