Drugmakers, doctors, and the ethical code to keep a nexus at bay

GS Paper 4   Source: Business Standard Context: The recent controversy over the distribution of freebies worth Rs1000 cr by makers of popular paracetamol brand Dolo has raised the issue of corruption in marketing practices related to the Pharma Sector. In 2015, ‘Uniform Code of Pharmaceuticals Marketing Practices’ UCPMP was adopted as a voluntary code to …

Setting target of 10 Mn apprenticeship in 10 years

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Employment/ Government intervention in various sectors.   Source: Economic Times Direction: Certain sectors such as Health, Education, and Skilling is always on the radar of UPSC. Have a ready note prepared for them. For this article, know key stats, key reasons and a few government programmes.   Context: As per a …

The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022

GS Paper 2 & 3 Syllabus: Parliament-Structure, functioning and conduct of business, Competition Commission of India etc   Directions: Competition bill, 2022, competition commission, gun-jumping etc Source:The Hindu   Context: The changing market dynamics due to technological advancements, artificial intelligence, factors other than price, amendments became necessary to sustain and promote market competition. A review …

State’s borrowing powers hit: Kerala FM

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure   Source: The Hindu Direction: Context: Finance minister of Kerala KN Balagopal defended the state’s financial position saying it was not under stress and that the state’s debt level in comparison to its own …

Supreme Court Bench to revisit 2013 verdict on poll promises

GS Paper -2 Topic covered: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary   Source: The Hindu Direction: It is an important case for RPA act and debate around freebies. Just quote ‘Balaji case (2013)’ wherever needed. Know the crux of the judgement.  Context: The Supreme Court said it will constitute a three-judge …

Floor test in Bihar Assembly  

GS  Paper 2 Syllabus: Parliament and state legislature: structure, functioning, the conduct of business, powers and privileges.   Source: The Hindu Direction: Read the article for understanding the parliamentary proceedings. No need to make note. Context: In Bihar Nitish Kumar–led Mahagathbandhan government won the floor test in the State Assembly to prove majority. Mr. Kumar …