Context: 2025 is going to be a year of transition for the India space program shifting from planning to mission mode with many strides towards future missions such as Chandrayaan4 and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station. International Cooperation and Space Missions Infrastructure and Testing for Future Missions Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
Delay in MGNREGS Funding
Delay in MGNREGS Funding and Impact on Rural Workers Governments Budgeting and Allocation Practices Experts Objection Schemes Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act ( MGNREGA )
Universal Health Coverage
The actionable strategies for bringing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to the doorstep of people in India are encapsulated in Mission Possible. This country houses 143 crores of populations of which 38 are children and 11 are geriatric populations-it needs solutions that are not only innovative and governed in synergy but also center around quality delivery for healthcare. Universal Health Coverage Challenges in India Key Recommendation for Strengthening Universal Health Coverage Way Forward UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs) Prelims Q. Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? (2017) Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 3 and 4 only Ans: (a) Mains Q“Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (2021)
India’s Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program
Context: India’s Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program Indias TB program is a key part of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) operating in line with the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for TB Elimination aimed at eradicating TB by 2025. Key Parts of the Program International Programs What is Tuberculosis (TB)? UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs) Prelims Q. Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? (2017) Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 2 only(b) 1, 2 and 3 only(c) 1, 2 and 4 only(d) 3 and 4 only Ans: (a) Mains Q. “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. (2021)
US Exit the Paris Agreement
History Weaknesses of the Paris Agreement Opportunities Amid Challenges Conclusion What is Paris Agreement?
India-Indonesia Relations
Context: The visiting Indonesia’s President Subianto has been the chief guest at India’s Republic Day since Indonesia’s President Sukarno attended the first Republic Day of India in 1950. Historical Importance of India-Indonesia Relations Geopolitical Cooperation and Common Concern Key Highlights of MoUs Signed Between the Countries Indonesia Joined BRICS Conclusion
Mushroom Market in India
India’s Market Growth The edible mushroom market in India experienced tremendous growth in 2024 with an estimated market size of 347 billion by 2025. This is due to the growing demand for mushrooms as a nutritious superfood especially varieties such as oyster shiitake lions mane and button mushrooms. Health Benefits of Mushrooms and Environmental Sustainability of Mushrooms Policy Support and Government Initiatives Technological Advancements in Mushroom Cultivation Economic and Ecological Import of Mushrooms
The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Context: The Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could be used for collections of micro loans as an innovative tool to streamline the mechanism for collections, a top Reserve Bank of India (RBI) official said, citing insufficient innovation on collection-side of lending. Origin The first central bank digital currency (CBDC) was the Avant smart card, which was launched in 1993 by the Bank of Finland. However, it was discontinued in the early 2000s. What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? CBDC is the digital version of a country’s fiat currency. It is issued by the central bank and is a liability of the central bank. Examples of CBDCs Pros and Cons Know more about Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) >> Source: Business Stand
GSLV-F15 NV-S02 Mission
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for the 100th launch from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, which is scheduled to take place on January 29, 2025 with the launch of the GSLV-F15 NVS-02 mission. Details about the Launch Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) A GTO is an elliptical orbit through which the satellite passes from geosynchronous transfer orbit into the geosynchronous orbit. About the NVS02 Satellite NavIC Indias Regional Navigation Satellite System Importance of the Mission Proba-3 Mission
Myanmar Civil War
Context: The raging conflict in Myanmar will feature prominently in discussions between visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the India visit, sources said. Civil War Definition Background of the Present Civil War in Myanmar Current Situation The situation in Myanmar has escalated over the last year, with the military junta losing control over areas in Chin state, Rakhine, and the Sagaing region. Maungdaw near the Indo-Bangladesh frontier was the latest town to fall to the Arakan Army in December 2024. Effect of Myanmars Civil War on India India’s Legislative Framework for Refugees Dual Citizenship in India! UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ) Prelims Q. Consider the following pairs: (2016) Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of 1. Kurd Bangladesh 2. Madhesi Nepal 3. Rohingya Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2(b) 2 only(c) 2 and 3(d) 3 only Ans- (c) Mains Q. How does illegal transborder migration pose a threat to India’s security? Discuss the strategies to curb this, bringing out the factors which give impetus to such migration. (2014)
