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ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF EUTHANASIA Syllabus: GS 2: Health- Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) reaffirmed the right to die with dignity under Article 21, allowing withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (CANH). This marks a significant evolution in India’s …
Read MoreZIMBABWE ROLLS OUT LONG-ACTING HIV PREVENTION DRUG LENACAPAVIR Why in the News? Public Health Initiative: Zimbabwe has launched rollout of long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug lenacapavir. Global First Mover: It is among the first countries offering a twice-yearly injectable HIV preventive treatment. LENACAPAVIR AND HIV PREVENTION STRATEGY Long-Acting Protection: Lenacapavir provides six months’ HIV prevention …
Read MoreSC RULING ON STEM CELLS SETS A PRECEDENT FOR HEALTHCARE REGULATION Syllabus: GS 3: Science and technology Biotechnology-Healthcare Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark judgment delivered on January 30, prohibited the use of stem cell therapy for autism outside approved clinical trials. The ruling, based on ICMR and National …
Read MoreUK Parliament Passes Bill Legalising Assisted Dying Why in the News? The UK House of Commons has passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, allowing assisted dying for patients with less than six months to live. The Bill now moves to the House of Lords for further approval. About the Assisted Dying Bill: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Karnataka became the second state, after Kerala, to implement the Supreme Court’s directive permitting withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment for terminally ill patients with no hope of recovery, enabling them to choose a dignified death. Karnataka Implements Right to Die with Dignity: Karnataka has issued an order implementing the Supreme Court’s …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court declined a plea for abortion of a 27-week pregnancy, emphasising the foetus’s right to live. Justices BR Gavai, SVN Bhatti, and Sandeep Mehta highlighted the pregnancy’s advanced stage, questioning the child’s right to survival. source:slideserve Key Points About Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act(MTP) Act: Passed in 1971 for …
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 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 MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court seeks government response on PIL regarding regulation of sex-change surgeries for intersex individuals, highlighting risks involved. source:TOI About the Petition for Regulation: The Supreme Court sought the government’s response on a PIL urging regulation of medical interventions, including sex reassignment surgeries, for intersex children at birth. Intersex individuals are …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Focus: In early March this year, 30 people in Thrissur in Kerala executed living wills. Source:- NDTV What is living …
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