Health sector in Bihar

The major Health and demographic indicators of the State like infant mortality rate (IMR), maternal mortality ratio (MMR), total fertility rate (TFR), etc. are much higher than the all-India level and reflect a poor health status in the State. The Human Development index (HDI), a composite of Literacy, life expectancy and per capita income, has … Read more

National Vaccination Programme

  Immunization Programme in India was introduced in 1978 as ‘Expanded Programme of Immunization’ (EPI) by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. In 1985, the programme was modified as ‘Universal Immunization Programme’ (UIP) to be implemented in phased manner to cover all districts in the country by 1989-90 with the one of … Read more

Marketing

 QUICK REVISION SERIES RAS MAINS   UNIT III :Part B- Management   Modern Concept of Marketing: Modern concept of marketing concentrates majorly on consumer satisfaction. According to this concept, marketing starts from discovery of consumer needs and wants and ends with the satisfaction of those needs and wants.   Draw flow chart like … Read more

Core Inflation

Unpacking Core Inflation: A Deeper Dive into the Sticky Price Puzzle The term “inflation” is a familiar one, often associated with rising prices and a shrinking purchasing power. But within this broad concept lies a nuanced distinction: core inflation. This metric, often presented alongside headline inflation, provides a more refined picture of price pressures within … Read more

Inflation targeting

Inflation Targeting: A Powerful Tool for Monetary Policy Inflation, the persistent increase in the general price level of goods and services, is a significant economic concern. It erodes purchasing power, distorts investment decisions, and can lead to economic instability. To combat inflation, central banks around the world have adopted various monetary policy strategies, with inflation … Read more