Delhi High Court reinforced the Right to Health as an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21 with a strong emphasis on the need to treat rare diseases.
The court issued an order to set up a National Rare Diseases Fund that would make drugs to treat rare diseases more accessible and affordable.
Showing an aggressive judicial action in healthcare, the summons for speedy regulatory clearance for drugs intended for rare diseases.
India-Canada Diplomatic Strains
The present diplomatic furore is characterized by India’s decision to revoke its High Commissioner and expel Canadian diplomats.
Disputes arise from Canadian pro-Khalistani activities, which adversely affect bilateral relations and agreements.
It unveils the intricacies of international diplomacy when home politics dictates foreign policy.
PM GatiShakti National Master Plan
Completes three years, focusing on augmenting multi-modal connectivities and infrastructures across India
It has brought many government agencies and state initiatives to streamline the implementation of projects.
Positions good social sector achievements and improvements in the transport-logistics efficiency.
Advancements in Rare Disease Policy
WHO defines rare diseases as those that affect fewer than 1 in 1,000 people, and India looks forward to better policy frameworks.
This commitment of governments comes in the form of the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021 and Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi for financial aid.
Challenges and initiatives concerning healthcare policies concerning reducing the prevalence of rare diseases.
Nobel in Economics 2024
Awarded for work on the role of institutions in economic prosperity-could look into how important societal structures are.
Investigates the roots of historical colonial institutions and their legacy for today’s economic inequality.
Mandatory reading for students of economics theory and policy, discussed at UPSC economics and governance papers.
National Electricity Plan (Transmission) Developments
Seeks to expand the transmission network of India, as per renewable energy
Has ambitious plans to increase inter-regional transmission capacity and connect advanced energy storage systems
A case study in which commitment to sustainable development by political forces is presented against the technical conundrum in the energy industry.
Key Concepts and Policies:
Right to Health: This focuses on health as a fundamental right under Article 21.
The National Rare Diseases Fund (NRDF): A fund that would aid in the treatment of such diseases.
The PM GatiShakti Plan: Government initiative to make national infrastructure more connected
Economic Prosperity and Institutions: Witness how various kinds of colonial institutions can have long-lasting economic implications.
National Electricity Plan: Plans to expand and upgrade India’s electricity transmission capacity in the medium term, thus aiding the establishment of renewable energy.
