UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction The 80th round of the National Statistical Office health survey presents a post-pandemic assessment of India’s health system. It reflects the phase where Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has matured. The survey captures expansion in insurance, improved public healthcare… Continue reading Work in progress: On the Household Social Consumption (Health) Survey
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New credit loss norm could hurt
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India is shifting banks from the Incurred Loss (IL) model to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework from April 1, 2027. This moves lending from a backward-looking approach to a forward-looking system. Banks must now anticipate future defaults and make provisions early. While… Continue reading New credit loss norm could hurt
India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Source: The post “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” has been created, based on “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” published in “The Hindu” on 1 May 2026. India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India concluded… Continue reading India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ foreign exchange exposure to contain rising pressure on the rupee. The currency weakened due to global risk aversion linked to the Iran conflict and strong demand for the US dollar. Banks were actively using arbitrage between onshore and offshore… Continue reading Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Introduction Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly in India, as shown by the National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (2025), mainly due to government-financed schemes. However, this increase has not improved healthcare access or reduced financial burden. Hospitalisation… Continue reading Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Source: The post “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” has been created, based on “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” published in “PIB” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is at a pivotal demographic stage with one of the youngest workforces in the world, which provides a strong foundation for higher… Continue reading Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Introduction: The January 2026 judgment of the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009. It mandates 25% reservation in private schools for disadvantaged children. The provision is not only about… Continue reading The RTE Act and the Idea of Social Inclusion
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The Strait of Hormuz is now both an energy and digital chokepoint. Several subsea cables pass through this narrow route, linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe. Iran’s warning has highlighted the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure. Ongoing conflict has raised risks of accidental and indirect damage to these… Continue reading The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Source: The post “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” has been created, based on “The fight to eliminate cervical cancer” published in “The Hindu” on 29 March 2026. The fight to eliminate cervical cancer. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Science and technology Context: Cervical cancer remains a major public health issue caused primarily by persistent infection with… Continue reading The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
G7 Declaration on Desertification
Source: The post “G7 Declaration on Desertification” has been created, based on “Environment G7 puts desertification at centre of environmental agenda, flags land crisis as global security threat” published in “Down To Earth” on 29 March 2026. G7 Declaration on Desertification. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Environment Context: The G7 Environment Ministerial Meeting 2026 placed desertification, land… Continue reading G7 Declaration on Desertification
