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Africa’s working-age population likely to top Asian labour force by 2100
The two most populous nations also are aging fast. By 2050, China and India will account for 31% of total population and 39% of the world’s seniors. Meanwhile both will see their share of the global labor force shrink. India’s working-age population is projected to peak around 2050, but 40 years later there will be fewer 15-to-64-year-olds than there are today.
Odisha received 26.3% deficit rainfall till July 19
The minister said only nine districts – Koraput, Khurda, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Cuttack, Jharsuguda, Puri, Malkangiri and Bargarh received normal rainfall, while the rest 21 got less than normal precipitation.
FPIs go on selling spree post super-rich tax, withdraw Rs 7,712 cr in July
According to the latest data available with depositories, a net sum of Rs 7,712.12 crore has been pulled out from equities during July 1-19. However, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) pumped in Rs 9,371.12 crore in the debt segment during the period.
Modi govt 2.0 sets sights on making India USD 5 trillion economy
The government was off the blocks on day one and set the ball rolling on manifesto promises such as pension schemes for farmers, small traders and unorganised workers, extension of PM-KISAN to all farmers, and setting up of a Jal Shakti Ministry, say political observers.
Fed’s Bullard sees cryptocurrencies shifting US financial system
While it is possible for multiple currencies to exist simultaneously and lead to more voluntary transactions, “in the real world, some of these now-enabled transactions may be illegal or quasi-legal,” he said.
Ebola outbreak declared international emergency by WHO
The spread of the disease outbreak across borders is a requirement for the trigger to be activated for the at-risk tranche of the World Bank’s IBRD CAR 111-112 catastrophe bond, that backs the Pandemic Emergency Financing Facility (PEF).
Subsidy for EVs only for commercial vehicles, not personal usage:Govt
“Proposals are invited from cities that intend to develop charging infrastructure in million-plus cities as per 2011 census. Initially, 1,000 EV charging stations are earmarked for development through the EOI (expressions of interest). These charging stations will be sanctioned in different cities after evaluation of the proposals received under the EOI, ”the minister said
India down 3 Places in mobile, broadband speed: Report
“India is one of the geographically largest and most populated country in the world, meaning a well laid out network that is able to handle high volumes of usage is a key in supporting the internet needs of the Indian market. Despite these challenges in India, further advancements in both 4G and 5G network technology will continue to improve network efficiency,” he said.
Better career prospects, sense of fulfilment attract expats to India: Survey
“Our study shows that more professionals are choosing to work abroad, helping them achieve their ambitions and long-term financial goals, from improving their job prospects and access to better education for their children to buying property or saving more for retirement,” HSBC India Head of Retail Banking and Wealth Management Ramakrishnan S said.
Digital transaction volumes up 51% in 2018-19 to 3,133.5 crore, says Ravi Shankar Prasad
“While the volume of transactions on BHIM app has increased during the same period, its share as a percent of all transactions on BHIM UPI platform has come down due to overall growth in the digital payment transactions, emergence and growth of new payment service providers like Paytm, PhonePe, Google Tez, etc,” the minister said.