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About a Manual Scavenging In India

Context: According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E), a total of 530 districts (out of total 766) across the country had so far reported themselves to be free of manual scavenging. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: […]

National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021

Context: Recently, the GST Council said the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on medicines and Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP) used for treating rare diseases enlisted under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, will be exempt when imported for personal use. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Governance and Government Policies, […]

Global Gender Gap Index 2022

Context: India was ranked at 127 out of 146 countries in terms of gender parity — an improvement of eight places from last year, according to the recently published annual Gender Gap Report, 2023. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Women Empowerment, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies), GS-II: International […]

About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Focus: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Women and Health, Government Initiatives and Policies, Welfare Schemes) Why in News? The Prime Minister has lauded the new initiative of celebrating ‘Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’ as ‘God Bharai’ ceremony in Dausa, Rajasthan. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Concerns with PMMVY

State Food Safety Index

Context: Recently, the union Health Minister released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Issues related to Health, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: About the State Food Safety Index (SFSI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) State and Union Territory Rankings in 2022-23 Report: […]

About Manual Scavenging in India

Context: Recent revelations by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment highlight that only 508 out of 766 districts have declared themselves manual-scavenging free. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice and Governance (Issues related to Poverty, Minorities, Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: Manual Scavenging in India Prevalence of Manual Scavenging in […]

Indias Hunger Paradox

Context: Covid-19, which disrupted the world’s food production and distribution systems, along with the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, have made food insecurity a global problem that affects even developed, wealthy nations. Relevance: GS Paper-2: Issues relating to poverty and hunger Mains Question Analyse the National Food Security Act’s (NFSA) contribution to the reduction of […]

About The Atal Pension Yojana

Focus: GS-II Social Justice  Why in News? As per information received from Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), 4,31,86,423 subscribers have been enrolled under Atal Pension Yojana (APY)  About Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Future of APY Going forward there is still the humongous task of increasing the pension coverage, as only five per cent of […]

Rajasthan Right to Health Act

Context: Recently the Rajasthan government passed the Right to Health act that gathered significant opposition from the doctors of the state. Relevance: GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Dimensions of the Article: Rajasthan Right to Health Act, 2022: Reason for the protest:         What is […]

Exemption From Custom Duties For Drugs Treating Rare Diseases

Context:  The centre recently announced the full exemption of custom duty for drugs, food imported for treatment of rare diseases. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Health related issues, Governance and Government Policies, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What is a rare disease? A rare disease, also […]

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