1. Regulatory reform stuck in a loop in Health Ministry (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses India’s ineffective regulatory framework for pharmaceuticals, focusing on drug recall guidelines, good distribution practices, and confusing brand names. Despite repeated calls for reform…
Q1) In this hyperconnected and morally interdependent world, the most important thing we can share is trustworthiness.” Why is trustworthiness important? In what ways can it be imbibed in an individual? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANS Trustworthiness is a moral value which is considered to be a virtue of the highest order in an individual. A…
1. Suspected Mpox case under investigation; patient put under isolation, no cause for alarm (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2052937 ) Context A young male patient, recently returned from a Mpox-affected country, is a suspected case of Mpox. Isolated and stable, the case is being managed per protocols, with contact tracingemphasise preparedness and minimal public risk. Mpox (Monkeypox):
1. Five sutras for digital infrastructure (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– Governance Context: The article highlights India’s achievement of over 80% financial inclusion within six years, driven by digital public infrastructure (DPI), and its global leadership in the area. What is a DPI? India’s Financial Inclusion Success The Rise…
1. On uncommon cyclones in the Arabian Sea (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS1 – Geography – Important Geophysical phenomena – Cyclones Context The Indian Ocean’s unique features, including its connection to the Pacific and Southern Oceans, and its monsoonal circulation, influence cyclone patterns. Recent events like Cyclone…
1. Policy paralysis, a weakened public health sector (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article critiques India’s public health policies over the last decade, highlighting a shift from strengthening public sector healthcare to prioritising publicly funded health insurance schemes like Ayushman…
Q1) How does the study of numismatics contribute to the unraveling of India’s history? Explain with suitable examples. (250 Words/15 Marks)
1. From India to Global South (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 13) Topic: GS2– International Relations Context: The article discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s introduction of a “Development Compact” at the Third Voice of Global South Summit (VoGSS), aimed at enhancing South-South cooperation through capacity building, technology sharing, trade, grants, and concessional…