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Economic Development
Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being of a region. It involves increasing wealth, reducing poverty, and enhancing living standards. This can be achieved through various means, such as industrialisation, infrastructure development, and education. In India, economic development has been influenced by historical events, government policies, and cultural factors. Sustainable practices are essential for long-term growth.
The Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan was inaugurated in July 2025. It is a major milestone in India’s renewable energy journey. Built in under eight months, the...
July 24, 2025
Recent research has shed light on the pattern of weight regain following the discontinuation of anti-obesity medications. A comprehensive review of clinical trials reveals that weight regain typically...
July 23, 2025
The Indian Parliament has passed the Bills of Lading Bill, 2025, replacing the colonial-era Indian Bill of Lading Act of 1856. This new law modernises the legal framework...
July 22, 2025
China has started building the world’s largest hydropower dam on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. The project, costing over $170 billion, is set to become China’s...
July 22, 2025
The Delhi government revealed the draft Industrial Policy 2025-2035 to transform the city’s economic landscape. The policy targets technology services, hospitality, and research and development as key growth...
July 22, 2025
India’s consumer price index inflation in June 2025 stood at 2.1% year-on-year. This rate was lower than that of the United States at 2.7% and the United Kingdom...
July 22, 2025
The Assam government has recently introduced a subsidy scheme to support dairy farmers by providing Rs 5 per litre of milk. This move aims to increase milk production...
July 21, 2025
India’s Union Agriculture Ministry recently directed all states to halt the forced bundling of biostimulants with conventional fertilisers. This move follows complaints that farmers were compelled to buy...
July 21, 2025
Chhattisgarh aims for a transformative economic leap by 2047. A recent NITI Aayog report targets a 14-15 fold increase in the state’s GDP from Rs 5 lakh crore...
July 19, 2025
The United States Coca-Cola company has announced a shift from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to cane sugar in its soft drinks. This change follows a directive from...
July 19, 2025
