RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- NATIONAL POLICY FOR RARE DISEASES

Introduction: Union health and family welfare minister Harsh Vardhan has approved the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021, according to a statement issued by the health ministry. The policy aims to bring down the high cost of treatment for rare diseases and was brought about after “multiple consultations with different stakeholders and experts in the …

RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY

  What is the CBDC or National Digital currency? A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), or national digital currency, is simply the digital form of a country’s fiat currency. Instead of printing paper currency or minting coins, the central bank issues electronic tokens. This token value is backed by the full faith and credit of …

INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY- 14 August 2021

  InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

IPCC’s Sixth Assessment report:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Conservation related issues.   Context: Recently, IPCC released its Sixth Assessment Report “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science”. Several Indian Scientists have participated in the preparation of this report.   What is Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)? The Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) …

Import of crushed genetically modified (GM) soybean allowed:

GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.   Context: The Union government has decided to allow the import of crushed genetically modified (GM) soybean, which is a major ingredient of poultry feed.   What necessitated this move? The poultry industry has been crushed by multiple disasters over the last year …

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC):

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: e-governance related issues.   Context: The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry chaired a meeting for the review of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative of Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).   What is ONDC? Open Network for Digital Commerce christened ONDC is globally first-of-its-kind …

Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY:

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Issues related to health.   Context: Under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the Union government’s health insurance scheme, approximately 20.32 lakh COVID-19 tests and 7.08 lakh treatments were authorised from April 2020 to July 2021. The total value of the tests and treatment stood at ₹2,794 crore. …

Vehicle scrappage policy

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Vehicle scrappage policy: Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled the National Automobile Scrappage Policy.   About the Vehicle Scrappage Policy: Old vehicles will have to pass a fitness test before re-registration …

[इनसाइट्स सिक्योर STHIR- 2021] मिनी सिक्योर रिवीजन टेस्ट: 14 अगस्त 2021

How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  INSIGHTS NEW SECURE – 2020: YEARLONG TIMETABLE   सामान्य अध्ययन– I   1. समुद्री पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र पर ‘मृत क्षेत्रों’ के प्रसार के क्या परिणाम हैं? (250 शब्द)  सन्दर्भ: oceanservice.noaa.gov   2. हिमालयी क्षेत्रों में बार-बार होने वाले भूस्खलन एक नए विकास प्रतिमान की आवश्यकता की …

Insights into Editorial: An urban jobs safety net

      Context: Hit by a relentless second wave of COVID-19 infections, India has seen localised lockdowns across several States. With activity restrained, job losses have climbed. This has dampened family incomes and consumer sentiment, setting the stage for lower-than-anticipated economic growth and belying the nation’s hopes of racing back to activity this year …