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SC to deliver its verdict on the issue of same-sex marriage on Tuesday
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Millennials spend more time socializing, sleeping than elders: Study
There’s also a difference in what millennials look like. They’re more likely to be Asian, Hispanic or Latino; the groups make up over one-quarter of the generation’s population, while it’s only about 17% for the older folks. There’s a greater share of women among the older generations, largely a factor of health as women tend to live longer than men.
India’s commitment on climate change best among several nations: Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said that while India can be found somewhere between 10 and 15 position or even further down in terms of carbon emission, it is the best among any set of countries in terms of commitment to fight against climate change.
India emerges 3rd largest ecosystems for successful start ups
China pipped the USA to lead by 206 versus 203, together accounting for over 80 per cent of the worlds unicorns. Europe has 35 unicorns
India slips to 102nd rank in Global Hunger Report 2019
The report, prepared jointly by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide and German organisation Welt Hunger Hilfe termed the level of hunger in India “serious”. In 2000, India was ranked 83 out of 113 countries. Now, with 117 countries in the fray, it has dropped to 102 rank. Its GHI score has also decelerated — from 38.9 in 2005 to 32 in 2010 and then from 32 to 30.3 between 2010 and 2019.
India Halved its Poverty Rate Since 1990s, Achieved Over 7% Growth Rate in 15 Years : World Bank
India’s water management will need to provide for shifting water allocation to higher-value uses and policies to increase the value of water use within sectors. In addition, 230 million people are not properly connected to the electricity grid while generation will need to be less carbon intensive, the World Bank pointed out.
London retains status as top global financial services center, despite Brexit chaos
British data shows the total number of people employed in the City between 2016 and 2018 overall rose by 31,000, though the total number of people employed specifically in banking and insurance is down 3,000 over the period.
AXA to exit non-core bix, to focus on Asian expansion
AXA is now focusing on expanding in Asia, after its $15 billion acquisition of Bermuda-based insurer XL last year and its listing of U.S. life insurance and asset management unit AXA Equitable Holdings.
Japan government will consider extra budget for typhoon relief
At least 58 were killed in the typhoon, with 15 missing and some 211 injured nearly three days after the storm lashed much of central and eastern Japan with high winds and intense rains, public broadcaster NHK said.
Health insurance prms are on the rise in 97 countries, Pacific Prime finds
Of the 100 countries, the average international health insurance premiums for individuals ranged from USD $8,887 in the US to USD $2,728 in Thailand. Meanwhile, the average international health insurance premiums for families ranged from USD $26,883 in the US to USD $10,842 in Thailand.
IMF Downgrades India’s Growth Projection to 6.1% in 2019
“Growth will be supported by the lagged effects of monetary policy easing, a reduction in corporate income tax rates, recent measures to address corporate and environmental regulatory uncertainty, and government programs to support rural consumption, the IMF said.