Source: TOI Context: At the National Health Authority (NHA) Conclave 2025 held in Bhopal, Chhattisgarh was awarded as the best-performing state in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) for achieving near-zero claim pendency. About Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY): What it is? PM-JAY, a component of Ayushman Bharat, is the world’s largest …
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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Q4. Analyse how the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is reshaping India’s public health priorities. Examine the policy and institutional measures required to strengthen prevention and control. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The rising share of …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Q3. Discuss how preventive health strategies can reduce the fiscal burden on India’s health system. What institutional shifts are needed to prioritise prevention over cure? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The resurgence of infectious diseases like Nipah …
Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a Nationwide Waste Picker Enumeration App under the NAMASTE scheme to formalize, empower, and provide social security to waste pickers. About the Waste Picker Enumeration App: What is it? A digital platform to enumerate, identify, and support waste pickers through social security and livelihood-based …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Q4. The rural elderly in India suffers silently at the margins of development. Assess how geographical inaccessibility affects their health-seeking behaviour. Propose structural reforms in local health planning. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Rapid …
Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: The National Health Accounts 2021–2022 reveal only a marginal increase in healthcare spending, highlighting gaps in India’s primary healthcare system despite schemes like Ayushman Bharat. Status of Primary Health Care in India: India’s public health infrastructure includes 1.75 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), handling 350 crore consultations (MoHFW, 2024). Per capita out-of-pocket expenditure …
General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Introduction A World Bank report titled “Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity” warns that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are emerging as the dominant cause of mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By 2050, global deaths are projected to …
Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: India faces a “silent epidemic” of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), contributing to 66% of deaths and threatening economic growth. Experts advocate preventive healthcare to curb this crisis and secure a healthier future. What is Preventive Healthcare? Focuses on disease prevention rather than treatment, through early detection, lifestyle changes, and vaccinations. Key Characteristics: Proactive: Regular health check-ups (e.g., BP, diabetes …
Syllabus: Health Source: DH Context: Health equity remains a critical goal for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in India. Despite government initiatives systemic inequalities persist across gender, religion, and regions, widening the gap in access to quality healthcare services. What is Health Equity? Health equity ensures that everyone has a fair opportunity to achieve their …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: DD News Context: Prime Minister recently launched the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card as an extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This card aims to ensure free healthcare for every citizen aged 70 years and above, providing an annual coverage of up to ₹5 lakh. About Ayushman Vaya Vandana …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: News on Air Context: On Dhanvantari Jayanti, celebrated as the 9th Ayurveda Day, the Prime Minister will launch the expansion of health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above as a major addition to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This will help provide health coverage to all senior …
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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 ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …
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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 highlights the recent data related to rural healthcare in India and government initiatives to transform rural healthcare. Context: According to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s Rural Health Statistics 2021-2022, India’s …
Topics Covered: Issues related to Health. Ayushman Bharat What to study? For Prelims: Overview and key features of the scheme. For Mains: Significance and issues surrounding its implementation. Context: In a change of stance, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has announced that it would be implementing the Central government’s Ayushman Bharat — Pradhan Mantri …
