Page-3 of Current General Studies [Prelims]
Rights and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in India
Persons with disabilities (PwDs) have equal rights to dignity, participation and access to public services. India’s framework combines constitutional principles, legislation and government programmes to advance inclusion. Its...
Global Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Response Mechanisms
Disease surveillance provides the evidence needed to identify health threats early, while international rules and response networks help countries assess and contain risks that may cross borders. Effective...
Important Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa
Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (ERIDs) pose continuing health and development challenges across Africa. Their spread is shaped by interactions among people, animals and the environment, as well...
Government Schemes for Sports and Para-Athletes in India
India’s sports schemes combine grassroots participation, talent identification, elite preparation and financial support for athletes. Several initiatives also address barriers faced by para-athletes through dedicated competitions, training, scholarships...
Types of Para Sports and Athlete Classification
Para sports adapt competitive disciplines for athletes with physical, visual or intellectual impairments. Classification determines eligibility and groups athletes according to how an impairment affects performance in a...
Major Public Health Institutions and Healthcare Infrastructure in India
India’s healthcare system combines primary, secondary and tertiary services with national institutions responsible for policy, regulation and research. Its public health framework is shaped by the division of...
Medical Education in India: Courses, Admissions and Clinical Training
Medical education in India combines regulated academic programmes, competitive entrance examinations and supervised clinical experience. Its framework covers undergraduate, postgraduate and super-specialty training, while teaching hospitals and institutional...
Types of Cancer Immunotherapy and Their Mechanisms
Cancer immunotherapy uses or modifies immune responses to recognise and attack cancer cells. Its approaches range from releasing inhibitory signals on immune cells to engineering cells or using...
Important Health Indicators and Their Measurement
Health indicators are measurable variables used to describe the health of individuals and populations. They help track trends, compare places and periods, assess services and interventions, and identify...
National Institutions for Biodiversity Research in India
National institutions support biodiversity research through species surveys, taxonomic work, conservation planning and policy advice. Their distinct mandates—from documenting flora and fauna to monitoring forests and regulating access...
Major Armistices and Peace Treaties in Modern Asia
Armistices and peace treaties are distinct instruments for ending or managing conflict. Their terms may halt fighting, define post-war arrangements and create mechanisms for peacebuilding, while unresolved disputes...
