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FRONT-OF-PACK WARNING LABELS: SUPREME COURT SCRUTINY AND FOOD SAFETY Why in the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its proposed timeline for introducing front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. The Court indicated that implementation should be expedited …
Read MoreCodeine Syrup Abuse Emerges as Public Challenge Why in the News ? The seizure of around 7,500 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup in Bihar has highlighted the growing misuse of the drug. Experts link the rise in addiction cases, particularly among youth, to its use as a substitute for alcohol following the State’s prohibition policy. …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) has gained attention as doctors highlight its strong link with insulin resistance, making it an early visible warning sign of prediabetes and diabetes. Its rising prevalence in children and adults has raised public health concerns regarding metabolic disorders. This medical issue underscores the importance of addressing health-related human …
Read MoreIndia Sets Three Guinness Records in Health Campaign Why in the News? India has achieved three Guinness World Records under the ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ campaign, showcasing a massive public health outreach involving over 3.21 crore participants, promoting women’s health, breast cancer awareness, and digital health screenings nationwide through community participation and inter-ministerial collaboration. …
Read MoreWHA Declares Common Skin Diseases a Global Health Priority Why in the News? On May 24, 2025, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted a historic resolution recognizing common skin diseases as a global public health priority, aiming to improve dermatologic care, reduce stigma, and promote health equity, especially in developing countries where the skin diseases …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources (This topic is relevant for issues related to health and social sector services. It highlights the impact of societal stigmas on health outcomes). Essay Paper: The discussion on male reproductive health can be a potential essay topic, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Focus: Recent disclosures concerning AstraZeneca’s Covishield COVID-19 vaccine have sparked intense debate across various media platforms. Media outlets have reported AstraZeneca’s …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2-Health and wellbeing ,Women issues and solutions Focus: The article explores global efforts for menstrual equity, highlighting tax-free initiatives and challenges in India. The article explores the legislative efforts, international examples, and policy challenges related to the implementation of menstrual leave in India. It highlights the role of political parties in promoting women’s rights …
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