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[pib] Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in Health in India

Why in the News? National Health Accounts (NHA) data for 2021-22 shows a decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare due to increased government health expenditure (GHE) and an enhanced public healthcare framework. What are NHA estimates? The NHA estimates are based on the globally accepted framework of ‘A System of Health Accounts (SHA), 2011’… Continue reading [pib] Decline in Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) in Health in India

Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary

Why in the News? A decomposed carcass of an elephant was discovered in the Khanapara range of the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. About Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary: Details Location Eastern fringe of Guwahati, Assam. Extends from the Brahmaputra River in the north to the hilly forests of Meghalaya in the south. Formation Established in 2004 by combining… Continue reading Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary

In news: Flashpoint Reef

Why in the News? China reasserted its claim over Flashpoint Reef (the Scarborough Shoal) in the South China Sea following Philippines’ establishment of defined sea boundaries. Do you know? Fiery Cross Reef is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. China first took possession of the feature in 1988. Mischief Reef is a Low-Tide Elevation… Continue reading In news: Flashpoint Reef

UPSC Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualifications & More

UPSC eligibility criteria refer to the essential requirements that candidates must fulfil to sit for the exam. They include nationality, age limit, educational qualification, medical fitness, etc. Applications that don’t meet the UPSC eligibility criteria will be rejected by the UPSC board.  On the other hand, not knowing the detailed IAS exam criteria might make… Continue reading UPSC Eligibility Criteria: Age, Qualifications & More

Fact-Checking: Balancing Independence and Legal Safeguards

Why This? The Bombay High Court recently struck down a provision related to the Fact Check Unit in the 2021 IT Rules. While it’s tempting to jump straight into learning about IT Rules alone, it’s vital to see the bigger picture where governance, digital freedom, and judiciary intersect, especially in balancing individual rights vs. state… Continue reading Fact-Checking: Balancing Independence and Legal Safeguards

Climate Extremes in the Arabian Sea: How Climate Change Fuels Severe Weather Patterns

Why this? Cyclone Asna was a rare August storm in the Arabian Sea, but just blaming climate change and discussing it is oversimplifying the topic. This article kicks off by analyzing past trends and what caused them, before diving into the rising frequency of cyclones in the Arabian Sea, especially post-monsoon. Our take offers a… Continue reading Climate Extremes in the Arabian Sea: How Climate Change Fuels Severe Weather Patterns

India’s Electoral System: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

Why this? Political Campaigning’s gone digital big-time lately! Morever, Elections have been a recurring theme in the UPSC- be it the challenges, role of ECI etc. Adding to this layer, is when the themes are cross cutting subject such as this one- Elections X Technology. There is a dearth of sorted content  good enough to… Continue reading India’s Electoral System: Democratic engagement with a digital plug-in

Towards Indianisation of the Economy: How India Can Tackle Global Competition and Domestic Constraints

Why this? The Indian government is exploring the possibility of allowing Chinese investments in high-tech electronics on a case-by-case basis. Impact of this move on India’s economy is something you will read multiple times till the exam. But not reading the specifics will lead to a place where you would be writing generic answers. It… Continue reading Towards Indianisation of the Economy: How India Can Tackle Global Competition and Domestic Constraints

The Quad Alliance: A Strategic Minilateral in a Multipolar World

Why this ? The 6th Quad Summit was recently held in Delaware, USA, marking another pivotal moment in global geopolitics, especially in the Indo-Pacific. We’ve compiled the key announcements from this year’s summit and then explored why the Quad is significant, the challenges it faces, and some real-world examples that illustrate these points. Since the… Continue reading The Quad Alliance: A Strategic Minilateral in a Multipolar World

[11th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’

PYQ Relevance: Q) What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and to strengthen federalism. (UPSC CSE 2024)Q) The jurisdiction of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding lodging an FIR and conducting a… Continue reading [11th November 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: States and the Centre’s fetter of ‘net borrowing ceiling’

Can India get rich before growing old?

Why in the News? Since liberalization opened up new opportunities, there has been a lot of excitement about India’s demographic dividend, which is the advantage of having a large working-age population but there are major challenges like the middle-income trap. Can India leverage its sustained economic growth? Harnessing the Demographic Dividend: With a large working-age… Continue reading Can India get rich before growing old?

Calling out exploitative labour dynamics on platforms 

Why in the News? Amid the ongoing evolution of the “gig worker” concept, India recently witnessed a groundbreaking movement a nationwide digital strike organized by women gig workers this Deepavali. What are the specific exploitative practices faced by gig workers? Wage Theft and High Commissions: Many gig workers receive only a fraction of their earnings… Continue reading Calling out exploitative labour dynamics on platforms 

APOBEC (Apolipoprotein B mRNA Editing Catalytic Polypeptide)

Why in the News? Since smallpox was eradicated in 1980, research on mpox has highlighted how the virus mutates, particularly through the APOBEC family of immune system proteins. About APOBEC APOBEC (Apolipoprotein B mRNA Editing Enzyme, Catalytic Polypeptide-Like) is a family of proteins involved in regulating the genetic material of viruses and cells. They are… Continue reading APOBEC (Apolipoprotein B mRNA Editing Catalytic Polypeptide)

Caterpillar fungus

Why in the News? Recent research by scientists at the University of Nottingham’s has found that a chemical produced by a fungus growing on caterpillars may slow cancer cell growth. What is Caterpillar fungus? Cordyceps militaris, also known as caterpillar fungus, is a parasitic fungus that primarily infects caterpillars and other insects. Found in the… Continue reading Caterpillar fungus

[UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, UPSC Ranker 2023 | How to Make PYQ-Based Prelims and Mains Notes Using Micro-Themes? | Get Free access to all Micro-Themes | Join on 12th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

Rankers are using micro themes in their note-making, creating one-page notes from PYQs to secure top ranks. UPSC now expects aspirants to delve deeper, brainstorm PYQs, identify micro themes, and integrate them into their preparation.“ Sreelakshmi KV, UPSC Ranker 2023, Civilsdaily Mentor Register for the session to get UPSC preparation plan and strategy Read about… Continue reading [UPSC Webinar] By Sreelakshmi KV, UPSC Ranker 2023 | How to Make PYQ-Based Prelims and Mains Notes Using Micro-Themes? | Get Free access to all Micro-Themes | Join on 12th November 2024 at 7:00 PM

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