26 May 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. India-WHO Agreement to Globalize Traditional Medicine Through ICHI Framework

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 26, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations; GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology

Context

India’s Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed an agreement to integrate traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Siddha, and Unani into the global healthcare framework through the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).

Content

• Agreement Details: On May 24, 2025, the Ministry of Ayush and WHO signed an agreement to develop a Traditional Medicine module under ICHI, complementing WHO’s International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11).

• Significance:

  • Standardizes traditional medicine interventions globally.

  • Facilitates integration into health insurance and hospital management systems.

  • Enhances clinical documentation and research.

• Financial Commitment: India contributes $3 million to WHO’s work on traditional medicine and ICHI development.

• Statements: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus welcomed India’s commitment to global health.

Practice Question: Discuss the implications of integrating traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda into the global healthcare framework through initiatives like the WHO’s ICHI.

2. ECI Announces Bye-Elections in Four States to Fill Legislative Vacancies

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 26, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 2 – Polity and Governance

The Election Commission of India has announced bye-elections for five assembly constituencies across four states to fill vacancies due to deaths and resignations.

Content

• Constituencies and Reasons for Vacancies:

  • Gujarat: 24-Kadi (SC) – Death of Shri Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki

  • Gujarat: 87-Visavadar – Resignation of Shri Bhayani Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai

  • Kerala: 35-Nilambur – Resignation of Shri P. V. Anvar

  • Punjab: 64-Ludhiana West – Death of Shri Gurpreet Bassi Gogi

  • West Bengal: 80-Kaliganj – Death of Shri Nasiruddin Ahamed

• Election Schedule:

  • Gazette Notification: May 26, 2025

  • Last Date for Nominations: June 2, 2025

  • Scrutiny of Nominations: June 3, 2025

  • Withdrawal of Candidatures: June 5, 2025

  • Date of Poll: June 19, 2025

  • Counting of Votes: June 23, 2025

  • Completion of Election Process: June 25, 2025

• Election Conduct:

  • Use of EVMs and VVPATs in all polling stations.

  • Updated electoral rolls with reference to April 1, 2025.

  • Model Code of Conduct in effect in relevant districts.

Practice Question: Analyze the significance of timely bye-elections in maintaining democratic representation in the Indian political system.

3. India Emerges as Fourth Largest Economy Under Leadership-Driven Growth

(Source – PIB (Press Information Bureau), May 26, 2025)

Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economic Development; GS Paper 2 – Governance

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlights India’s economic growth and urges citizens to contribute to nation-building, drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

Content

• Economic Achievement: India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, attributed to policies since 2014 under PM Modi’s leadership.

• Public Engagement:

  • Sonowal participated in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ listening event and ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Dibrugarh.

  • Interacted with laborers, acknowledging their contribution to society.

• Cultural Recognition: Unveiled a statue of Matak King Swargadeo Sarbananda Singha Dev in Koilabari, honoring his legacy of public service.

Practice Question: Evaluate the role of political leadership in driving economic growth and fostering national unity in contemporary India.

 

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