Source: The post is based on the article “Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities” published in “Indian Express” on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues related to Health News: Recently, PM Modi launched the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. What is Sickle cell disease? Sickle cell is a genetic… Continue reading Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities
Tag: Social issues
Making it count – on NFHS Survey
Source– The post is based on the article “Making it count” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to disability News- The Union government recently decided to drop the disability-specific question from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. What… Continue reading Making it count – on NFHS Survey
Message from the NIRF rankings
Source: The post is based on the article “Message from the NIRF rankings” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. News: The Department of Higher Education released the India Rankings 2023, also known as the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). This year over 5,000 institutions were ranked and… Continue reading Message from the NIRF rankings
Rankings, and the realities of higher education
Source: The post is based on the article “Rankings, and the realities of higher education” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Higher education News: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) recently released the India Rankings for 2023 , evaluates institutions on certain… Continue reading Rankings, and the realities of higher education
Spring cleaning – on Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER)
Source– The post is based on the article “Spring cleaning” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News – The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the new Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER) without any explanation. What are some facts about new GMER regulations?… Continue reading Spring cleaning – on Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER)
A model for quality and inclusive education
Source– The post is based on the article “A model for quality and inclusive education” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News– The National Institutional Ranking Framework, adopted by the Ministry of Education to rank institutions of higher education in India reveals the… Continue reading A model for quality and inclusive education
A new regime – India must keep an eye on adverse reactions from new drugs and vaccines
Source: The post is based on an article “A new regime – India must keep an eye on adverse reactions from new drugs and vaccines” published in The Hindu on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Health Relevance: concerns associated with drugs development in India News: India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine for the… Continue reading A new regime – India must keep an eye on adverse reactions from new drugs and vaccines
NCERT deletions discourage debate
Source– The post is based on the article “NCERT deletions discourage debate” published in The Indian Express on 26th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Issues related to curriculum News- An act of “rationalising” by NCERT by pruning parts of the textbooks written in 2005 led to protests… Continue reading NCERT deletions discourage debate
Bridging the gap – Efforts to reduce gender disparities must continue in earnest
Source: The post is based on an article “Bridging the gap – Efforts to reduce gender disparities must continue in earnest” published in The Hindu on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: About the Gender Gap Report, 2023 and reducing gender disparities. News: India has seen a rise in its ranking… Continue reading Bridging the gap – Efforts to reduce gender disparities must continue in earnest
The Digital India Bill should help us fight against gender injustice
Source– The post is based on the article “The Digital India Bill should help us fight against gender injustice” published in “Mint” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections. Relevance – Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence News – India’s Information Technology… Continue reading The Digital India Bill should help us fight against gender injustice
