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Road Safety in India Challenges & Government Policies | UPSC

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Introduction The ‘India Status Report on Road Safety 2024,’ prepared by the TRIP Centre at IIT Delhi, underscores the insufficient attention given to road safety in India.  It highlights the country’s slow progress in achieving international targets for reducing road accident fatalities.  The report also stresses the inherent link between road construction, mobility, and the […]

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Explore Public Health Sector Challenges & Advancements | UPSC

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Introduction The Union Budget 2024-25 has faced criticism for its insufficient emphasis on the social sector, particularly public health.  Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of India raised concerns about the increasing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in the country, attributing this issue to the lack of a strong public health infrastructure. Definition of Public Health According

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Health Cover for Senior Citizens Best Plans & Benefits | UPSC

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Introduction The Central Government has recently expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to include senior citizens above the age of 70. This move marks a significant advancement toward universal healthcare in India. The scheme now offers an annual health coverage of Rs 5 lakh, benefiting approximately six crore people—around 5 percent

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Right to Disconnect: A Digital Detox for a Healthier Life | UPSC

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Introduction  Australia recently passed the ‘Right to Disconnect’ law, which allows employees to disregard work-related calls and messages after office hours.  This legislation aims to promote work-life balance and address concerns about the increasingly blurred boundaries between work and personal life in the digital age.  Similar calls for such measures are gaining momentum in other

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Arrest of Telegram CEO Sparks Global Debate on Digital Privacy | UPSC

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Introduction  Recently, Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested in Paris on multiple serious charges, including enabling the distribution of child sexual abuse material on the app, facilitating drug trafficking, and refusing to cooperate with law enforcement.  This arrest has intensified the debate over the responsibility of digital platform owners for user-generated content. Key

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Urban Biodiversity in India Green Oasis Amidst Concrete Jungles | UPSC

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Introduction Urban biodiversity in India is significantly declining due to rapid urbanization and environmental degradation.  Bengaluru, once renowned as ‘India’s Garden City,’ is now becoming a concrete jungle, with urban forests, orchards, and agricultural fields giving way to concrete structures, adversely affecting local biodiversity.  Similar patterns of biodiversity loss are observed in other major cities

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Semiconductor Industry in India: A Growing Global Player | UPSC

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Introduction Recently, the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a new semiconductor unit in India.  Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd will set up this unit in Sanand, Gujarat, with an investment of ₹3,300 crore.  The unit is expected to have a production capacity of 6 million

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Judicial Appointments in India: Process, Reforms & Current Challenges

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Introduction Judicial appointments in India have long been a contentious issue, further underscored by a recent report from the Department of Justice.  The report highlights that while 60 lakh cases remain pending in various High Courts, 30% of the judge positions in these courts are vacant.  This situation reflects the ongoing and drawn-out confrontation between

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India-Malaysia Relations: A Deep-Rooted Partnership | UPSC

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Introduction India and Malaysia officially upgraded their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit of Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim to India in August 2024.  This marks a significant enhancement in their relationship, building upon the 2010 Strategic Partnership and the 2015 Enhanced Strategic Partnership. The upgraded partnership encompasses many areas,

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Understanding India’s Involvement in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis | UPSC

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Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently arrived in Kyiv with a message of peace, aboard the ‘Rail Force One’ train under tight security. This visit has been keenly watched in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war and the geopolitical tumult it has caused. Modi’s was the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Ukraine—formerly

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