UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction Strong public health systems depend on effective health financing, not just higher spending. Many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face declining health aid, rising public debt, and growing health needs. At the same time,… Continue reading Strong Health Systems for All with Better Public Spending
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Leptospirosis
News: Leptospirosis cases and mortality begin surging with the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala. About Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a tropical zoonotic disease. It is also commonly known as “rat fever” or “flood fever.” Causing bacteria: It is caused by the bacterium Leptospira that can be found in contaminated water or soil. How it… Continue reading Leptospirosis
Western Ghats Conservation: Balancing Science and Dialogue
UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper III – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Introduction The Western Ghats are one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spread across six States, they support unique flora and fauna, regulate India’s monsoon, and sustain millions of people through forests, rivers and ecosystem… Continue reading Western Ghats Conservation: Balancing Science and Dialogue
A healthy tax: on taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt
Source: The post “A healthy tax: on taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt” has been created based on “A healthy tax: on taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2026. A healthy tax: on taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt. UPSC Syllabus: GS… Continue reading A healthy tax: on taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt
Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system
Source: The post “Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system” has been created based on “Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2026. Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Social Justice Context: India’s education… Continue reading Gen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)’. About Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) It is a scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Aim: It aimed at accelerating floating solar power by providing… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
AI as the Next Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
UPSC Syllabus– GS Paper II: Government policies, DPI & e-Governance. GS Paper III: AI, Digital Infrastructure, Science & Technology. Introduction India’s digital transformation over the last decade has been driven by the JAM trinity and its extensions-Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and DEPA/Account Aggregator (data)-which together form one of the world’s most advanced Digital Public Infrastructure… Continue reading AI as the Next Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
SHANTI Doctrine
What is India’s SHANTI Doctrine? SHANTI Doctrine is a foreign policy and global governance vision unveiled by the External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during the launch of India’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term. It presents India’s approach towards building a secure, peaceful, and equitable world… Continue reading SHANTI Doctrine
Bhavani River
News: Large stretches of the Bhavani River near Kooduthurai have been overrun by water hyacinth, raising concerns over irrigation and the river’s ecosystem. About Bhavani River It is the second largest and perennial river in Tamil Nadu. Origin of river: It originates from Nilgiri hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Course of the… Continue reading Bhavani River
Theaterization
What is Integrated Theatre Command (TC)? It is a military structure which seeks to integrate the capabilities of the three services– army, air force and navy– in order to optimally utilize their resources for wars and operations. These ‘unified combat commands’ are organized either on a geographical basis (with a defined mission in a specific… Continue reading Theaterization
