Context India is exploring the deployment of mid-level healthcare providers (MLHPs) to address the critical shortage of doctors, especially in rural areas where access to healthcare remains limited. Doctor Shortage Crisis in Rural India Specialist Shortfall: As of March 2023, community health centers (CHCs) in rural India face a 79.9% …

Context A recent study published by Nature Springer cautions that de-branning millets reduces their health benefits, emphasizing the importance of consuming them as whole grains. About Bran and Its Role Nutritional Significance: Bran is the edible outer layer of grains, rich in dietary fiber, minerals, and bioactive compounds that aid …

Context The Home Minister has emphasized the need for a unified national counter-terrorism policy to strengthen India’s approach to preventing and addressing terrorism. Importance of Prevention in Counter-Terrorism Focus on Vulnerable Groups: Prevention efforts should prioritize ethnic communities, youth, marginalized groups, and others susceptible to radicalization. Rehabilitation and Disengagement: Programs …

Context The Union Minister recently introduced the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry, targeting key areas such as manufacturing, skill development, and support for clinical studies, essential for boosting the industry’s growth and self-sufficiency. Features of the Five Sub-Schemes Common Facilities for Medical Device Clusters Focuses on building infrastructure …