GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Source: IE Direction: The article tries to find out the reasons behind high cancer incidence and mortality in India despite the progress in cancer treatment. Context: Even with improvements in treatment, both the incidence of …
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Financial Inclusion Source: Economic Times Context: As per the study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the Association of Microfinance Institutions of India, Microfinance institutions (MFI), will play a leading role in the growth process of India. What are MFIs? Microfinance institutions (MFIs) are financial companies that provide small loans to …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Source: DTE Direction: The article gives a perspective on the issue of malnutrition in the world along with efforts being made by global agencies. It also briefs about the situation in India. Context: According to the …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Population and Associated Issues Source: UN.org Direction: The article highlights how fast the world’s population is ageing with a SWOT analysis and way ahead, which may be applied to the Indian context as well. Context: The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) published the World …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Structure, Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Source: IE Direction: The article attempts to explain the MoP for the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary, as well as the Law Minister’s suggestion to reform the collegium. Context: The Union Minister for Law and Justice …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Geography: Ocean Current Source: The Hindu Context: New studies have shown that the global overturning circulation controls ocean heat distribution and atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, thus playing a critical role in global climate. What does the new study show? Studies have indicated that tectonically driven changes in the ocean …
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