60% of Dalit households are now landless. The top 10% wealthiest people of India own 44% of India’s land, while the bottom 50% only hold 2%: People’s Archive of Rural India Study.
The RBI MPC has decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, but it flagged supply chain risks. Experts warned of a 20% increase in freight costs and 15% increase in global food prices.
Women borrowers in India now possess a credit portfolio of Rs. 76 lakh crore, with 15% growth p.a. in female-led loan accounts. Personal loans and gold loans to women rose by 25%. Women are 30% of total active borrowers: CRIF High Mark Report.
Emperor Penguins and Fur Seals now stand endangered, due to climate change’s effects on Antarctica. Emperor penguin colonies have fallen by 30% due to record-low sea-ice levels: International Union for Conservation of Nature Report.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea raises the risk of occurrence of cardiovascular diseases by 71%: American Heart Association Study.
Only 30% of the intended 30,000 MW capacity of the PM-KUSUM scheme was achieved by the 2026 deadline. 60% farmers saw delay in subsidy payments, and only 25% of solar pump installation target was achieved: Center for Science and Environment Report.
