2023 disasters in numbers
In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards. These events resulted in 86,473 fatalities and affected 93.1 million people. The economic losses
In 2023, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded a total of 399 disasters related to natural hazards. These events resulted in 86,473 fatalities and affected 93.1 million people. The economic losses
Question raised in Rajya Sabha regarding import of vaccines, 12/08/2014.
Africa's under eighteen population is expected to increase by 1 billion while overall population will double in size reaching 2.4 billion by 2050, a new report by the UN says. According to the report,
Menace continues despite apex court norms The Supreme Court has directed the State governments to provide up-to-date data on steps taken to curb female foeticide. The recent order by a Bench headed
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Indrabati project as National Project, 04/08/2014.
The percentage of fully immunized children in the age group 12-23 months has increased noticeably in the state, points out the recently released annual health survey (AHS) 2012-13. The percentage of fully
PRB's World Population Data Sheet is an annual report on the world’s demographic, health, and environmental progress and challenges. This year's data sheet provides detailed information on 16 population,
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Question raised in Rajya Sabha on measures to control rising prices of essential commodities, 25/07/2014.