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Saturday, May 31, 2025
DLSA Observes World No Tobacco Day in Coordination with Advocates at District Bar Room
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, alongwith the Administrator UT Chandigarh, to Felicitate International and National Level Sportspersons of Chandigarh
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Market Summary – Tuesday - 27 May, 2025
Market Summary – Tuesday
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Benchmark Indices:
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Nifty 50 closed 163 points (0.65%) lower at 24,838.
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Sensex fell 592 points (0.72%) to end at 81,5845.
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Nifty Bank declined 220 points (0.40%) to close at 55,351.30.
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Small and Midcap Stocks:
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BSE Smallcap rose 98 points (0.19%) to finish at 51,865.29.
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BSE Midcap gained 80.33 points (0.18%) to end at 45,191.80.
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Sector Highlights:
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Defense index outperformed, rallying over 1%.
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Profit booking seen in selective Auto, Banking, and IT stocks.
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Market showed non-directional activity; traders waiting for a breakout.
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Intraday Movement:
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Nifty 50 fell up to 1.17% intraday.
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Sensex corrected by 1.27% at the lowest point during the session.
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Top Gainers (Nifty 50):
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Jio Financial (+3.87%)
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IndusInd Bank
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Trent
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Adani Ports
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Sun Pharma
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Top Losers:
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UltraTech Cement
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JSW Steel
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ITC
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Tata Motors
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Grasim Industries
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Market Cap Movers:
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Jaipuria Group market cap surged over 6.6%; both stocks in green.
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Followed by Adani Group (+3.39%) and L G Balakrishnan (+3.04%).
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Future Group market cap declined by 3.13%.
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Top Sectoral Performers:
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Shipping sector led gains; majority of its 5 stocks closed positive.
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Plastic sector market cap rose by 1.48%.
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Rubber sector market cap increased by 1.23%.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
STUDY NOTES - UPSC IAS - TOTAL FERTILITY RATE (TFR)
TOTAL FERTILITY RATE (TFR)
1. Context
Delhi has not only recorded the lowest Total Fertility Rate (TFR), the average number of children per woman, but also the highest decline in the TFR in recent years.The Sample Registration System (SRS) report by the Registrar General of India for 2021, released on May 7, stated that Delhi’s TFR was 1.4 in 2021 against 1.9 in 2011, a 26.3% decline
2. About the Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is a key demographic indicator that helps us understand the average number of children a woman in a specific population will have during her lifetime, assuming current birth patterns persist. It's different from the crude birth rate, which simply measures the number of births per 1,000 people in a population in a given year.
What it measuresThe average number of children a woman will have throughout her reproductive lifespan.
It considers age-specific fertility rates, which means it takes into account the different birth rates at different ages within the population.
Provides a longer-term perspective on population dynamics compared to the crude birth rate.
SignificanceHelps assess population growth trends and predict future population size.
Informs policy decisions related to education, healthcare, social security, and economic development.
Understanding TFR is crucial for analyzing the potential demographic dividend, which refers to the economic and social benefits that can arise from a large working-age population due to declining fertility rates.
CalculationSumming the age-specific fertility rates (ASFRs) for all fertile age groups (typically 15-49 years) and multiplying by five.
ASFRs represent the average number of births per 1,000 women in a specific age group.
Key TFR levelsReplacement fertility rate: Around 2.1 children per woman, ensures population stability without growth or decline due to births and deaths (excluding migration).
TFR below replacement: Indicates a declining population, with potential implications for workforce size and economic growth.
TFR above replacement: Leads to population growth, requiring investments in infrastructure and resources to support the growing population.
3. What does the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0 mean?
A Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0 means that, on average, each woman in the population is expected to give birth to two children over her reproductive lifetime. This value represents the replacement level of fertility, where each generation replaces itself in the population. When the TFR is around 2.0, it indicates that the population is stable, with births balancing deaths over time.
A Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.0 indicates several key thingsAverage Children per Woman: In that specific population, on average, a woman will have two children during her lifetime, assuming current birth patterns remain unchanged. This means that each generation of women is replacing itself, without population growth or decline due solely to births and deaths (excluding migration).
Replacement Fertility Rate: A TFR of 2.0 is often referred to as the replacement fertility rate. This is because it signifies the level of fertility needed to maintain a stable population size over time, considering only births and deaths. However, it's important to note that the exact replacement level can vary slightly depending on mortality rates, particularly child mortality.
Demographic Transition: A TFR of 2.0 suggests that the population is likely in the later stages of the demographic transition. This transition involves a shift from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates. In this stage, populations typically experience a decline in fertility, followed by a decline in mortality, leading to a stabilization of population size.
Global Context: While 2.0 is the replacement fertility rate, the global average TFR is currently around 2.3, indicating slight population growth. However, many developed countries have TFRs below replacement level, which can lead to an ageing population and potential challenges for social security systems and workforce size.
Policy Implications: Understanding the TFR is crucial for policymakers in various areas like education, healthcare, social security, and economic development. A TFR below replacement may necessitate policies encouraging childbirth or attracting immigration to address potential workforce shortages. Conversely, a high TFR might require investments in infrastructure and resources to support a growing population.
Rachna Singh got Gold Medal for coming first in Naturopathy and Yoga(NDDY)
Rachna Singh got Gold Medal for coming first in Naturopathy and Yoga(NDDY)
Dr. Rachna Singh said that she has done a three and a half year course of Naturopathy and Yoga conducted by Gandhi National Academy of Naturopathy and Yoga, New Delhi. Dr. Rachna Singh further said that she applies Naturopathy and Yoga on herself. She practices Yoga regularly and if she has any disease, she cures it through Naturopathy only. In modern medical style, the disease is suppressed but in Naturopathy, the disease is eradicated from its root. In this, emphasis is given on the reason why the disease occurred and the disease is removed by purifying the body. By doing this the disease does not come back again and again. While giving the message, he said that every person should adopt naturopathy and yoga so that he can stay healthy.
On this occasion, Dr. Harish Yadav (Hisar), Preeti Goyal, Rupinder Kaur, Dr. Jasmeet Singh Bedi, Dr. Aditya Bhardwaj, Dr. HC Gupta, Mukesh Kumar Agarwal, Naresh Sharma, Amit, Rama Devi, Vicky, Deepak Khetrapal, Manoj, Veerbhan, Amardeep Kaur, Pravesh Kumar Gaur, Avtar Singh, Rajesh Kumari, Sanjeev Dilawari, Alpana Sharma, Neetu Sharma etc. were present.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh Directs Adoption of Quality Standards
Saturday, May 10, 2025
เคเคฌ เคฆेเคถ เคชुเคाเคฐे, เคคो เคนเคฎ เคคैเคฏाเคฐ เคเคก़े เคนों” – Governor Kataria’s Call to the Youth Echoes Across Chandigarh.
Alert Updates Amid India Pakistan Tensions - Chandigarh Mohali Panchkula
Friday, May 9, 2025
Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla calls emergency response meeting amidst India-Pakistan tensions*
Panchkula schools closed, Punjab University exams exams postponed amid tensions between India and Pakistan - 9 May, 2025
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
MC Conducts Briefing Session on Rain Water Harvesting for RWA Members*
Sunday, May 4, 2025
NINE, PGIMER, organizes Walkathon to Combat Drug Addiction as a part of the Ongoing initiative ‘Nashamukt Chandigarh’*
Thursday, May 1, 2025
MC Chandigarh launches 7 days Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidaari abhiyan
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15th June*
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