Context Minister of State for Ayush said that India has now emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations for treatment and medical tourism. About (i) Medical tourism refers to the practice of travelling to another country or region for medical treatment, procedures,… Read More
Context (i) For many years, the significance and relevance of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have been under question due to institutional paralysis, unresolved negotiations, and increasing protectionism. (ii) It is solely responsible for ensuring rule-based trade between nations. Its… Read More
The Indus Water Treaty, signed in 1960, bifurcates the Indus River system between India and Pakistan. Pakistan controls the Western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab), whereas India controls the Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej). It also includes a Permanent Indus Commission… Read More
Why in the News? In April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok during the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit. It was their first official meeting since the ouster of former… Read More
The Indian healthcare system is a multi-layered system that consists of primary, secondary, and tertiary care, aimed to address the various health needs of the population. It plays an essential role in providing equitable access to healthcare, ameliorating health outcomes, as… Read More
What are Heatwaves? When the period of high temperature, along with high humidity and low wind movement, occurs for a longer period, then it gives birth to heatwaves in that region. India’s parameters for declaring heatwaves are when temperatures go… Read More
Why in the news? Recently, a warning to parents across the country, given by the Supreme Court of India, asking them to remain cautious against the increasing menace of child trafficking. It highlighted that traffickers exploit juvenile protection laws to… Read More
Rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance is ongoing in India. Estimates project the contribution of AI up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. But, without any formal national strategy or legal… Read More
Context India’s social security framework has long been criticized for its fragmented approach, particularly in addressing the needs of informal workers, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and universal social protection system. What is Social Security? It is a crucial… Read More
About India’s Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP) Key aspects of India’s NFP (Neighbourhood First Policy) (a) Enhanced Economic Cooperation through Connectivity: It facilitates independence in economic, political, and other sectors to strengthen its own influence and counter external powers. For eg-… Read More