Context: There was a recent attack on workers involved in the construction of the Z-Morh tunnel by militants in Kashmir. The Z-Morh tunnel connects the popular tourist destination Sonmarg with Kangan town, located in Ganderbal district, Kashmir. Part of the Zojila Tunnel Project: The Z-Morh tunnel is part of a …
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Demographic Shift and India
Context: India’s elderly population (those aged 60 and above) is expanding rapidly. In 2023, there are 149 million elderly individuals, making up 10.5% of the total population. By 2050, this figure is projected to reach 347 million, or 20.8% of the population. Challenges of an Ageing Population Increasing Dependency Ratio: …
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