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[6th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy

PYQ Relevance: Q)Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (UPSC CSE 2021) Mentor’s Comment: UPSC mains have always focused on the Welfare State, primary health structure (2021), and Public health system (2015). The Supreme Court’s judgment in Dr. Tanvi Behl vs Shrey… Continue reading [6th March 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Over-centralisation threatens federal health policy

Suspension of MLAs

Why in the News? An MLA was suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly for praising and justifying the actions of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. This incident has sparked a debate on the rules and constitutional provisions governing the suspension of MLAs in India. What is the Suspension of MLAs? Suspension of MLAs is a disciplinary measure imposed… Continue reading Suspension of MLAs

What is Wallace Line?

Why in the News? In the 19th century, English naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace observed a sharp shift in biodiversity as he moved from Asia to Australia, leading him to propose the Wallace Line—an imaginary boundary separating species from both regions. About the Wallace Line: It is a bio-geographical boundary separating Asia and Australia’s eco-zones. It… Continue reading What is Wallace Line?

Navratna Status for IRCTC and IRFC 

Why in the News? The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) have been granted Navratna status, making them the 25th and 26th Navratna companies in India. Other Navratna Companies in Indian Railways Container Corporation of India (CONCOR): Multimodal logistics. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL): Infrastructure expansion. RITES… Continue reading Navratna Status for IRCTC and IRFC 

Species in News: Marbled Cat

Why in the News? The elusive marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata) has been spotted in Dehing Patkai National Park in Assam’s Tinsukia district. About Marbled Cat The marbled cat is a small wild cat species native to South and Southeast Asia. It belongs to the Felidae family and is closely related to the clouded leopard (Neofelis… Continue reading Species in News: Marbled Cat

Australia, the partner for India’s growth trajectory

Why in the News? Australia is confident in India’s promising economic future, anticipating it will become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030. What are the key sectors identified as the “Superhighways of growth” in the new Roadmap for Australia’s Economic Engagement with India? Clean Energy: Focus on renewable energy and critical minerals to support India’s… Continue reading Australia, the partner for India’s growth trajectory

First Comprehensive Survey of River Dolphins in India

Why in the News? India’s first-ever comprehensive river dolphin survey conducted under Project Dolphin (2020) has estimated a population of 6,327 dolphins, primarily across the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus River basins. River Dolphins in India: Species Habitat Conservation Status Key Features & Threats Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna & Karnaphuli river systems (India, Bangladesh,… Continue reading First Comprehensive Survey of River Dolphins in India

MISHTI Scheme

Why in the News? Gujarat has emerged as the national leader in mangrove afforestation, covering 19,020 hectares in just two years under the Central Government’s MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes) scheme. About the MISHTI Scheme The MISHTI scheme was launched on June 5, 2023, to restore 540 sq. km of mangrove… Continue reading MISHTI Scheme

What is Planetary Alignment?

Why in the News? On February 29, 2024, skywatchers worldwide witnessed a rare planetary alignment (parade) with seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Mercury, Saturn, and Venus—lining up in the night sky. What is Planetary Alignment? A planetary alignment occurs when multiple planets in the Solar System appear to line up in the sky as seen… Continue reading What is Planetary Alignment?

Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?

Note4students:  The Indian aviation sector became the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market. Big news from the Mains perspective. PYQs analysis gives us 2 possible lines of questioning: upcoming challenges for the sector to maintain the status quo or your comment on the evolution of aviation sector in India.  Avoid writing generic pointers. Standard textbooks won’t… Continue reading Will India’s Aviation Sector Overcome Its Challenges to Reach New Heights?

Who was Amir Khusrau?

Why in the News? Recently, PM Modi inaugurated the 25th edition of Jahaan-e-Khusrau, a Sufi music festival held at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi, in Khusrau’s honor. Who was Amir Khusrau? Amir Khusrau was born in Patiyali, Uttar Pradesh, to a Turkish father and an Indian mother. He served as a court poet to five Delhi… Continue reading Who was Amir Khusrau?

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