02 July 2026

UPSC GS 2

e-Sushrut@Clinic

1. News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to launch e-Sushrut@Clinic to help small outpatient clinics overcome manual record-keeping and adopt affordable digital healthcare solutions.

2. About e-Sushrut@Clinic:

a. e-Sushrut@Clinic is a lightweight, cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) designed for outpatient clinics.

b. It is a government-backed digital platform developed specifically for small and medium healthcare providers.

c. It is intended for:

i. General practitioners.

ii. Specialists.

iii. Clinic administrators.

iv. Pharmacists.

v. Laboratory technicians.

vi. Allied health workers and administrative staff.

d. It includes modules for outpatient management, pharmacy, and nursing, enabling clinics to digitise patient records, prescriptions, and billing.

e. It marks an important step in expanding the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission ecosystem.

f. The application has been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing as a lighter version of its flagship e-Sushrut HMIS software.

g. The e-Sushrut HMIS is already operational in 17 AIIMS and more than 4,000 health facilities across India.

3. Features: Healthcare providers can onboard the platform through a laptop or mobile using the:

a. Health Facility Registry (HFR).

b. Health Professionals Registry (HPR).

c. Providers not already registered on HFR/HPR can complete registration directly through e-Sushrut@Clinic.

d. Enables digitisation of:

i. Patient records.

ii. Prescriptions.

iii. Billing.

e. Supports both online and offline operations for uninterrupted clinical services.

f. Provides essential HMIS functionalities at a low per-user cost.

g. Integrates multiple services under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).

h. Includes the AIIMS Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) for hypertension and diabetes, available free of cost to all ABDM-integrated software.

i. The CDSS assists doctors in making better clinical decisions for diagnosis and treatment.

UPSC GS 3

Tetrastichus Narayandebnathi

1. News:  A new species of parasitoid wasp, Tetrastichus narayandebnathi, was recently discovered in Rajarhat.

2.  About Tetrastichus Narayandebnathi:

a. It is a new species of parasitoid wasp.

b. It was discovered in the Rajarhat region of West Bengal.

c. It has been named after Narayan Debnath, the award-winning cartoonist and creator of Batul and Nonte-Phonte.

d. It has been recorded as a gregarious primary parasitoid of a tortoise beetle pupa.

e. It represents only the third known record worldwide of the genus Tetrastichus parasitizing Cassidinae (tortoise beetles) and the second such record from India among the country's 86 valid Tetrastichus species.

3. What is a Parasitoid?

a. A parasitoid is an organism that spends a significant part of its life cycle on or inside a single host organism.

b. Unlike ordinary parasites, a parasitoid ultimately kills its host after completing its development.

c. Parasitoid wasps are important biological control agents because they naturally regulate populations of insect pests.  

New GI-Tagged Tribal Crops of Madhya Pradesh

1. News:  In a major boost to biodiversity conservation and traditional agriculture, four indigenous tribal crops of Madhya Pradesh have recently been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.

2. About New GI-Tagged Tribal Crops of Madhya Pradesh: The four GI-tagged crops are:

a. Sitahi Kutki (Sitahi Minor Millet).

b. Nagdaman Kutki (Nagdaman Minor Millet).

c. Baigani Arhar (Baigani Pigeon Pea).

d. Chhatriya Dhan (Chhatriya Paddy).

e. These traditional crop varieties have been preserved for generations, particularly by the Baiga Tribe of the Dindori region.

f. The GI recognition helps protect their unique identity while promoting traditional farming practices and tribal livelihoods.

3. Sitahi Kutki and Nagdaman Kutki:

a. These are highly nutritious minor millet varieties.

b. They are rich in dietary fibre, minerals, and antioxidants.

c. Both varieties are naturally climate-resilient, making them suitable for sustainable agriculture.

d. They contribute to nutritional security and climate-resilient farming.

4. Baigani Arhar:

a. It is a traditional variety of pigeon pea (toor dal) closely associated with the Baiga Tribe.

b. It is cultivated entirely through organic, traditional tribal farming practices.

c. It contains higher natural protein than many commercial varieties.

d. It has a distinct sweet flavour.

e. It matures within 5–6 months.

f. It requires less cooking time.

g. It is rich in dietary fibre, iron, calcium, and B-complex vitamins.

5. Chhatriya Dhan:

a. It is a traditional rice variety cultivated in the wetlands of Jabalpur and Katni.

b. It is renowned for its distinct aroma, taste, and local adaptability.

c. Unlike polished white rice, it retains its bran layer, making it rich in:

d. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).

e. Essential minerals.

f. Healthy fats.

g. It provides easily digestible energy and has a balanced amino acid profile.

Bharat Taxi

1. News:   The Amit Shah recently launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-model ride-hailing platform, in Gujarat.

2.  About Bharat Taxi:

a. Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-led, driver-owned ride-hailing platform registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.

b. It is a government-supported initiative developed under the Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division.

c. Unlike private ride-hailing platforms, it treats drivers as "Sarathis" and makes them shareholders in the cooperative rather than merely service providers.

d. It has been developed by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited.

3. Institutional Support:

a. The platform is backed by eight major cooperative institutions:

b. National Cooperative Development Corporation.

c. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation.

d. National Dairy Development Board.

e. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India.

f. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited.

g. Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited.

h. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.

i. National Cooperative Exports Limited.

4. Features:

a. Driver-Owned Model: Drivers can purchase shares and become cooperative members with decision-making powers.

b. Zero Commission: The entire fare is transferred to the driver without commission deductions.

c. Transparent Pricing: No surge pricing; fares remain predictable.

d. Digital Integration: Integrated with national digital platforms such as:

i. DigiLocker.

ii. UMANG.

iii. API Setu.

e. Security & Compliance: Adheres to Government of India data protection and cybersecurity standards.

f. Driver Welfare: Provides support to Sarathis through loans, insurance, and business expansion opportunities. 

Exercise RIMPAC

1. News:  The United States Navy has officially launched Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, bringing together military forces from 31 countries for the world's largest international maritime exercise.

2. About Exercise RIMPAC:

a. Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) is the world's largest international maritime exercise.

b. It is hosted by the United States Pacific Fleet.

c. It is conducted biennially (every two years) in and around the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean.

d. It was first conducted in 1971.

e. The exercise provides an opportunity for allies and partner countries to enhance interoperability, strengthen collective capabilities, and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.

3. RIMPAC 2026:

a. It is the 30th edition of the exercise.

b. It is being conducted from 24 June to 31 July 2026.

c. It involves:

d. 31 participating nations.

e. Around 40 surface ships.

f. 5 submarines.

g. 140 aircraft.

h. More than 25,000 military personnel.

i. The Indian Navy is participating in the exercise.

j. India first participated in RIMPAC in 2014.

k. Theme: "Partners: Integrated and Prepared."

4. Major Areas of Exercise: The exercise includes training in:

a. Anti-submarine warfare.

b. Air defence.

c. Missile proficiency.

d. Mine countermeasure (mine clearance) operations.

e. Amphibious assault operations.

f. Humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR).

g. Gunnery and live-fire exercises.