About The PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Context: Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister India has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for implementation of a scheme titled ‘PM E-DRIVE Scheme’. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions PM E-DRIVE Scheme Key Components of the Scheme
Healthcare Using AI is Bold, But Much Caution First
Context: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, especially with the ambitious plan to create a 24/7 AI-powered primary care system for every Indian within the next five years, raises questions about the feasibility, sustainability, and readiness of India’s healthcare system to adopt such a transformative technology. Relevance: General Studies Paper III – Science & Technology, […]
Expanding AB-PMJAY to Senior Citizens
Context: The extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to citizens above the age of 70 marks a crucial step toward universalizing healthcare in India. With the increasing elderly population, the extension of free healthcare coverage is a welcome move. However, challenges around access, coverage, and quality of care remain. Relevance: General Studies Paper […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 13 September 2024
Contents: Expanding AB-PMJAY to Senior Citizens: Opportunities and Challenges Context: The extension of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to citizens above the age of 70 marks a crucial step toward universalizing healthcare in India. With the increasing elderly population, the extension of free healthcare coverage is a welcome move. However, challenges […]
India Leads in Global Plastic Pollution
A recent report in the journal Nature identifies India as the leading contributor to global plastic pollution, responsible for about one-fifth of all plastic waste worldwide. This significant share highlights the urgent need for enhanced recycling processes and innovations in waste management within the country to mitigate environmental impact. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions […]
About The Madeira River
Context: Residents near the Madeira River in the Amazon are facing unprecedented challenges as water levels drop to historic lows amid a severe drought. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Madeira River: Significance of the Madeira River: -Source: India Today
About The Ukai Dam
Context: Following rainfall in its upper catchment areas, the authorities recently discharged 1.19 lakh cusecs of water from the Ukai Dam, bringing the water level in the dam just five feet below the danger mark of 345 feet. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Ukai Dam: Tapti River: -Source: The Hindu
About The Mikania Micrantha
Context: Mikania micrantha weed is spreading quite fast in the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and threatening its biodiversity. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Mikania micrantha: Bhadra Tiger Reserve Insights: -Source: The Hindu
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Context: Recently, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), launched on 12th September 2019, has completed five successful years. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions of the Article: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY): Key Benefits of PM-KMY: Exiting the Scheme: Scheme Management: About PM KISAN Nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare -Source: Indian Express, […]
WHO Issues Guidelines to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released guidelines on managing wastewater and solid waste in antibiotic production to combat the growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). This initiative underscores the critical need for responsible environmental practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing to prevent the escalation of AMR globally. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the […]