India Achieves Milestone: Makes Strides in Eliminating Kala Azar in 2023

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Why in news India has taken a significant stride towards eradicating Kala Azar, the second deadliest parasitic disease in the country after malaria. In 2023, India successfully met the goal of reporting fewer than one case per 10,000 people in all regions. Decline in Kala Azar Cases in India: In 2023, India reported 595 cases … Read more

Warning: Unauthorized Online Lending Apps Under Intense Scrutiny by FSDC

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Why in News? During the 28th Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) meeting, the Finance Minister urged financial sector regulators to intensify efforts in curbing the proliferation of unauthorized online lending apps. What is Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)? About: Established in 2010 by the Government of India, the FSDC is an apex-level body … Read more

What were the factors contributing to the political deadlock in Northern Ireland?

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Why in news? This month, Northern Ireland (NI) has established a new government following a hiatus between the two primary parties since the 2022 elections to the Stormont Assembly. Sinn Fein, a party advocating for Irish unity, secured the highest number of seats. What is the historical context behind the political stalemate in Northern Ireland? … Read more