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15 October: International Day of Rural Women
The International Day of Rural Women is observed annually across the world on 15 October to recognize the critical role and contribution of rural women. Significance of the day: Highlights the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Underdevelopment: Concept and Meaning
World Development Report categorizes economies on the basis of income in three categories viz. high income, middle income and low income economies. Usually, high income countries are known as developed / advanced economies while low income countries are known as ..
Angus Deaton’s contribution to Indian policy making
The main focus of the Deaton’s study is on measurement issues. In the 1980’s, the research in the economic development was mostly based theoretical and wherever it was empirical, it was based on the aggregate data from nation accounts. And ..
Union Cabinet gives nod to Tripartite Agreement of IBSA Fund for the Alleviation of Poverty and Hunger
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of the Tripartite Agreement on the IBSA Fund for the Alleviation of Poverty and Hunger. The IBSA fund for the Alleviation of Poverty and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
17 October: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Every year 17 October is being observed as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty throughout the world. Significance of Day: The Day seeks to promote awareness among people to eradicate poverty and destitution around the world particularly in developing ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Extreme poverty to fall below 10% for first time: World Bank
For the first time less than 10 per cent of the world’s population will be living in extreme poverty by the end of 2015. It was revealed by the World Bank report projections released by Bank President Jim Yong Kim ..