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Negative Growth

Negative growth refers to a decline in economic activity. It indicates a contraction in a country's economy. This can result from various factors, such as reduced consumer spending or decreased investment. Negative growth often leads to higher unemployment rates. It can also affect government revenues and public services. Policymakers may need to implement measures to stimulate growth and recovery.

Biodiversity in Soil Ecosystems

The Earth's soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet; it's a bustling ecosystem teeming with an...

 January 18, 2024

Census 2011

Definition of Rural and Urban Areas in Census 2011 Statutory Town All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment...

 December 3, 2022

Growth of Population

Growth of population is expressed in terms of growth rate which is the net change in population between...

 November 14, 2022

World Population’Growth and Distribution

This is the change of population expressed in percentage. Natural Growth of Population This is the population increase...

 November 3, 2022

According to the recent RBI study, why will inflation target below 6% might hurt growth?

According to a RBI study done under Ravindra Dholakia, a former member of the monetary policy committee, India's...

 May 25, 2021

Negative yield bonds

Negative yield bonds may be defined as debt instruments, which offer to pay maturity amount less than the...

 November 25, 2020

Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)

The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a crucial economic indicator that provides valuable insights into the...

 July 1, 2020

Eight Core Industries Contract by 23.4% in May 2020

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has recently released data indicating a contraction of 23.4% in May 2020...

 June 30, 2020

India’s Economy Faces Possible Depression Post-Covid Lockdown

As India prepares to step out of the Covid-19 lockdown, ongoing debates among experts are focusing on the...

 June 7, 2020

India’s Economic Growth Slows to 11-Year Low

The National Statistical Office (NSO) has recently released provisional data suggesting that the economic growth of India has...

 May 29, 2020

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