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ESIC hospital at Kala Amb

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: ESIC hospital at Kala Amb (GS2 · Labour, 31 May 2025)

What happened

  • A 30-bed ESIC hospital at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh opened, upgradable to 100 beds [PIB].

Background

  • Labour Minister inaugurated [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Insured workers need nearby care.

How to use this in Mains

GS-II Issues relating to development and management of health

  1. As per PIB (2025-05-31): A 30-bed ESIC hospital at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh opened, upgradable to 100 beds.
  2. Insured workers need nearby care.
Quotable data point

A 30-bed ESIC hospital at Kala Amb, Himachal Pradesh opened, upgradable to 100 beds.

PIB: ESIC Kala Amb, 31 May 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: ESIC.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

ESIC hospital location

Answer (a) & explanation

PIB.

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Official source: PIB: ESIC Kala Amb, 31 May 2025

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