Health, Education & Human Resources — UPSC Questions
Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Previous year questions and Mains practice questions on this exact syllabus topic, collected from every GainingSun analysis mapped to it. Each question links back to the analysis it came from, so you can read the material behind the answer.
Previous year questions (from 1 analysis)
Questions UPSC has set on this syllabus topic, as cited in our analyses.
Public health system has limitations in providing universal health coverage. Do you think that the private sector could help in bridging the gap? What other viable alternatives would you suggest? (UPSC Mains GS2, 2015)
From Cancer Drug Price Caps in India: How the New 30% Trade Margin Rule Works
Mains practice questions (from 5 analyses)
Practice questions written for this topic, each tied to the current affairs that would answer it.
The Government of India's decision to regulate trade margins on expensive cancer medicines highlights the tension between pharmaceutical market freedom and the right to affordable healthcare. Critically examine the effectiveness and limitations of trade-margin rationalisation in improving access to cancer treatment. Suggest measures to balance public health, patient affordability and pharmaceutical innovation. (250 words, 15 marks)
From Cancer Drug Price Caps in India: How the New 30% Trade Margin Rule Works
Discuss the public health, regulatory and ethical challenges associated with the rise of GLP-1-based anti-obesity medicines. How should India balance pharmaceutical innovation with prevention-based obesity control?
From Monthly GLP-1 Obesity Shot: Berobenatide and India’s Weight Crisis Explained
Examine the role of coaching institutes in India's education system and evaluate the potential impact of the proposed reforms on reducing student dependence on them while ensuring equity and quality in competitive exam preparation.
Evaluate the role of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in enhancing healthcare accessibility and reducing financial vulnerabilities for India's vulnerable populations.
Examine the implications of India's decision to upgrade its diplomatic mission in Kabul for regional stability and bilateral relations with Afghanistan in the context of evolving geopolitical dynamics.