India had 17,000 childhood cancer deaths in 2023: Lancet study on the Global Burden of Disease 2023 Report.
10.01% of the world’s oceans are now officially protected, a 2% rise over the values in 2024: UN Environment Programme and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
There were significant financial irregularities in implementing MGNREGA in Odisha, including Rs. 3.38 crore of excess expenditures without supporting vouchers, and Rs. 3.23 crore of payment without any invoices: CAG Audit Report.
From 2000 to 2024, 10-15% of the Sunderbans have lost resilience to recover from environmental stress, due to cyclones, climate change and human pressures: Communications Earth & Environment Study.
210% excess and unseasonal rain in Punjab in early April and 790% excess and unseasonal rain in Rajasthan in late March has resulted in major rabi crop damage including 100% loss in Bikaner’s Arjunsar region. Wheat, mustard and chana crops were wiped out in 20 villages: Study.
