1. Health care using AI is bold, but much caution first (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article discusses the ambitious goal of implementing AI-powered primary health care in India, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges. It emphasises concerns over AI’s…
1. Perils of decentralisation with Chinese characteristics (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context China’s extreme decentralisation has led to overcapacity and inefficient investments, as local governments prioritise industrial growth over public services. This model, once key to China’s economic rise, is now facing challenges…
1. UAE-India ties are rooted in affinity, trust and respect (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context The recent visit of the UAE Crown Prince to India highlighted the enduring ties between the two nations, symbolised by the planting of trees at…
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…
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…
1. The Food Security Act has revamped the PDS (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Development and management of social sector/services Context The article discusses the impact of the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 on the Public Distribution System (PDS), highlighting reduced leakages…
1. Gap between allocations for health, outcomes in States (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Health Context The article highlights the challenges faced by States in fully utilising Union Budget allocations for health sector initiatives, such as Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission…
1. A discourse on AI governance that India must shape (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology Context ● The article highlights India’s role in shaping global AI governance at the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Future, focusing on bridging the digital…
1. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill is knotty (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS3 – Environment – Disaster and disaster management Context The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by the central government, aims to address climate-induced disasters but centralises authority, complicating disaster responses. The bill excludes heat…
1. India’s neighbourhood watch, past and present (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – India and its neighbourhood. Context Between 2008-2010, India played a crucial role in fostering democracy in its neighbourhood. However, by 2024, political upheavals in countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and…