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When sweltering heat turns public hospitals into potential ‘death traps’

Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Context ● India’s crumbling healthcare infrastructure, exacerbated by the current severe heatwave, has led to overcrowded, poorly ventilated hospitals where patients suffer from heat-related illnesses. ● The lack of adequate cooling and poor management contribute to worsened…

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A look at ongoing Indian space missions

Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10 Context ●  Over the past year, ISRO has achieved notable milestones, enhancing its capabilities and expanding its role in space exploration. ● The organisation has been focused on developing new technologies, improving its launch systems, and fostering collaborations…

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India and Malaysia Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Focus on Trade, Defense, and Regional Security

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Govt & Politics; Page: 06) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context: India and Malaysia have elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. This marks Ibrahim’s first visit to India as Prime Minister…..

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Laws are not enough when safety norms in hospitals are low: SC

Laws are not enough when safety norms in hospitals are low: SC Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4) Context ● The Supreme Court highlighted that stringent laws protecting medical professionals exist, but they fall short without improved hospital safety standards. ● In the…

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Retail Food Inflation Drops Sharply to 5.4% in July, But Uncertainty Persists

(Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 07) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy – Context: Retail food inflation dropped to 5.4% in July 2024 from 9.4% in June, primarily due to a high base effect from July 2023.  Analysis of News:                                        What is Inflation? Inflation refers to the overall increase in the prices of goods and…

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How blood-based tests for cancer screening could save lives

Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Context ●  Blood-based cancer tests, including multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, offer a promising non-invasive method for early cancer detection. ● They can identify multiple cancer types from a single blood sample, potentially improving survival rates and reducing…

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WHO Declares Mpox a Global Health Emergency Again Amid Rising Cases in Africa

  Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health GS3 – Science and Technology   Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to a significant rise in cases, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and neighboring countries. This is…

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Paris Olympic 2024

N0. Athlete Event sport Medal 1 Manu Bhaker Women’s 10m air pistol Shooting Bronze 2 Manu Bhaker Sarabjot Singh Mixed team 10m air pistol Shooting Bronze 3 Swapnil Kusale Men’s 50m rifle 3 positions Shooting Bronze About Olympics 2024: The 2024 Summer Olympics (Games of the XXXII Olympiad) is an international multi-sport event taking place…

India’s Education System ‘Crutches’: “The Coaching Industry” On The Brink Of Sinking
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India’s Education System ‘Crutches’: “The Coaching Industry” on the Brink of Sinking

It’s been long established that India’s Education System is anything but not a system. It has always been in freefall, but something happened in the 1980s and 1990s—the rise of Coaching Institutes was formalised. This period marked the beginning of private coaching institutes, primarily driven by the increasing competition for entrance examinations in prestigious institutions…