Life expectancy at birth measures the average number of years a newborn is expected to live. It reflects the overall health of a population. Factors influencing this statistic include healthcare access, nutrition, and living conditions. In India, life expectancy has improved due to advancements in medicine and public health initiatives. However, disparities remain across different regions and communities.
India, a land of diversity and contrasts, is not only home to a rich tapestry of cultures but also boasts a population that reflects a dynamic interplay of...
The India Ageing Report 2023, jointly released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), offers crucial insights into the challenges...
Crude Birth Rate (CBR), General Fertility Rate (GFR) and Total Fertility Rate (TFR) The SRS 2014 estimates showed a Crude Birth Rate (CBR) of 21 and General Fertility...
The poverty estimates indicate that the highest poverty headcount ratio (HCR) exists in Bihar at 53.5 per cent as against the national average of 29.8 per cent. In...
A large number of European countries, the U.S.A., Canada, Russian Federation, Japan and Singapore in Asia, Australia and New Zealand are called developed countries because of their higher...
Population structure is considered in terms of sex composition, age, literacy, rural-urban composition etc. Sex Composition Sex Composition is studied with the help of an index which is...
The Planetary pressures-adjusted Human Development Index (PHDI) is an experimental metric that adjusts the Human Development Index (HDI) for planetary pressures.Key Points for UPSC PrelimsThis index is similar...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has released the Human Development Report 2020. The report highlights that, India has been ranked to 131st position among 189 countries in...
In the recently released 2019 Human Development Index (HDI), India secured the 129th position out of 189 countries. The index, a part of the Human Development Report by...
In a recent development, Saudi Arabia has ascended to the mantle of the G20 Presidency, thereby becoming the first Arab nation to hold this prestigious position. This transpired...
