15 Ophthalmologists per Million Indians
Why in News? Relevance GS-2 (Social Justice – Health): GS-3 (S&T and Economy): Basic Context 1. What is Ophthalmology? 2. Global Target – Vision 2020: The Right to Sight Key Findings of AIIMS Study (2025) Indicator Data Institutes surveyed 7,901 Eye care beds per million population 74 Ophthalmologists (secondary + tertiary levels) 20,944 Optometrists 17,849 […]
What makes this festival so dear to the Purvanchali heart
Why in News ? Relevance: Basics: What is Chhath Puja Spiritual and Cultural Significance Historical Origins The Four Days of Rituals How it is Celebrated ? Sociological Dimension Unique Features Modern Transformations Symbolism and Deeper Meaning
Makhanomics
Why in News Relevance Background Nutritional & Commercial Potential Challenges in the Industry Government Initiatives Economic & Social Impact Political Context Data & Facts Key Challenges Ahead
Where springs once sang, silence now echoes across the Eastern Himalayas
Why in News ? Relevance: Understanding Himalayan Springs ? Causes of Drying Springs Socio-Economic Impacts Environmental and Ecological Implications Policy & Governance Context Cultural and Human Security Implications Key Facts / Data Parameter Value / Observation Himalayan springs dried ~50% of total springs in IHR People dependent on spring water ~200 million across India Daily […]
Farmer Suicides in India
NCRB Findings (2023) Relevance Historical Trends & Continuity Underlying Causes of Farmer Suicides Structural Dimensions Political-Economic Criticism Possible Solutions & Way Forward
More women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid
Basics Relevance Current Situation Opportunities Challenges Reforms & Solutions Implications Conclusion Women’s rising presence in agriculture must not reinforce invisibility but instead unlock transformative potential.
Culture meets commerce at Kolkata’s Durga Puja
Cultural Significance Relevance: Economic Dimensions Governance & Policy Dimensions Social & Political Significance Environmental & Urban Challenges Conclusion
Why Indians Should Care About Noise Pollution in Cities
What Happened? Relevance Context Systemic Failures (as Article highlights) Health, Social & Economic Impact Comparative Perspective Policy Path Ahead (Article’s Suggestions) Arguments & Counter-Arguments Way Forward
Kolhan tribe’s Manki-Munda system
Basics Relevance : GS-I (Indian Society, Tribal Culture), GS-II (Panchayati Raj, PESA Act, Customary Governance). Why in News Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion The Manki-Munda system reflects the deep cultural autonomy of the Ho community, but to remain relevant in the 21st century, it must be reformed and integrated with democratic governance while safeguarding tribal identity […]
Pendency continues to plague SC as case backlog hits all-time high
Basics Relevance : GS-II (Judiciary, Access to Justice, Legal Reforms), GS-II/III (Social Issues: child marriage, gender rights). Why in News Overview Challenges Way Forward Conclusion