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National Policy of Rare Diseases (NPRD)
In News Recently, an MP raised concern over rare diseases, stating no patient has benefited from the new policy. Key Points Policy: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified the NPRD in March 2021. In May 2022, it increased the funding support to ?50 lakh per patient with diseases classified as rare for […]
Recusal by Judges
In News Recently, the Supreme Court judge recused herself from hearing a writ petition filed by Bilkis Bano against a Gujarat government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping her during the 2002 riots. About Judge Recusal When there is a conflict of interest, a judge can withdraw from hearing […]
Ladakh’s demand of Sixth Schedule
In News Recently, India’s Union Home Ministry evaded a reply on Ladakh’s inclusion under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Background of the issue Demand of UT: Buddhist-dominated Leh district had long demanded UT status because it felt neglected by the erstwhile state government, which was dominated by politicians from Kashmir and Jammu. Separation from J&K: […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 First time since Galwan ,India and China troops clash in Tawang sector (International Relations) Know about the border issues between India and China, recent developments and future prospects GS 2 10 Trading to win (International Relations) Know about ties between […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Indian and Chinese soldiers clash near Arunachal border (International Relations) Know about the border issues between India and China, recent developments and future prospects GS 2 6 Curbing individualism in public health (Health) What are the reasons for the dominance […]
Individualism approach in Public Health
In News Recently, It has been observed that there is a strong tendency in public health to prioritise individual-oriented interventions over societal-oriented population-based approaches, also known as individualism in public health. About Determinants of individualism Reasons for the dominance of individualism in public health. The dominance of biomedical knowledge and philosophy in the field of […]
Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana
In News The Union Health Ministry has launched the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana in 2018 as part of National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). More about the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana About: The scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under National Health Mission (NHM). All notified TB patients are beneficiaries of the scheme. Financial incentive: Scheme provides for […]
Cactus Plantation and its Economic Usage
In News Union Minister of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh, convened a consultation meeting on ‘Cactus Plantation and its Economic Usage’ in New Delhi Cactus It is a Xerophytic Plant which though grows relatively at a slower pace has an immense potential. Moreover, it will help in achieving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) […]
Vanikaran Project
In News The Forest department in association with Noolpuzha grama panchayat has launched the ‘Vanikaran’ (afforestation) Project. About It aims to root out invasive plants, especially Senna spectabilis, and restore natural forests. The project was being executed on 30 hectares of forest land under the Sulthan Bathery forest range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, where […]
Editorial Analysis
- Aravalli Ecosystem: Supreme Court’s Impact on Definition
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
