India Must Create Jobs for a Better Future

Source: The post India Must Create Jobs for a Better Future has been created, based on the article “The kind of jobs needed for the ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal” published in “The Hindu” on 4th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-growth, development and employment. Context: The article discusses three types of jobs India must… Continue reading India Must Create Jobs for a Better Future

WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives

News: The WHO has released guidelines recommending low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to improve cardiovascular health. About WHO’s New Guidelines on Salt Consumption The guidelines suggest reducing sodium chloride (NaCl) in table salt and replacing it with potassium chloride (KCl). The goal is to limit sodium intake to less than 2 grams per day to reduce… Continue reading WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives

India’s Approach to Combat Leprosy Transmission

News: The Indian government has adopted a targeted approach to contain leprosy transmission in five states—Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, and Odisha where the disease has the highest prevalence. About National Strategic Plan (NSP) & Roadmap for Leprosy (2023-27) It was launched on January 30, 2023, to achieve zero leprosy transmission by 2027, ahead of the… Continue reading India’s Approach to Combat Leprosy Transmission

Fossil fuel subsidies reshape global energy usage

Source: The post Fossil fuel subsidies reshape global energy usage has been created, based on the article “How much in subsidies do fossil fuels receive?” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructures- Energy Context: The article explains fossil fuel subsidies and their impact. In 2022, explicit subsidies were… Continue reading Fossil fuel subsidies reshape global energy usage

AI is transforming genomics and healthcare

Source: The post AI is transforming genomics and healthcare has been created, based on the article “The various challenges associated with AI-driven genetic testing” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Context: The article discusses how AI is… Continue reading AI is transforming genomics and healthcare

Trump’s Policies Impact India’s Economy and Workers

Source: The post Trump’s Policies Impact India’s Economy and Workers has been created, based on the article “A note for New Delhi on dealing with ‘Trumperica’” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Context: The… Continue reading Trump’s Policies Impact India’s Economy and Workers

Myanmar faces conflict and suffering without solution

Source: The post Myanmar faces conflict and suffering without solution has been created, based on the article “Four years on, Myanmar and its continuing nightmare” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Context: The article discusses Myanmar’s ongoing crisis since the… Continue reading Myanmar faces conflict and suffering without solution

Growth in India’s Tiger population

News: Recently, a study has revealed that India’s tiger population has grown by 30% in the last 20 years. Findings of the study Findings of the study has highlighted that there are various reasons due to which this growth has been seen such as: Effective Conservation Strategies: India has implemented a balanced approach combining land-sharing… Continue reading Growth in India’s Tiger population

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

News: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has taken a significant step to control the steep rise in health insurance premiums for senior citizens. It has issued a directive capping annual premium hikes at 10% for health insurance policies covering individuals aged 60 years and above. About IRDAI The Insurance Regulatory and… Continue reading Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

Preventing crowd crushes requires thorough safety measures

Source: The post Preventing crowd crushes requires thorough safety measures has been created, based on the article “The science is clear, crowd disasters are preventable” published in “The Hindu” on 31st January 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Disaster and disaster management. Context: The article discusses the preventable nature of crowd crushes, like the recent… Continue reading Preventing crowd crushes requires thorough safety measures

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