India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
Why in the news? The U.S. administration formally proposed reclassifying marijuana as a less risky Schedule III drug. Reclassification shifts marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act since 1970. Recognizes marijuana’s potential medical benefits. About Marijuana plant : Marijuana is derived from the Cannabis plant. Its main psychoactive compound is …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Health Government Policies and Intervention Focus: Despite significant coverage and enrollment numbers, concerns have arisen regarding PMJAY’s sustainability and efficacy, particularly in addressing hospital dues, patient rejections, and operational challenges. Source: NHA Overview: Ayushman Bharat, initiated in 2018, encompasses two primary components: health and wellness centers and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Focus: Capping costs in private sector is important but healthcare can’t do without adequate state investment. Healthcare Costs and Impoverishment Healthcare expenses can quickly become overwhelming, leading to financial crises for …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in the news? Amended Indian patent rules raise concerns over drug affordability, accessibility, and competition, impacting healthcare accessibility and pricing. source:mapsofindia About the Impact of Amended Patent Rules on Drug Availability: Access to affordable medicines is integral …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Investigation initiated into organ transplants for foreigners in India amid concerns over potential commercial dealings and violations of regulations. source:medium About the Government Action: The Union government has initiated an investigation into organ transplants involving foreign nationals in India. Concerned about the rising number of such transplants, the Ministry of Health …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 – Health and related technological advancement Focus : Overview of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Hepatitis Report 2024. Highlighting India’s significant contribution to the global hepatitis disease burden. Source- MHA Key Findings from the Report Statistics on the prevalence of viral hepatitis worldwide- India accounted for 6% of the total viral hepatitis …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Focus: World Health Day (April 7) emphasizes health equity as a fundamental human right, especially crucial amidst global health crises. Source: The Quint Understanding Health Equity: Health equity ensures equal opportunity for everyone to achieve optimal health, …
Read More
