CURRENT AFFAIRS ­­ INDIA’S WATER SCARCITY – India faces a stark population-resource paradox, supporting 18% of humanity with only 4% of freshwater. While the Ministry of Jal Shakti leads national missions, the crisis is deepened by irrational crop patterns and 70% surface water contamination. Sustaining growth requires a circular water economy and community-led groundwater budgeting. … Continue reading 18 & 17 MAY 2026