With numerous water-logging incidents reported across the kerala, experts warn the spread of various diseases like Leptospirosis.

Leptospirosis

⭐ Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by Leptospira species.

⭐ Humans can contract the disease through direct contact with water, soil, or food contaminated with urine of infected animals, particularly rodents.

⭐ Spread through: Activities include farming, working in sewage systems, swimming in contaminated water, and handling animals.

⭐ Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, Jaundice, meningitis, liver and respiratory issues.

⭐ Leptospirosis is diagnosed through blood tests, urine tests, and sometimes PCR

⭐ Can be treated with antibiotics like doxycycline or penicillin

⭐ Leptospirosis is more common in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly after heavy rainfall or flooding.

⭐ Leptospirosis can lead to severe complications like Weil's disease (a severe form with jaundice and kidney failure), meningitis, and even death.

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Phosphorus Contamination in Indian Groundwater: Urgent Need for Detailed Studies
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/detailed-studies-needed-as-phosphorus-contaminates-groundwater-threatens-aquatic-life-in-india

Greece declares state of emergency over flood of dead fish – DW –
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Kolkata doctor rape and murder: Centre moves SC, alleges ‘unpardonable’ non-cooperation by West Bengal
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kolkata-doctor-rape-and-murder-centre-moves-sc-alleges-unpardonable-non-cooperation-by-west-bengal/article68601554.ece

Netflix’s ‘IC 814’ is an expensive PR job for the ISI—shows R&AW torturing civilians
Another angle
https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/netflixs-ic-814-is-an-expensive-pr-job-for-the-isi-shows-raw-torturing-civilians/2250744/

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"In sickness and in health, love remains the ultimate answer."

Despite a devastating illness that left his wife completely paralysed with a bleak prognosis, her husband believed in a different outcome.

Always take care of your loved ones, no matter what. In their darkest hours, your unwavering support and love can make all the difference. Cherish and stand by them, no matter the circumstances.

Important:
Sansad TV made a Specific playlist For UPSC aspirants to make topic easily understandable with Government's Point of view

Have a look at this
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A day without Jaati is day wasted.
Mixing sweet poison of discrimination on the basis of caste is become business these days.

This cannot be anymore absurd, associating loco-pilot profession with "Mahadalits"? This isn't politics at play but hate-mongering. Everything he touches turns into an SC/ST issue. There's no focus on growth, development, or inflation anymore—just endless talk about caste. It's disgraceful, and anyone who supports this nonsense should be ashamed.

And if you have a problem with us calling out this issue, then you're part of the problem too. Every Indian, regardless of race or creed, should stand up against this hate-mongering. It's our responsibility to call it out, not ignore it.

And what's the deal with this push for a caste census? Why is it even necessary? If your argument is that it's meant to make schemes more efficient, then you're completely missing the mark. Every place has members from all communities and every community has members from all economic backgrounds—rich, poor, and everything in between, you name it. If you truly want to make schemes more effective, focus on economic parameters, not caste. Take every downtrodden person with you on the path to development, regardless of their caste and creed, that's what real development looks like. You cannot just waltz in every institution and play a nonsensical jaati card there, it ultimately breeds discord.

Sometimes, unease is a sign that greater things are waiting for you. Keep searching for your peace.

✍🏻Socio Economic Datasets for Mains 2024. Based on Niti Aayog SDG Index released in July 2024.
Credit ~ Atish mathur sir

Thousands protest in Serbia over crackdown on anti-lithium activists
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Our education system faces a complex and multifaceted issue. Recruitment processes are marred by challenges such as exam paper leaks and reservation-related complexities. Even after appointments, some teachers can't even muster the effort to show up at school and fulfill their duties, often resorting to sending proxies, whilst enjoying paychecks from the comfort of their homes. And when the government takes steps to enforce punctuality by introducing digital attendance systems, these efforts are met with huge protests supported by ignorant masses and devious political parties, under flimsy pretexts.

And this isn’t just limited to government schools—it's a widespread issue across nearly all public institutions, especially those governed by state governments and located in remote areas. It's a farce on a national scale.

India's ethanol blending programme has yielded significant economic and environmental benefits. Since 2014, the initiative has saved the country ₹99,000 crore in foreign exchange by substituting 17.3 million metric tonnes of crude oil imports.

Additionally, this programme has helped avert 51.9 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. The government aims to further increase the ethanol blending percentage to 20% by the 2025-26, enhancing both energy security and environmental sustainability.

In another news: The number of people applying for civil service posts has reduced significantly.