Air Quality Life Index : Report The recently released Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report suggests that air pollution shortens the lives of the residents of Delhi by around 11.9 years. Highlights of the report:- On account of the number of people that high particulate matter levels affect in India, the country faces the greatest […]
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Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Report
Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) Report: The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report by the University of Chicago reveals that fine particulate air pollution (Particulate Matter 2.5) reduces the average Indian’s life expectancy by 5.3 years. This figure is based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline of 5 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) Key […]
Retail Inflation : Report
Retail Inflation : Report July 2023 witnessed a notable increase in Retail Inflation, reaching 7.44%, creating Goldilocks scenario for India, making investors and savers uncertain about the economic situation. A Goldilocks Scenario describes an ideal state for an economy whereby the economy is not expanding or contracting by too much. A Goldilocks economy has steady […]
6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census report on minor irrigation (MI) schemes, providing crucial data for effective planning and policy-making in this sector. The census reveals that there are a total of 23.14 million minor irrigation schemes in India, with 94.8% (21.93 million) […]
“State of India’s Birds, 2023″ Report
“State of India’s Birds, 2023″ Report: The “State of India’s Birds, 2023″ report reveals a widespread decline in most bird species across the country, with some currently declining and others projected to decline in the future. Key Findings: Raptors, migratory shorebirds, and ducks have experienced the most significant declines. However, several species like the Indian […]
The Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap : Report
The Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap : Report Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap report HIGHLIGHTS Poor countries burdened with heavy debts are compelled to rely on fossil fuels to generate revenue for repaying loans from richer nations. The Debt-Fossil Fuel Trap report has been released by the anti-debt campaigner’s Debt Justice and partners in affected countries. Findings of the […]
Worst Cholera Crisis : Congo
Worst Cholera Crisis : Congo UNICEF said that since 2017, a spike in conflict and displacement in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pushing children into the worst cholera crisis. Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It remains a […]
CAG Report On Railway Finance
CAG Report On Railway Finance: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported that in the fiscal year 2021-22, the financial health of Indian Railways entered a “concern zone.” Key findings of the CAG: The railway operator spent ₹107 to earn ₹100 due to increased pension funding Indian Railways couldn’t generate a net surplus in 2021-22 […]
National Social Assistance Programme : CAG Report
National Social Assistance Programme : CAG Report An audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed that approximately Rs 79 crore was improperly transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) of the Ministry of Rural Development between 2017 and 2021. Article 151 of the Constitution […]
State Of Elementary Education In Rural India 2023
State Of Elementary Education In Rural India 2023: The Ministry of Education has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India – 2023 report, highlighting the Prevalence of Smartphone Usage among students. The report was based on a survey conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), a collaboration between NGO Transform Rural India and […]
