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“Healthcare systems that prioritise treatment over prevention risk long-term inefficiencies”. Comment.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Q3. “Healthcare systems that prioritise treatment over prevention risk long-term inefficiencies”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The critical governance issue of rising healthcare costs and inefficiencies, especially in the context of increasing lifestyle diseases and medicalisation …

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“Transparency and accountability mechanisms are central to democratic governance but face erosion in practice.” Assess the role of such mechanisms and the factors leading to their weakening. Also outline measures to strengthen them.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Q4. “Transparency and accountability mechanisms are central to democratic governance but face erosion in practice.” Assess the role of such mechanisms and the factors leading to their weakening. Also outline measures to strengthen them. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising concerns over …

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Discuss why bonded labour persists in India despite a comprehensive legal framework. Evaluate the major bottlenecks in detection and prosecution. Also suggest measures to resolve the problem in a time-bound manner.

Topic: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q2. Discuss why bonded labour persists in India despite a comprehensive legal framework. Evaluate the major bottlenecks in detection and prosecution. Also suggest measures to resolve the problem in a time-bound manner. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …

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Explain the scope and purpose of Article 142 of the Constitution. Examine the conditions under which the Supreme Court may invoke it to mould relief.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q2. Explain the scope and purpose of Article 142 of the Constitution. Examine the conditions under which the Supreme Court may invoke it to mould relief. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Article 142 has emerged as a powerful constitutional …

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“The India–EU partnership remains normative in intent but limited in strategic depth”. Discuss the factors behind this gap. Suggest how the relationship can be made mutually substantive.

Topic: India – European Union Q4. “The India–EU partnership remains normative in intent but limited in strategic depth”. Discuss the factors behind this gap. Suggest how the relationship can be made mutually substantive. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Renewed India–EU engagement through the Trade and Technology Council and growing debates …

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How do civil society organisations contribute to strengthening electoral democracy in India? Assess their role in promoting transparency and accountability. Propose measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness.

Topic: The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Q4. How do civil society organisations contribute to strengthening electoral democracy in India? Assess their role in promoting transparency and accountability. Propose measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The …

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Korean Peninsula

Syllabus: International relations. Source: IE  Context: Simmering tensions between North and South Korea, are now seemingly boiling over. The North Korea has adopted a renewed aggressive stance in the face of tensions with its neighbour, South Korea. History: Japanese occupation: Korea was under Japanese control from 1910 to 1945. Post-WWII division: After Japan’s defeat, Korea …

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India – Canada

 Syllabus: International relations.  Source:   IE  Context: Relations between India and Canada are at a nadir, amidst the row regarding India’s alleged involvement in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Background of Bilateral Relations: Diplomatic Relations: Established in 1947, upgraded to a strategic partnership in 2015. Trade: India was Canada’s 10th largest trading partner …

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United Nations Women Report

Syllabus: Multilateral institution and Women Source:   Down to Earth Context: A new report from United Nations Women has unveiled a significant gender gap in social protection worldwide, leaving billions of women and girls vulnerable to poverty. Data points and status: 2 billion women and girls worldwide lack access to social protection (e.g., cash benefits, healthcare, …

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Exit Poll

 Syllabus: Elections, Representation of People Act.  Source:  TH  Context: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar stated that exit polls were causing distractions and asked media houses to self-introspect before publishing the verdict.  What is an Exit Poll? Exit Polls are surveys conducted immediately after voters exit polling stations. These polls aim to predict the election outcome …

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Rare Diseases

 Syllabus: Health and Diseases  Source: IE  Context: The Delhi High Court last week issued directions aimed at improving the availability of so-called “orphan drugs”, which are medications used to treat “rare diseases” — defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a debilitating, lifelong condition that affects 1 or fewer people in 1,000. Definition of …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11 October 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 11 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 …

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India – ASEAN

 Syllabus: India and its neighbourhood.  Source:  IE  Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called 21st century as the century of India and ASEAN nations, adding that the INDIA-ASEAN friendship was important at a time when parts of the world are facing conflicts and tensions. Recent Summit Host: The summit was held in Vientiane, Laos, with leaders from all 10 ASEAN …

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Rice fortification

Syllabus: Food and Nutrition Source:  IE Context: The Union Cabinet has extended the universal supply of fortified rice in all central government schemes providing free food grain under the National Food Security Act, 2021, in its present form, until December 2028. What is rice fortification, and why is it needed? Definition: Rice fortification involves adding …

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Charon moon

Source: TH Context: Scientists have recently detected carbon dioxide and hydrogen peroxide on Charon, Pluto’s largest moon, using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). About Charon Largest moon of Pluto: Charon is the largest of Pluto’s five moons, roughly half the size of Pluto itself. Discovery: It was discovered on June 22, 1978, by James …

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