Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Issues related to TB News– Recently, a Lancet study underlines the need to improve nutrition of TB patients.… Continue reading Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure
Tag: Social issues
Express View on IIM bill: Mis-management
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on IIM bill: Mis-management” published in The Indian Express on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with the Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023. News: Recently, the Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Institute of Management (Amendment)… Continue reading Express View on IIM bill: Mis-management
Five years of Ayushman Bharat: A shield for the vulnerable
Source: The post is based on the article “Five years of Ayushman Bharat: A shield for the vulnerable” published in “The Indian express” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. News: The author discusses India’s healthcare scheme,… Continue reading Five years of Ayushman Bharat: A shield for the vulnerable
Climate events and an umbrella for urban health
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate events and an umbrella for urban health” published in “The Hindu” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author discusses the increased vulnerability of urban areas, especially slums, to diseases like malaria and… Continue reading Climate events and an umbrella for urban health
Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy
Source: The post is based on the article “Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy” published in “Business standard” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education, Human Resources. News: The article discusses recent changes in the Indian Institute of Management… Continue reading Command and control- Changes in the law will affect IMs’ autonomy
On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy” published in “The Indian express” on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: A much-needed action was taken last week when the government issued a… Continue reading On government direction on Indian drug standards: A partial remedy
Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level
Source– The post is based on the article “Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level” published in the “mint” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance: issues related to women News– The article deals with the issue of sexual harassment of women at workplaces. What are… Continue reading Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level
Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
Source– The post is based on the article “Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t” published in the “The Times of India” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News– The article explains the issues related to the ranking system for educational institutions and… Continue reading Who’s listening to the teacher? HEI Rankings aren’t
Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
Source: The post is based on the article “Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: The Supreme Court criticized… Continue reading Rap on the knuckles: Supreme Court has tried to hold States and Centre to account on mob violence
States’ lax response to lynching
Source: The post is based on the article “States’ lax response to lynching” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the Supreme Court’s request to several Indian states to respond to a petition by… Continue reading States’ lax response to lynching