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GDP growth in Oct-Dec at 4.7%, NSO retains annual growth projection

The economy grew 5.1% in the first nine months of the financial year 2019-20, compared with 6.3% in the same period last year. Read more »
Coronavirus outbreak in China to hit global economy hard.

Coronavirus outbreak may trigger $1.3 trillion losses in global GDP

Global GDP growth may be the slowest since 2009; world economy to strengthen in the second half of 2020, says forecaster Oxford Economics. Read more »
Mining in India

Towards an Indian century: Policy imperatives for mining sector

Mining industry’s contribution to the GDP is in the range of 2.2-2.5% and any decision-making paralysis in this sector will have a bearing on a large number of user industries. Read more »
climate change, Bonn Climate Change Conference

G20 agrees on risks to global economy from climate crisis

The Paris Clime agreement has set stiff targets for carbon emissions to limit global warming due to human activities, but the developed nations are accused of taking policies inconsistent with the policy... Read more »
climate change, global warming threat

Human life as we know is threatened: JP Morgan report

Climate change could result in water crises, famine, displacement and migration, and could spark off political stress, conflict. Read more »
ultrafine particles from vehicles cause heart attacks

Exposure to ultrafine articles may cause heart attacks

High levels of ultrafine particles are a serious public health concern because of their small size, large surface areas, and the ability to get into the blood system. Read more »
water crisis: rejuvenating india's ponds

The answer to India’s water woes lies in rejuvenation of village ponds

Revival of the country's 5,55,557 small water bodies can help achieve water security, climate resilience. Read more »
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Children of the world facing existential threats, says study

At least 250 million children under five years of age in low- and middle-income countries are at risk of not attaining their developmental potential. Read more »
Kerala Budget 2020-21

Kerala Budget 2020: Full of promise, but challenges remain

Kerala state Budget for financial year 2020-21 is a daring attempt by the finance minister to overcome the resource constraints and the depressed economic conditions. Read more »
Ongoing coal shortage in India

India to stop thermal coal imports by FY24, says Pralhad Joshi

Government plans to make CIL an integrated energy company by setting up pithead thermal power plants. Read more »