Daily Current Affairs For UPSC IAS Prelims, 27 April 2023 Current Affairs For Civil Services

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6^th One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India 2023

6^th One Earth One Health 2023 Event in News

Recently, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India – 2023 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi via video conferencing.

PM Address at One Earth One Health Pragati Maidan

During the gathering, the Prime Minister welcomed Health Ministers from around the world, as well as delegates from various regions such as West Asia, SAARC, ASEAN, and Africa.

• Quoting an Indian scripture that translates to “May everyone be happy, healthy, and free from suffering,” the Prime Minister emphasized India’s inclusive vision and noted that even thousands of years ago, the nation’s approach to health was universal.
• He emphasized that the One Earth One Health initiative is aligned with this philosophy and is an example of it in action.
• The Prime Minister stated that India’s vision extends beyond humans to encompass the entire ecosystem, including plants, animals, soil, and rivers, and that when everything in our environment is healthy, we too can be healthy.
• The Prime Minister shed light on India’s tenure as the G20 president, which focused on the theme of “One Earth, One Family, One Future.”
• He recognized the crucial role of robust global healthcare systems in achieving this vision and highlighted the significance of medical value travel and health workforce mobility in promoting a healthy planet.
• The Prime Minister praised “One Earth, One Health – Advantage Healthcare India 2023” as a significant initiative towards this goal.

Quad Summit 2023

Quad Summit 2023 in News

Recently, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi thanked the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese for hosting the next Quad Summit 2023. The Quad Summit 2023 is scheduled to be hosted by Australia in Sydney. Quad 2023 Summit is expected will bolster our efforts to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), Key Points

Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is an informal Geo-strategic grouping between India, the USA, Japan, and Australia.

• Background: The “Quad” Coalition though first mooted by the Japanese Prime minister in 2007, came into reality only in 2017.
• Quad Objective: Quad members have come together with a shared objective to ensure and support a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific region.
  • Quad is considered as a grouping to counter rising Chinese dominance in the Indi-Pacific reason, especially in the geo-strategic and economic domain.

National Medical Devices Policy, 2023

National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 in News

Recently, Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023.

National Medical Devices Policy, 2023 Details

The National Medical Devices Policy for 2023 is set to promote the systematic expansion of the medical device industry in order to address the public health goals of accessibility, affordability, quality, and innovation.

• The sector is expected to reach its full potential by implementing several strategies, such as establishing a favorable ecosystem for manufacturing and innovation, developing a strong and efficient regulatory framework, providing support for training and capacity building initiatives, and encouraging higher education to cultivate skilled and talented professionals that align with the industry’s needs.
• The encouragement of domestic investments and local production of medical devices is consistent with the Indian Government’s “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and “Make in India” initiatives.

National Medical Devices Policy Significance

There is a pressing need for a comprehensive policy framework to accelerate the growth and maximize the potential of the medical device sector. Although various government departments have implemented programs to promote the sector, the National Medical Devices Policy 2023 seeks to establish a cohesive set of growth focus areas in a coordinated manner.

• Additionally, due to the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the industry, regulations, skilling initiatives, and trade promotion efforts for the medical device industry are scattered across multiple government departments at both the central and state levels.
• Therefore, it is essential to bring together these interventions in a coherent manner to provide efficient and focused support and facilitation for the sector by the relevant agencies.

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