42% of graduates under the age of 25 are unemployed. This is the data point which is floating around on the internet. The data comes from Azim Premji University’s State of Working India Report 2023. But, there is more unpack in the report. Here, let me help you out. Structural transformation in the nature of … Read more
According to the latest report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the total number of crimes reported in India in 2023 was 445.9 per 100,000 people. The most common crime in India was theft, followed by robbery and assault. The states with the highest crime rates in India were Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, … Read more
India is a diverse and secular country with people of different religions living together. Islam is the second-largest religion in India after Hinduism, with about 15% of the population identifying as Muslims. According to the government estimates, the Muslim population in India is expected to be 19.7 crore by 2023. In this article, we will look … Read more
India’s power generation mix is rapidly shifting towards a more significant share of renewable energy. Today, renewable energy accounts for over 41 per cent of India’s installed electricity capacity, making it the world’s third-largest producer. The recent Installed Capacity Report by the Central Electricity Authority sheds light on the Indian states that are leading the … Read more
There is considerable uproar in the country regarding the government’s decision to enlist soldiers for a limited four-year term under the Agniveer scheme. Concerned citizens and aspiring candidates, who had long envisioned a career in the Army, are now raising questions about their prospects beyond the initial four-year period. They are wondering if there are … Read more
The top ten cities that have failed to reduce their PM2.5 levels are present here in the list of India’s Most Polluted Cities (2023). The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute highlights Delhi as the most polluted region in India. According to the Air Quality Life Index … Read more
In a nation known for its diversity and vibrancy, some cities have struggled with higher crime rates. Recent reports have highlighted several urban areas where crime rates have posed significant challenges. The safety and security of residents and visitors are of paramount concern. Memphis, Tennessee, holds the unenviable title of being the most dangerous city … Read more
Landslides are happening more in Himachal Pradesh this monsoon. Data from the state’s emergency center shows 113 landslides in the 55 days since the monsoon began. The disaster management department reports a large increase: 117 major landslides in 2022, compared to 16 in 2020. Heavy rain triggered landslides and rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh, leading … Read more
In response to a series of questions put to the Minister of Communications, the government has acknowledged the existence of Post Offices in areas with difficult terrain that lack mobile networks or Internet connectivity. Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications, stated that there are currently 879 post office branches operating without mobile network or … Read more
Responding to questions in Lok Sabha, Highways and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari provided information on expressways built, managed and controlled by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) as well as addressing concerns on accidents and security measures. The NHAI is actively involved in the construction and management of 27 Greenfield expressways and controlled … Read more
