India’s rural fertility rate has dropped to 2.1 children per woman, Urban fertility rate to 1.5 and overall fertility rate to 1.9 in 2023: Study.
The World Bank has sanctioned Rs 840 crore to make Karnataka’s 320-km coastline plastic-free, which involves new waste management units, upgrading existing facilities and promoting eco-friendly practices.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced the rehaul of GST to 2 slabs mainly of 5% and 18%, and will cost Rs. 480 billion in revenue, and boost consumption and economic growth in India.
Non communicable diseases account for 56.7% of deaths in India, and cardiovascular diseases account for almost 31%: Study.
Countries in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region utilise only 6.1% of its renewable energy potential. 49% of the hydropower potential of 882 GW is used: Study.
