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Polity & Governance
AIIMS Expansion and PMSSY: Transforming India's Tertiary Healthcare Landscape
India's AIIMS network has expanded significantly under PMSSY, increasing medical education capacity and reducing regional healthcare disparities, marking a shift toward equitable, world-class tertiary care nationwide.
- Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) has driven India's healthcare transformation, with 22 AIIMS approved since 2014, most operationalized in the last decade, addressing regional imbalances in tertiary care.
- Medical education capacity has surged from 50,000 MBBS seats in 2014 to 1,20,000 today, with PG seats rising from 30,000 to 80,000, creating a robust pipeline of healthcare professionals.
- [GS2-Governance] The AIIMS hand-holding model ensures quality standardization, with AIIMS Delhi mentoring new institutes in establishment, recruitment, and research, maintaining the 'AIIMS Brand' nationwide.
Polity & Governance
BJP's Ideological Positioning and Governance Rhetoric at 47th Foundation Day
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel emphasized BJP's 'nation first' ideology at its 47th Foundation Day, while state leaders criticized Congress president Kharge's remarks on Gujaratis, highlighting political rhetoric and governance priorities.
Polity & Governance
IBC Amendment Bill 2026 Passed: Reforms for Faster Insolvency Resolution and Creditor Rights
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces major reforms including out-of-court resolution mechanisms and group insolvency frameworks to address delays and enhance creditor oversight in India's insolvency process.
Polity & GovernanceGS2
Supreme Court Transfers Malda Mob Violence Probe to NIA Under Article 142: Implications for Federalism and Judicial Security
The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to transfer investigation of West Bengal's Malda mob violence case to NIA, highlighting threats to judicial officers during electoral roll revision and raising concerns about state governance.
Constitutional and Logistical Challenges in Implementing Women's Reservation in Parliament
The government plans to fast-track the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, by increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816, but faces constitutional and logistical hurdles like delimitation and Census delays.
Parliament Rejects Opposition's Motion for CEC Removal: Constitutional Process and Electoral Governance
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha rejected Opposition's notices seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, marking the first such parliamentary attempt against a sitting CEC, highlighting constitutional safeguards for Election Commission's independence.
AAP Removes Raghav Chadha as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader: Implications for Party Discipline and Parliamentary Opposition
AAP removed Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader amid allegations of diverging from party lines, highlighting challenges in opposition unity and internal party discipline.
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject Opposition notice seeking CEC's removal under Judges (Inquiry) Act
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker rejected a notice by 193 Opposition MPs seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing Section 3 of Judges (Inquiry) Act 1968, highlighting constitutional procedures for removal of constitutional office holders.
International RelationsGS2
US-Iran Conflict: Strategic Ambiguity and Geopolitical Implications for India
President Trump's declaration of nearing victory in the Iran conflict lacks strategic clarity, risking prolonged instability in West Asia, which directly impacts India's energy security and regional diplomacy.
EconomyGS3
RBI Monetary Policy: MPC Holds Rates Amid West Asia Conflict-Induced Inflation Risks
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee maintained status quo on repo rates at 5.25% due to global uncertainties from West Asia conflicts, while revising FY27 inflation forecast upwards to 4.6% and trimming GDP growth projection to 6.5%.
India's Fiscal Resilience Amid Global Economic Volatility: Policy Lessons for UPSC
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's fiscal resilience with a stable debt-to-GDP ratio of 81% amid global economic volatility caused by West Asia conflicts and trade fragmentation, positioning India favorably for sustained growth.