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
Pazhayar river basin is a perennial river carries water throughout the year from Kothiyar, Pachiparai dam and Perunchani dam in Kanyakumari district. Water quality of Pazhayar river basin is analyzed by
The phenomenon of population ageing is becoming a major concern for the policy makers all over the world, for both developed and developing countries, during last two decades. But the problems arising
The objective of the study was to estimate prevalence of overweight and obesity in apparently healthy children from five zones of India in the age group of 2 to 17 years and to examine trends in body mass
There is a debate in India about the possible extension of minimum wages to all wage-earners. This study provides some benchmark figures on the effects of either making the national minimum wage floor
<p> On examining the dynamics of the processes of change in the status of labour and employment in the rapidly globalising state of Gujarat in India, this study shows that the rapid growth in the state
This article analyses the impact of the 2008-09 global economic meltdown on workers in the unorganised sector of the gem polishing and construction industries in Rajasthan. Based on a primary survey, it
At Rs.1,35,814 it ranks third highest in the country, reveals report The per capita income of Delhi at current prices for the year 2010-11 ranked third among all States and Union Territories in the country, only behind Goa and Chandigarh, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Friday while releasing a report on Estimates of State Domestic Product of Delhi that has been prepared by the Directorate
Despite huge health-related diseases coupled with poor health infarstructure, life expectancy in India has shot up from 61 years in 2000 to 65 years in 2009, according to a latest report by the World Health Organisation (WHO). However, what is a matter of concern is that life expectancy in India remains much lower compared to countries in the sub-continent region with even as small island such
<p>World Health Statistics 2011 contains WHO’s annual compilation of health-related data for its 193 Member States, and includes a summary of the progress made towards achieving the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and associated targets.</p>
As part of the Copenhagen Accord, Annex I Parties (industrialised countries) and non-Annex I Parties (developing countries) have submitted reduction proposals (pledges) and mitigation actions to the UNFCCC