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Prioritizing health for a sustainable future

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and social justice, Topic: Social Sector-Health, Issue: Linkage between health and development Healthcare and development: Health and development are intertwined, with access to quality healthcare enhancing productivity and well-being. Health technology, including telemedicine and data analysis, improves access, efficiency, and preventive care. Investing in robust healthcare infrastructure, skilled human resources, and […]

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Gone too soon — the subject of youth suicide in India

Syllabus: GS I, Subject: Society and Social justice, Topic: Social Sector-Health, Issue: Mental health Context: As per NCRB reports,1.71 lakh people died by suicide in 2022. Suicide: Suicide is the tragic and untimely loss of human life, all the more devastating and perplexing because it is a conscious volitional act. Reasons behind suicide: Young girls

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Shaping India’s path to inclusive health care

Syllabus: GS- I, Subject: Society and social justice, Topic: Social Sector-Health, Issue: Equity in health care Health Equity: Ensuring equal opportunity for optimal health, addressing social, economic, and environmental factors. India’s health equity challenges: Urban slums, exhibit health disparities due to overcrowding and poor sanitation. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes lag on health indicators. Non-communicable

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Rakhigarhi findings in NCERT books; Narmada Dam references dropped.

Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Society and Social Justice; Topic: Social Sector – Education, Issue: NCERT. Context: Revisions in NCERTs. ConcernsCMechansiSRevision includeRevisions includes DNA analysis findings from Rakhigarhi included in textbooks. References to Narmada Dam project’s adverse effects on tribals removed. Emphasizes need for further research on Harappans and Vedic people. Rakhigarhi: It is one of the

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Climate, clean tech among main drivers of Australia – India enhanced ties: Official

Climate, clean tech among main drivers of Australia – India enhanced ties: Official

Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: International Relations; Topic: India’s relations with other nations, Issue: India-Australia ties. Context: Economic Partnership of India -Australia. Focus Areas: Climate and clean energy drive Australia-India ties. Bilateral discussions focus on climate change, solar energy, and green hydrogen. Negotiations ongoing for higher climate finance target. Bilateral trade agreement between Australia and India. Economic

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India abstains from HRC vote calling Gaza ceasefire

Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: International Relations Topic: International institutions, agencies and fora, Issue: HRC Voting. Context: India’s stance on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Demands of the Resolution: Top of Form Israel, the occupying Power, end its occupation of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.

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RBI Monetary Policy 2024 Highlights: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; FY25 GDP growth projected at 7%; inflation at 4.5%

RBI Monetary Policy 2024 Highlights: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; FY25 GDP growth projected at 7%; inflation at 4.5%

Syllabus: GS-III  Subject: Economy  Topic: Monetary policies and instruments. Issue: Price stability. Context: RBI Monetary Policy 2024. Key Highlights: Policy stance maintained at ‘withdrawal of accommodation’. A scheme for trading sovereign green bonds at IFSC to be introduced. Introduction of a mobile app for RBI’s Retail Direct Scheme access. Small finance banks permitted to deal

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Panel sets the stage for Maratha quota: Share in Govt jobs falling, girl-child marriage uptick.

Panel sets the stage for Maratha quota: Share in Govt jobs falling, girl-child marriage uptick.

Syllabus: GS-II; Subject: Polity; Topic: Legal issues, Issue: Maratha Quota. Context:  Report by the Shukre Commission on Maratha Quota. Products PSyS Key findings: Decline in Maratha government service representation. High Maratha female manual labor involvement. Surge in Maratha girl child marriage. Marathas face discrimination, violence, and superstitions. Caste-related inferiority. Lower educational participation Political representation does

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Why green hydrogen presents both major opportunities, significant challenges

Why green hydrogen presents both major opportunities, significant challenges

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Renewable Energy, Issue: Green Hydrogen Context: The Government has announced a scheme to support efforts to test the viability of green hydrogen as a fuel for cars and heavy vehicles. Details of the scheme- The MNRE scheme aims to Validate green hydrogen as a transportation fuel,

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