Context The government’s bid to raise the level of ethanol blending in petrol to 20 per cent (E20) by 2025, instead of 2030, needs a serious rethink. Why does E20 by 2025 need a revisit? A recent report released by …
Context Climate change invariably affects everyone. However, having the largest workforce (45.6 percent in 2021-22) engaged in agriculture amongst G20 countries, the impact of climate change may be disproportionate for India. Recent climate summit of G7 At the Hiroshima Summit …
Context Due to climate change fungal infections are not just spreading at a faster rate but also new infections are emerging globally. Fungal diseases are a public health threat as they are often difficult to manage. Fungi Fungi is a …
Context There has been an increase in the incidence of diabetes amongst the tribal population in India. Tribal communities Tribal communities in India constitute approximately 8.9% of the country’s population. According to a study by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, …
Context According to the State of World Population 2023 Report, published by the United Nations Population Fund, India will surpass China to become the most populated country in the world by July this year. Population Estimation India’s population is pegged …