Theme T53 · Indian Society

Ageing population & elderly care

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What UPSC asks

UPSC asks about the effect of globalisation on the aged, newer health challenges due to rising life expectancy, and geriatric health care.

Prepare these

• Rising elderly population, nuclear families
• Health challenges: NCDs, dementia, care gaps
• Schemes and laws: Maintenance and Welfare of Parents Act, NPHCE

Answer writing

• Link social change (GS1) to health policy (GS2)

Directive words in these PYQs: Discuss (1), Examine (1), Critically (1).

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Syllabus lines covered

• GS1-L8 — Effects of globalization on Indian society
• GS2-L13 — Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
• GS3-L13 — Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

All 3 PYQs, newest first

1. GS3202210 marks · 150 wordsGS3-SCI-04-M2022-Q05

   The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them?

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2. GS22020GS2-GOV-04-M2020-S01

   In order to enhance the prospects of social development, sound and adequate health care policies are needed particularly in the fields of geriatric and maternal health care. Discuss.

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3. GS12013GS1-SOC-06-M2013-S01

   Critically examine the effect of globalization on the aged population in India.

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