Mains: GS II – Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
Recently, a survey conducted by the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI, has revealed significant insurance-related hurdles that are preventing timely and life-saving care for patients living with severe obesity.
Mains: GS II – Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure
Recently, the Supreme Court of India’s answers to the 16th Presidential reference on the powers of Governors and the President of India has risen many questions.
The Hindu| Presidential Reference vs Federal Structure
Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Governance
Why in news?
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has called on all higher educational institutions (HEIs) across India recently to nominate teaching faculty under the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM).
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The Hindu | National Mission for Mentoring
Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Conservation
Why in News?
The Pallid Harrier, a bird that migrates from Central Asia, has reached its roosting ground in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.

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Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Defence
Why in News?
The Director General said recently at the ITBP’s 64th Raising Day Parade in Udhampur that ITBP is set to establish all-woman forward posts at 10 locations along the 3,488 km India-China border.
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Indian Express | ITBP to establish 10 all-woman forward posts
Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Economy
Why in News?
The Union Government has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme, to strengthen India’s textiles sector.
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PIB | Government Approves Tex-RAMPS’ Scheme
Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Polity & Governance
Why in News?
Concerns have been raised that several BLO deaths have been reported from the states undergoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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Indian Express | Booth Level Officers (BLO)
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