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India’s worsening water shortage crisis can adversely impact the nation’s credit health while sparking social unrest and exacerbating the volatility in its economic growth, rating agency Moody’s Ratings said in a report recently. In addition, coal power generators and steel makers are most vulnerable to water stress, Moody’s said. Decreases in water supply can disrupt agricultural production and […]

the term “Fifth Republic” refers to the current republican government system in France, which was established in 1958. Fifth Republic in France (1958): Background: Predecessor: The Fourth Republic (1946-1958), characterized by political instability and frequent changes in government. Catalyst: The Algerian Crisis of 1958, which highlighted the weaknesses of the Fourth Republic, leading to demands […]

Why in News? The Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been named as the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha What is the Leader of the Opposition in India? The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in India is a prominent political figure who leads the largest opposition party in either the Lok Sabha (House of the […]

Cause of the Chaos: The Kenyan government proposed a new finance bill aiming to raise an additional $2.7 billion to address national debt. The bill included tax increases on various items, including: Everyday essentials like cooking oil and bread (since dropped) Salaries (with an additional levy for those enrolled in national health insurance) Internet data […]

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) is a severe illness caused by infection with certain strains of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria. These bacteria are the same ones that can cause mild infections like strep throat and impetigo, but in the case of STSS, the infection is much more serious and can be life-threatening. Causes: Bacterial […]

Why in News?  The Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has been named Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha.   Who is Leader of House ?  The term Leader of the House has been defined in Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha Leader of the House, according to Rule 2 of the Rules […]

Why in News? The J&K DGP R R Swain has said that those found helping terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir should be tried by probe agencies under the Enemy Agents Ordinance, which is much harsher than the UAPA and has the punishment of either life term or death sentence. The Enemy Agents Ordinance, 2005 (1948) […]

The bill to curb cheating and other unfair means in various public examinations was recently  passed  in the Lok Sabha. The objective of the Bill is to bring greater transparency, fairness and credibility to the public examination systems, the legislation stated. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, moved by the ministry of […]

The 2024 State of Global Air (SoGA) Report highlights significant global health impacts due to air pollution, making it the second leading risk factor for death worldwide. The 2024 State of Global Air (SoGA) Report is released by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), an independent U.S.-based non-profit research organization, in partnership with UNICEF. Key findings: […]

 Why in News ?The National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) is a significant initiative approved  recently by the Indian Union Cabinet to strengthen the country’s forensic science capabilities. The scheme will be operated by the Union Home Ministry. The scheme will be a central sector scheme (100% financed by Central Government) with a total outlay […]