Daily current affairs 20 May 2026

GLOBAL RIVER DEOXYGENATION: DRIVERS AND ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

Climate warming and anthropogenic pressures drive rapid, sustained dissolved oxygen loss across global rivers, severely threatening aquatic biodiversity. Implementing process-based restoration and strict nutrient regulations remains critical to mitigating this escalating ecological crisis.

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SHE-MART INITIATIVE : TRANSFORMING RURAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

The SHE-MART initiative, launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, transforms rural women from micro-credit earners to enterprise owners. It bridges market gaps for SHGs through community-owned, professionally managed retail hubs, boosting the national Lakhpati Didi mission.

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JUDGES INQUIRY COMMITTEE EXPLAINED

The Judges Inquiry Committee is a vital three-member statutory tribunal formed under the Judges Inquiry Act 1968 to investigate charges of proved misbehaviour or incapacity against a judge, ensuring strict accountability while safeguarding judicial independence from arbitrary, frivolous political interference.

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SUPREME COURT ON UAPA: BALANCING NATIONAL SECURITY AND ARTICLE 21

The Supreme Court's UAPA bail jurisprudence highlights the conflict between national security and personal liberty. While Section 43D(5) imposes strict statutory bail restrictions, courts invoke Article 21 to grant relief in cases of prolonged incarceration, ensuring constitutional rights prevail.

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INDIA-ITALY STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

India and Italy recently elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. The alliance focuses on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, achieving a €20 billion trade target by 2029, defense co-production, and enhanced mobility for Indian professionals.

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