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06Mar 2025

OVER-CENTRALISATION THREATENS FEDERAL HEALTH POLICY

Why in the News? The Supreme Court, in the case Tanvi Behl vs Shrey Goyal (2025), has struck down domicile-based reservations in post-graduate medical admissions. The judgment applies to State government medical colleges, marking a significant shift in India’s medical education policy. The Court held that domicile-based reservations violate Article 14 (Right to Equality) of …

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04Feb 2025

U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Causes and Impacts

Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Focus: On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump announced the U.S.’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization, citing bias toward China and pandemic mismanagement. This decision, accompanied …

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16Jan 2025

India Updates Obesity Guidelines, Replaces “Overweight” Term

Why in the news? India’s obesity guidelines have been updated after 15 years, replacing “overweight” with two obesity grades. This change emphasizes the significance of abdominal fat distribution, especially in Asian Indians, to better diagnose and treat obesity-related health risks. Obesity Guidelines in India Updated After 15 Years Revision of Obesity Terminology: India-specific obesity guidelines, …

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