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Pharmaceutical Sector in India

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Pharmaceutical sector

IN NEWS: Recently, the government launched three schemes to strengthen Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the pharmaceutical sector. MORE ON NEWS: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers r...

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For Prelims, questions can be expected on National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana etc
For Mains, questions can be expected on prospects and challenges of Indian pharmaceutical industry, steps taken by government, suggestions to promote the sector etc.

AUG 9

India-USA Relations

Mains > International relations > India and Global Powers > India-USA

IN NEWS: The United States is set to take part in a joint military exercise with India near the disputed border with China. The military drills will be held in mid-October at Auli in Uttarakhand and will focus on h...

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For Mains, questions on India-USA relation are frequently asked in GS 2 (International relations)
For Prelims, questions on agreements and initiatives between India and USA can be asked.

AUG 8

Right to Health

Mains > Social justice > Health > Universal Healthcare

IN NEWS: Recently, the Rajya Sabha discussed a private member’s bill to seek right to health for all Indians. The bill seeks to make health a fundamental right to all citizens and ensure equitable...

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For prelims, various government initiatives related to health sector, articles in the constitution related to right to health and health care can be asked..
For mains, need of right to health in India and challenges associated with it can be asked.

AUG 8

Election Freebies

Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms

IN NEWS: Recently, the Supreme Court has decided to set up a committee with representation from the Niti Aayog, the Finance Commission, the Election Commission, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and political parties...

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For Prelims, questions on Article 123 and other provisions of RPA can be asked.
For Mains, questions on freebies can be asked in GS 2 (Features of RPA, Elections).

AUG 8

Tackling Naxalism

Mains > Security > Development and Extremism > Left wing extremism

IN NEWS: Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai recently informed the Lok Sabha that the number of Naxal-affected districts has gone down from 70 in 2014 to 46 in 2021. In a written reply, the Minister al...

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For Mains, questions on Naxalism and left-wing extremism such as the causes of Naxalism, features of SAMADHAN doctrine etc. can be asked.
For Prelims, questions on red corridor, various initiatives and doctrines can be asked.

AUG 7

Climate Financing

Mains > Environment & Ecology > Global warming > Climate treaties and protocols

IN NEWS: Richer countries failed to keep a USD 100 billion-a-year pledge to developing nations to help them achieve their climate goals, according to an analysis by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Dev...

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For prelims, questions can be asked on Global Environment Facility, Green Climate Fund, National Clean Energy Fund, National Adaptation Fund etc.
For mains, questions are expected on need and significance of climate financing, features of existing climate financing mechanism, challenges associated with it etc.

AUG 1

Foreign Remittances to India

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > External sector

IN NEWS: India received 87 billion dollars in remittances in 2021, the top remittance recipient, and way ahead of countries like China and Mexico, according to a World Health Organisation report. REMITTANCE: ...

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For Mains, the content can be used in questions related to Indian economy, forex reserves etc.
For Prelims, questions on the reports and trends in recent remittance inflows can be asked.
Extra reading: Central Bank digital currency:https://www.ilearncana.com/details/Central-Bank-Digital-Currency/3005

JUL 31

Ozone Layer Depletion

Mains > Environment & Ecology > Ozone depletion > Ozone depleting agents

IN NEWS: Recently, a study claimed that a new ozone hole has been detected over the tropics, at latitudes of 30 degrees South to 30 degrees North. MORE ON NEWS: According to the study, the ozone hole is ...

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For mains, environmental impacts of ozone layer depletion and efficacy of international and national initiatives for mitigation can be asked.
For prelims, questions can be asked on Montreal protocol, Kigali Amendment , India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) etc.

JUL 30

PPP Model

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > infrastructure

IN NEWS: The Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in India’s major port sector has completed 25 years. MORE ON NEWS: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority entered into the first agreement with the priv...

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For Prelims, questions on various typed of PPP models and their characteristics can be asked.
For Mains, the prospects and challenges associated with PPP model in India can be asked.

JUL 29

Enforcing fundamental duties

Mains > Constitution > Indian Constitution > Fundamental duties

IN NEWS: The Supreme Court recently allowed the Centre’s request for two months’ time to file a reply to a petition seeking the enforcement of fundamental duties of citizens. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES: ...

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For Prelims, questions on Fundamental duties can be asked.
For Mains, questions on Fundamental duties and its enforceability can be asked in GS 2. The content can also be used in questions related to human rights, constitutionality etc.

JUL 29