Door-to-door visits for the Census began today, in 8 States and UTs. 40% of the census process will be digitized for the first time, which is likely to reduce errors by 15%.
80% of recent intense cyclones were due to record-high sea surface temperatures which have risen by 1.2°C since 1950, which caused a 25% increase in wind speeds and a 40% increase in rainfall: Science Advances Study.
India’s unemployment rate hit a 5 month high of 5.1% in March 2026, with it being 6.2% in urban areas and 4.5% in rural areas. Youth unemployment (age 15-29) has reached 18%: Periodic Labour Force Survey Report.
Turkiye has launched the ‘COP of the future’ vision, in COP 31, with intent to mobilize 100 billion$ for climate finance for the Global South by 2030, with 60% of the agenda being measurable adaptation projects.
The Road Transport and Highways Ministry will now charge up to 4 times the base toll fare, from overloaded vehicles on national highways, considering 40% of commercial vehicles currently cross the weight limits and cause 50% of the road wear and tear.
India’s fuel costs have risen by 12% and food inflation has risen by 10.5% due to the West Asia conflict, which has brought the Wholesale Price Index to a 38 month high of 3.9% in March 2026.
