Mains Question:
Q. “India has the highest global tuberculosis burden and tribal people have higher prevalence of TB compared to national average.” In the light of this statement, discuss the role of Tribal TB Initiative to improve the cascade of TB care and support services among Tribal Population in India. (150 words)
Approach
- Introduction- brief about Tribal TB initiative
- Prevalence of TB in tribal population
- 4% of all TB notified patients are from tribal communities
- Discuss India’s goal of a “TB Mukt Bharat”
- Significance of the initiative
- Conclude accordingly
RBI Green Challenge
Context:
While the world is coping with the impact of legacy emissions, the pressure is increasing to achieve climate-compatible growth. The central bank has to be cognizant of the feedback from climate change and make a suitable policy change.
Imminent Risks:
- Risk to financial system: It is known to all that the exposure of assets to extreme weather events and loss of asset value due to a green transition are risks to the financial system.
- Threat to stability: Climate change is a significant threat to financial stability and a central bank that does not address climate risk is “failing to do its job”.