Poverty

The rise of Ajay Banga, the India-origin executive likely to be next World Bank chief, and challenges ahead

India-born Ajay Banga is set to become World Bank’s next chief unopposed. A former CEO of Mastercard, he is a veteran in the finance and banking sector. However, his appointment comes at a challenging time for the institution amid global inflation, the Ukraine war, and the threat of climate change

At least 29 African migrants die when two boats sink off Tunisia

Tunisia has taken over from Libya as a main departure point for people fleeing poverty and conflict in Africa and the Middle East in the hope of a better life in Europe

Will Russia’s war with Ukraine push 141 million people into ‘extreme poverty’?

Research published in the journal Nature Energy has said that soaring energy prices triggered by Russia’s conflict with Ukraine could push millions of people across the world into ‘extreme poverty’. The authors have urged governments to protect vulnerable households from the crisis

Hunger Pangs: How Russia's war in Ukraine is starving the world

An enduring global food crisis has become one of the farthest-reaching consequences of Russia’s war in Ukraine, contributing to widespread starvation, poverty and premature deaths. It is estimated that more than 345 million people are suffering from or at risk of acute food insecurity

International Day for Eradication of Poverty 2022: History and significance

On 22 December, 1992, the UN General Assembly declared 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Extreme poverty forces Maharashtra tribals to lease children to goatherds for money

The matter came to light after an 11-year-old girl working as a labourer died recently

Argentines yearn for former First Lady Eva Peron, 70 years after her death

Seven decades after her death, Evita continues to awaken passions in Argentina as her followers believe her image as a champion of the poor is more relevant than ever at a time when inequality and poverty are rising as the economy remains stagnated amid galloping inflation

World Population Day 2022: Theme, history, significance of day marked to create awareness about overpopulation problems

World Population Day 2022 theme is 'A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all - Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all'

UNDP says inflation pushed 71 million people into poverty since Ukraine war

The UNDP report estimates that 51.6 million more people fell into poverty in the first three months after the war, living off $1.90 a day or less

BSP chief Mayawati asks Union government to reconsider Agnipath scheme; calls it 'unfair'

In a series of tweets, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said that the new move of recruitment of soldiers to the Armed Forces will add to the woes of the people already beset with inflation and poverty