UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 January 2026 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: TH Subject: Health Context: The legal discourse in India intensified regarding the grey zone in disability law, where the Mental Healthcare Act (2017) and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016) fail to intersect for individuals with dual intellectual and psychiatric challenges. About Rethinking Disability and Mental Health Law: What it is? This …
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Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Q3. Mental health is no longer a private matter but a global public good. Analyse this statement in light of WHO’s latest findings. Suggest measures for India to embed this approach in public health. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why …
General Studies-2; Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Mental Health Insurance Coverage in India Introduction Abysmally low insurance coverage for mental health in India, as highlighted by the RiseUP for a Better Tomorrow: Mental Health Report 2025. Less than 1% of total health insurance claims are …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and Interventions Source: TH Context: NHRC in a recent report flagged the “inhuman and deplorable” condition of all 46 government-run mental healthcare institutions across the country (3 Central Run and the rest of state-run Institutions) What is Mental Health? It is a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or …
