What is it? Stubble burning is the purposeful setting of crop residue (stubble) on fire in fields following the harvest of crops including sugarcane, wheat, and rice. This practice is common in many agricultural nations, including India. A quick and … Continue reading →

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Definition: Universal Health Coverage (UHC) ensures everyone has access to comprehensive, high-quality health services without financial hardship. Components: UHC covers prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care delivered by strong and equitable health systems. Importance: UHC strengthens … Continue reading →

Basics Introduction: Zero-Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is an agricultural practice developed by Indian agriculturist Subhash Palekar Aim: ZBNF aims to reduce farmers’ reliance on costly chemical inputs and loans, promoting ecological balance, soil health, and economic sustainability. Why is it … Continue reading →

What is it? Natural farming is an agricultural approach that emphasises working in harmony with nature rather than using synthetic inputs such as chemical fertilisers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It’s rooted in principles that promote soil health, biodiversity, … Continue reading →

Role of the Private Sector in Health Care Healthcare Infrastructure: The private sector owns 70-80% of healthcare facilities, improving access, especially in urban areas. Medical Innovation and Technology: Investment in advanced technologies like telemedicine, AI, and robotic surgery improves diagnostics … Continue reading →

One Health Approach One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. One Health’ vision derives its blueprint from the agreement between the tripartite-plus alliance … Continue reading →

Senior Citizens As per the Census figures of 2011, the population of senior citizens (60 + age) in India is 10.38 crore i.e., 8.6% of the total population. The share of elderly persons increased from 5.6% in 1961 to 8.6% … Continue reading →

Definition Sustainable agriculture refers to farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It emphasises environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. Principles Environmental Health: Practices aim to maintain … Continue reading →

India The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) of India describes methods for reducing carbon emissions as part of its mitigation initiatives. These activities cover indirectly addressing ocean acidification. Institutions conducting maritime research include the National Institute of Oceanography … Continue reading →

Coral Reefs – Corals’ capacity to form and maintain their calcium carbonate skeletons, which are important for their structure and growth, is hampered by rising acidity. This can result in weakened and damaged coral reefs, which provide habitat for a … Continue reading →