Greetings from UPSC Medico. Dr. Naveen here. Today, I want to talk about something that I believe is more important than any book, any coaching institute, or any strategy. It is the difference between aspiration and desperation. Now, I am …
The Government of India has launched the Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (AMB Abhiyaan), marking a significant upgrade from the earlier Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) programme. The new operational guidelines were released by Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda during the …
The SRY (Sex-determining Region Y) gene has regained importance in elite sports sex eligibility policies, although it is not the sole determinant of biological sex. Here’s the current picture: 1. Biological role of SRY SRY is located on the Y …
NFHS (National Family Health Survey) Fact sheets contain the highlights for the country and State/UT-wise estimates on population, health, family planning and nutrition related key indicators such as fertility, maternal, child and adult health, women and child nutrition. These indicators …
Taking inspiration from the Human Genome Project, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) initiated the ambitious Genome India Project” (GIP) in 2020. It aims to collect 10,000 genetic samples from citizens across India, to build a reference genome. Gene Mapping project involves 20 leading institutions of the country with the Centre for Brain …
Awareness on Diet Crucial in Combating Lifestyle Diseases; Food Can Become Medicine with Right Approach India faces a dual burden: Undernutrition/malnutrition Rising lifestyle & non-communicable diseases (NCDs) Diabetes Hypertension Cancer. In a significant initiative to reinforce the convergence of agriculture, …
Vande Mataram “a programme dedicated” to mothers was launched on 9th February 2004 with the objective to improve the access of safe motherhood services and to reduce the maternal and neonatal deaths significantly. Objectives of the scheme: To bring about …
A reality check every serious UPSC CMS aspirant must read: Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and others are rapidly becoming a part of every student’s preparation strategy. From solving MCQs to explaining complex concepts, AI seems like the perfect …
India’s democratic strength does not rest only on its Constitution or its electoral processes—it rests equally on the quiet, persistent machinery of governance that translates vision into action. At the heart of this machinery stands the Union Public Service Commission …
The Crown Returns to Medical Sciences Optional. A doctor with Medical Sciences Optional once again tops the UPSC Civil Services Examination as Dr. Anuj Agnihotri secures AIR 1 in CSE 2025, echoing the historic achievement of Dr. Shena Aggarwal (AIR …