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Government Health Spending Reduces Citizens’ Medical Financial Burden Why in the News ? The National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates 2022-23 show a major decline in India’s Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) on healthcare, alongside rising government health spending. The Union Health Ministry credited this improvement to expanded public healthcare infrastructure and welfare schemes. Decline In Out-Of-Pocket Health …
Read MoreSARTHAK Scheme Modernises India’s Public Distribution System Operations Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet approved the SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) Scheme with an outlay of ₹25,530 crore for five years. The scheme aims to modernise foodgrain distribution through advanced technologies, transparency measures, and improved last-mile delivery under the National Food Security Act …
Read MoreColonial Shadows Undermine India’s Decriminalisation Reform Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms, Transparency & Accountability Why in the News ? The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026 has sparked debate because while it seeks to decriminalise minor offences and improve ease of doing business, its controversial savings clause may preserve old …
Read MoreDelhi Expands Ration Card Eligibility For Poor Households Why in the News ? The Delhi Cabinet has increased the annual income eligibility limit for ration cards from ₹1.2 lakh to ₹2.5 lakh under the Public Distribution System (PDS). The government also plans to introduce a CBDC-based ration distribution system for improved transparency and efficiency. Major …
Read MoreSupreme Court Examines Dilution Of India’s Wetland Protection Framework Why in the News ? The Supreme Court agreed to examine a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. Petitioners argued that the Rules dilute protection for many wetlands, weaken environmental clearances for projects affecting wetlands, and violate India’s obligations …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Stronger Protection For Chambal Forest Guards Why in News ? The Supreme Court directed Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to consider granting prosecution immunity to forest guards fighting illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. The Court also issued strict directions to strengthen surveillance and environmental protection measures, emphasizing …
Read MoreSupreme Court Clarifies Appellate Courts’ Sentencing Responsibility In Criminal Cases Why in the News ? The Supreme Court ruled that when an appellate court convicts an accused for the first time in a criminal case, it must itself hear the accused on the issue of punishment and cannot transfer the sentencing process to a lower …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …
Read MorePM-AJAY Digital Platforms Strengthen Scheduled Caste Welfare Delivery Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM-AJAY Portal and AJAY Mobile App to digitize implementation of Scheduled Caste welfare schemes. The initiative aims to improve transparency, real-time monitoring, and efficient delivery under the PM-AJAY Scheme. Key Features Of PM-AJAY …
Read MoreQUAD Strengthens Indo-Pacific Security And Strategic Cooperation Framework Why in the News ? The QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi reviewed progress on Indo-Pacific cooperation and launched the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration. The grouping also reaffirmed its commitment to counter-terrorism, critical technologies, maritime security, and a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Key Outcomes …
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