Source: TH Subject: Government Bills and Acts Context: The Centre has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 and related tax changes on tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. The move ends the GST compensation cess, revises excise duties, and aims to raise tobacco prices in line with public health and fiscal objectives. About The …
Context: WHO has released its first-ever global guideline on infertility, calling for safer, fairer and affordable fertility care worldwide. It aims to help countries integrate infertility prevention, diagnosis and treatment into public health systems as infertility affects 1 in 6 people globally. About WHO Issues First Global Guideline on Infertility: What the Guideline Is? WHO’s …
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Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: The recent stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu, highlighted gaps in India’s emergency response system, sparking renewed calls to treat emergency medical care not merely as a service, but as a constitutional duty ensuring every citizen’s right to life. About Emergency Care Needs to Be Prioritised: Evolution of Emergency Care: Modern …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health Q3. Examine the role of gamification in preventive healthcare. How effective is it in improving compliance and adherence? What challenges exist in sustaining long-term behavioural change. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: TH Why the question Gamification in healthcare is a contemporary …
Topic: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Q3. What are the implications of the unaffordability of healthy diets for child and maternal health outcomes in developing countries? Suggest focused interventions to address these concerns. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question The SOFI 2025 report highlights a global crisis where rising food …
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 …
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Q4. Examine the key lifestyle and behavioural factors contributing to rising infertility. How can public health systems respond proactively? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Infertility is on the rise in India: now the statistics …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 December 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. …
Context: India’s sustained efforts in combating the HIV epidemic have resulted in significant reductions in new infections and AIDS-related deaths over the years. Key Insights on HIV in India: (SOURCE: ministry of Health and Family Welfare) Relevance to UPSC Syllabus: General Studies Paper II (Governance, Health & Social Issues): Policies and Interventions: National AIDS Control …
