23Jul 2025

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Indian Cities: Jobs Rise Amid Climate Challenges

Indian Cities Face Job Growth and Climate-Related Threats Why in the News? A World Bank report projects that by 2030, Indian cities will create 70% of new jobs but risk losing $5 billion annually to pluvial floods unless climate-resilient infrastructure and governance reforms are implemented. This highlights the urgent need for sustainable urban development in …

21Apr 2025

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BEAT THE HEAT WITH PEOPLE-CENTRIC RESPONSES

Why in the News? On March 15, 2025, several States and cities in India experienced the first severe heatwave of the year. This occurrence was 20 days earlier than the first severe heatwave in 2024, indicating a shift in seasonal patterns. The early onset suggests that India may be heading into another exceptionally warm year …

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BEAT THE HEAT WITH PEOPLE-CENTRIC RESPONSES

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