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Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Science & Technology, Topic: Medical science and Health, Issue: National One Health Mission Context: Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) endorsed the setting up of the ‘National One Health Mission’. One Health is an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness between the health of people, animals, and the environment. […]

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Science & Technology, Topic: Space Technology, Issue: Astronomical concepts Context: DESI experiment Details of Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) experiment: DESI has 5,000 robotic ‘eyes’ capturing light from galaxies simultaneously. DESI has observed 6 million galaxies, dating back as far as 11 billion years, creating a detailed three-dimensional map of the universe.

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and social justice, Topic: Social Sector-Health, Issue: Medical education Context: Indians pursuing medical education from abroad Concerns in medical education in India: The number of medical seats remains insufficient compared to the number of NEET aspirants, with a ratio of about 20:1. The increase in NEET takers indicates a rising aspiration

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Renewable energy, Issue: Restriction on import of Solar PV cell Context: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) ordered to re-implement its 2021 notification of an ‘Approved List of Models and Manufacturers of Solar Photovoltaic [PV] Modules’ (ALMM list) India’s dependence on import of solar cell:

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Global Warming and Climate Change, Issue: Climate Change Disproportionate impact of climate change on women Climate-driven crop yield reductions worsen food insecurity, particularly affecting women in agriculture-dependent livelihoods. Women in drought-prone districts face higher rates of underweight, intimate partner violence, and girl marriages. Prolonged heatwaves pose

Syllabus: GS III, Subject: Science & Technology, Topic: Medical science and Health, Issue: Vaccine Administration in India Context: India is facing a TB drug shortage, affecting treatment for drug-sensitive TB. Key issues in TB vaccination in India Delay in diagnosis and treatment initiation. Frequent shortage of TB drugs especially drug resistant T.B. Impact: Non-availability of

Syllabus: GS- III, Subject: Environment, Ecology and Disaster Management, Topic: Current Affairs, Issue: Important Supreme Court judgement Context: Emphasis on climate change and equity by Supreme Court in a case related to Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Key observations: Recognized the right to be free from climate change effects as a fundamental right, extending the right

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Issues of women, Issue: Women voters Increasing importance of women voters: Female voter turnout surpassed male participation in the 2019 elections. Approximately 47 crore women are expected to vote in the upcoming elections. Research indicates that women are autonomously making voting decisions, advocating for fairness and respectable

Syllabus: GS-II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India and its neighborhood, Issue: India-Bangladesh relations Context: India Out” campaign in Bangladesh India’s importance for Bangladesh: Proximity and transportation links contribute to India’s trade advantage with Bangladesh. In 2021-22, India was the second-largest import source for Bangladesh, totaling $13.69 billion. Textile industry supply chain dominates India’s exports to

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Society and social justice, Topic: Social Sector-Health, Issue: Universal Health coverage Universal health coverage (UHC): Ensures access to high-quality healthcare without financial hardship. UHC encompasses all essential health services, from prevention to palliative care. Significance of UHC: Directive Principles lay the foundation of UHC Crucial for weaker and vulnerable section. Enables individuals