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ED scores over citizen's fundamental rights in Supreme Court ruling on Money Laundering Act
The Supreme Court verdict on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) lends more power to the ED and infringes on an individual’s fundamental rights
Retail inflation prints at 6.71% in July, declining for the third straight month
The drop in inflation in July is primarily attributed to easing global commodity prices given the looming recession fears. The international crude oil prices are down about 9% this month and below 100 dollars a barrel, hitting pre-Ukraine crisis lows. The fuel tax cut announced by the government has contributed to lower fuel price-based inflation. Restrictions on wheat exports and lower import duties have contributed to easing the pressure on food items.
Wholesale Inflation
It measures the changes in the wholesale price of basket of 697 goods. The quantum of rise in the WPI month-after-month is used to measure the level of wholesale inflation in the economy.
Retail Inflation
It is a general rise in consumer price levels where a unit of currency effectively buys lesser goods and services. More commonly, people refer to inflation as "the rising cost of living".
Learning & Development Facilities
Statistical insights on the count, coverage and specialisations offered by schools, colleges, universities and standalone institutions across India.
Global Gender Gap Report
A report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) designed to measure gender-based gaps in access to resources and opportunities in countries.
World Happiness Report
An annual publication of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and contains and rankings of national happiness based on respondent ratings of their own lives.
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The BJP government admitted in Parliament today that since 2014, while 22 crore youth applied for jobs, the Central govt. was able to provide only 7.22 lakh jobs. #unemployment #TalkingPoint pic.twitter.com/QCudxeuQyr
— The Mirrority (@TheMirrority) July 28, 2022
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