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Population, Urbanization, Globalization

Population, Urbanization, Globalization

Demography Of India

Demography Of India In 2022, China will see an absolute population loss for the first time, and by 2023, when India's population reaches 1,428.63 million, it will have surpassed China's 1,425.67 million. What Influences Population Change? TFR: Total Fertility Rate In the past three decades, TFR has decreased for India. It decreased from 3.4 to 2 between 1992–1993 and 2019–21; the decline was particularly notable in rural areas. In 1992–1993, the typical Indian lady living in the countryside had one more kid than her urban counterpart (3.7 versus 2.7). In 2019–21, that deficit was cut in half (2.1 versus 1.6).…

30 November, 2022 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

The world's population surpassed 8 billion: UN

The world's population surpassed 8 billion people: United Nations. The United Nations Population Fund recently announced that the world's population has surpassed 8 billion people. More on the news: Reasons for the increase: This unprecedented increase is due to gradual increases in human lifespan as a result of advancements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene, and medicine. According to the UN, it is also the result of high and persistent levels of fertility in some countries. Reaching 9 billion: According to the UN, the global population increased from 7 billion to 8 billion in 12 years. It will take about…

22 November, 2022 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

Urban Infrastructure Financing in India

Urban Infrastructure Financing in India The World Bank recently released a report titled "Financing India's Urban Infrastructure Needs: Constraints to Commercial Financing and Prospects for Policy Action." The report emphasizes the critical importance of leveraging more private and commercial investments to close emerging financial gaps. What are the Report's Highlights? Required Investment: If India is to effectively meet the needs of its rapidly growing urban population, it will need to invest USD 840 billion in urban infrastructure over the next 15 years. People Living in Cities: By 2036, 600 million people in India will be living in cities, accounting for…

22 November, 2022 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

UP Population Policy 2021-2030

UP Population Policy 2021-2030 Rising population was the root of major problems and prevailing inequality in society. It is also a boon to the problems of the society if we optimally use the demographic dividend and we use it optimally. The new UP policy aims at decreasing the total fertility rate from 2.7 to 2.1 by 2026 and 1.7 by 2030, increase the modern contraceptive prevalence rate from 31.7% to 45% by 2026 and 52% by 2030, increase male methods of contraception use from 10.8% to 15.1% by 2026 and 16.4% by 2030, decrease the maternal mortality rate from 197…

12 July, 2021 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

State of World Population Report 2021 by UNFPA

State of World Population Report 2021 by UNFPA The State of World Population report is (UN Populations Fund) UNFPA’s annual flagship publication. Published yearly since 1978, it shines a light on emerging issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights, bringing them into the mainstream and exploring the challenges and opportunities they present for international development. Findings of the Report Nearly half of women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to decide whether to have sex with their partners, use contraception or seek health care. For the first time, a United Nations report focuses on…

14 April, 2021 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

SENTINELESE

SENTINELESE The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) has said that any exploitation of the North Sentinel Island of the Andamans for commercial and strategic gain would spell the death knell for its occupants, the Sentinelese, a most secluded, particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) who reside in complete isolation on the island. About: In a policy document, which comes almost two years after American national John Allen Chau was allegedly killed by the Sentinelese on the island, the AnSI says the “right of the people to the island is non-negotiable”.   The Sentinelese, with a population of about 50 to 100…

21 December, 2020 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

After Bengal, Kerala govt puts NPR on hold

Syllabus subtopic: Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.   Prelims and Mains focus: about National Population Register (NPR), its significance and the controversy around it   News: THE CPI(M)-led government in Kerala on Friday ordered a ‘stay (on) all the activities connected with the updation of National Population Register (NPR) in the state forthwith’.   Earlier this week, the TMC government in West Bengal had put on hold the NPR updation process amid fears that it was the ‘first step’ to the National Register of Citizens (NRC).…

21 December, 2019 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

NITI Aayog set to start drafting roadmap for population stabilisation

Syllabus subtopic:. Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.   Prelims and Mains focus: about the NITI Aayog’s move and its significance; India’s population crisis; NITI Aayog: structure and mandate   News: Invoking the Prime Minister’s concern over the rising population, the NITI Aayog is set to start a process of drafting the roadmap for population stabilisation in the country.   Context NITI Aayog’s move comes four months after…

20 December, 2019 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

Bru (Reang) tribe of Tripura

Syllabus subtopic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.   News: Nearly 32,000 Brus living in Tripura camps since 1997 have been affected after the government decided to stop food supplies and cash dole. Prelims focus: About Brus and issues associated. Mains focus: Agreement in this regard and the recent demands for relaxation of the norms in the agreement. Issue: The Tripura government recently announced that it would restore food supplies, leading to the Brus withdrawing a road blockade they had set up for eight days. The restoration of supplies, however, is only until a deadline of November 30, within…

08 November, 2019 Population, Urbanization, Globalization

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