News: New National Medical Commission guidelines on fee structure at private medical colleges to kick in next year. Contents1 Status of medical seats in India2 Fee Structure of the medical seats till now3 What are the new National Medical Commission guidelines on fee structure?4 How will the cost be fixed for the remaining seats in… Continue reading New guidelines for lower fees in private medical colleges
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What ails medical education in India
Context: India’s medical education system has attracted a lot of adverse attention due to the medical students being evacuated from Ukraine. There are issues like delay in post-graduate counselling because of reservation-related litigation. Also, Tamil Nadu legislating to opt out of NEET. Issues in Indian Medical Education A serious demand-supply mismatch: The MBBS degree continues… Continue reading What ails medical education in India
India’s gender empowerment enigma
Context: The International Women’s Day was celebrated. But, the focus on gender inequality has not been adequate in the country. What are the steps taken to tackle gender inequality? The government has made reforms which mandated longer maternity leave for women, the provision of better child care facilities in workplaces, the subsidized cooking gas distribution… Continue reading India’s gender empowerment enigma
Managing the rupee
News: Due to Russian Invasion of Ukraine, US imposed a ban on energy imports from Russia and its other allies could do the same. Their corporations in the energy sector are moving out of Russia. It could permanently reshape the dynamics of energy sector. Energy prices might stay elevated in the foreseeable future even if… Continue reading Managing the rupee
[Answered] Is the land pooling policy a viable alternative to land acquisition? Examine
Approach Write about land pooling Write about issues in land acquisition and how land pooling is a solution to that Write some issues in land pooling Land pooling is an approach where a group of landowners voluntarily hand over their land parcels to the government collectively for infrastructure development. Once the development is complete, the land… Continue reading [Answered] Is the land pooling policy a viable alternative to land acquisition? Examine
[Answered] According to health experts, Tobacco use increases risk for severe covid-19 infection, complications, and death. Highlight the government interventions to discourage tobacco use and suggest some alternative policy measures.
Approach Write a brief note on the statement. Write down some initiatives against tobacco use Write some suggestions to further improve the scenario In India, over 1.3 million deaths are attributable to tobacco use every year amounting to 3500 deaths per day. It is also called a silent killer and further increases the risk for… Continue reading [Answered] According to health experts, Tobacco use increases risk for severe covid-19 infection, complications, and death. Highlight the government interventions to discourage tobacco use and suggest some alternative policy measures.
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of March. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
THE MACROECONOMIC FRAMEWORK THAT CAN GUIDE OUR POLICY CHOICES
News: Indian policymakers have been gradually rolling back the Covid-19 pandemic stimulus, given since 2020. The ongoing Ukraine Crisis-2022 will have multiple economic implications for policymakers now. Contents1 Upcoming Challenges to due to Ukrainian Crisis2 What should be the policy Reponses?3 Following are the 4 macroeconomic spaces that are depicted in the diagram above:4 Combined… Continue reading THE MACROECONOMIC FRAMEWORK THAT CAN GUIDE OUR POLICY CHOICES
Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
Context: After Ukraine crisis, major international bodies will be framing world order. India might not be a participant in decision making due to its weak presence on international institutions. After World War II, the Global Reconstruction was handled by newly created international organizations, like the United Nations (UNs), the IMF, and the World Bank.… Continue reading Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
Revive tax increases, stub out tobacco product use
Context: Apart from COVID-19 pandemic (which is reported to have killed half a million Indians over the past two years), tobacco is a silent killer in our midst that kills an estimated 1.35 million Indians every year. Impact of Tobacco Consumption Tobacco Related Death: 3,500 Indians die every single day, as estimated by scientific… Continue reading Revive tax increases, stub out tobacco product use
