UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 September 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 30 September 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. …

Nipah Virus

Source: TH Context: Nipah virus (NiV) has become a significant public health concern in India, particularly in Kerala, where recurrent outbreaks have resulted in fatalities. It is a zoonotic virus, transmitted from animals to humans, and its high mortality rate has prompted urgent government action and preventive measures. Nipah virus overview: Origin: Nipah virus first …

WHO Global Framework for Pathogen Origins

Syllabus: Science and Technology: Health   Source: WHO   Context: WHO Launches First Global Framework For Understanding the Origins Of New Or Re-Emerging Pathogens   Framework Overview Developed by: SAGO (Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens) Established: By WHO in 2021; consists of global independent experts Key Principles: Aligns with International Health …

Swachh Bharat Mission as a ‘Game-Changer’ for Public Health

  Syllabus: Social Justice: Health Source: TOI  Context: A study published in the Nature journal by the International Food Policy Research Institute suggests that the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has led to a significant reduction in infant deaths by improving sanitation.   About SBM: Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) was launched on October 2, 2014, to fulfil the vision of …

Universal Health Coverage in India: Reducing the Poor’s Health Burden

Syllabus: GS2/ Health, Management of Social Sector, Issues Relating to Poverty & Hunger  Source: IE Context: Over the past decade, the poorest in India have become less vulnerable to medical expenditure shocks, largely due to the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Expanding it to reach near Universal Health Coverage in India becomes important for India to reduce the Poor’s …

Child Nutrition Report, 2024

Syllabus: Government Policies and Intervention/ Health  Source: UNICEF  Context: UNICEF has released its Child Nutrition Report 2024, highlighting the severe level of Child Food Poverty globally.    What is Child Food Poverty (CFP)?  The inability of children, especially in early childhood (first five years), to access and consume a nutritious and diverse diet.   Source …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 5 June 2024

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Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) remains high in certain parts of India, posing a significant public health challenge. Examine.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) remains high in certain parts of India, posing a significant public health challenge. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: A The question is part of the static …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 4 June 2024

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The government must prioritize education, nutrition, and health of children in their policies due to their critical role in fostering socio-economic development and ensuring future well-being. Discuss.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources 4. The government must prioritize education, nutrition, and health of children in their policies due to their critical role in fostering socio-economic development and ensuring future well-being. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: The Hindu Why the question: …

UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 3 June 2024

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Improving the participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is crucial for achieving gender equality and fostering innovation. Analyse.

Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 4. Improving the participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is crucial for achieving gender equality and fostering innovation. Analyse.  (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Live Mint , Insights on India Why the question: Historically, academies …

Malaria vaccine ‘R21/Matrix-M’

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: TH  Context: The Serum Institute of India (SII) has begun exporting the ‘R21/Matrix-M’ malaria vaccine to Africa, targeting children in malaria-endemic regions. Developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Novavax’s Matrix-M adjuvant. It is the second malaria vaccine recommended by WHO in 2023, after RTS, S/AS01 vaccine. …

Salmonella contamination in spices

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: Business Standard    Context: Over the past six months, US customs authorities have rejected 31% of all spice-related shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti (MDH) due to salmonella contamination concerns.