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countryRepublic of IndiaBharatHindustan
India is the world's most populous country and the fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP. A federal parliamentary democratic republic with 28 states and 8 union territories.
11 stories142.6 cr Population6.8% GDP Growth74.04% Literacy Rate70.8 yrs Life Expectancy
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142.6 cr
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6.8%
G D P Growth
74.04%
Literacy Rate
70.8 yrs
Life Expectancy
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Annual GDP growth rate (%)
| year | growth |
|---|---|
| 2020-21 | -5.8 |
| 2021-22 | 9.1 |
| 2022-23 | 7.2 |
| 2023-24 | 8.2 |
| 2024-25 | 7 |
| 2025-26 | 6.8 |
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Reserve Bank of India
India's central banking institution controlling monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial system regulation.
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Ministry of Rural Development
Nodal ministry of Government of India responsible for rural development policies, programmes, and schemes including MGNREGA, PMAY-G, and DAY-NRLM.
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Ministry of Finance
Nodal ministry of Government of India responsible for taxation, fiscal policy, financial sector regulation, and Union Budget preparation.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Nodal ministry responsible for women's empowerment, child development, nutrition, and the ICDS programme.
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United Nations
India is a founding member of the United Nations (1945) and has served as a non-permanent member of the Security Council eight times. India is the largest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, with over 2,50,000 troops deployed across 49 missions since 1948.
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World Trade Organization
India is a founding member of the WTO (1995) and its predecessor GATT (1947). India is one of the most active users of the WTO dispute settlement mechanism and has been both complainant and respondent in numerous trade disputes. India's trade policy at the WTO focuses on protecting agricultural subsidies, special and differential treatment for developing countries, and resisting expanded mandates on investment and e-commerce.
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International Monetary Fund
India is a founding member of the IMF (1945) and holds a 2.63% quota share and 2.34% voting power. India has taken IMF assistance during balance of payments crises in 1981, 1991, and the 1990s IMF programme catalysed India's landmark economic liberalisation. India's 16th Quota Review position advocates for increased voice for dynamic emerging economies.
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World Bank
India is a founding member of the World Bank (IBRD: 1945, IDA: 1960) and is the largest recipient of IDA (International Development Association) funds historically. The World Bank lends $3-5 billion annually to India across sectors including rural development, health, education, infrastructure, and water. The World Bank's Logistics Performance Index and Ease of Doing Business reports are key benchmarks for Indian policy.
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World Health Organization
India is a founding member of WHO (1948) and hosts the WHO South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) in New Delhi. India has been a major beneficiary of WHO technical assistance for polio eradication (certified polio-free in 2014), tuberculosis control, maternal health, and pandemic preparedness. India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) aligns with WHO prequalification standards for pharmaceutical exports.
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G20
India is a founding member of the G20 (1999) and held a landmark Presidency in 2023, hosting the New Delhi Leaders' Summit. Under India's presidency, the G20 focused on climate finance, digital public infrastructure, women-led development, and Global South representation. India's push for the African Union's permanent G20 membership was a key diplomatic achievement.
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BRICS
India is a founding member of BRICS (2009), the grouping of major emerging economies. BRICS has evolved from an economic cooperation forum to a platform for reforming global governance institutions. India uses BRICS to advance its positions on UNSC reform, counter-terrorism, multilateral development bank reform, and the creation of alternative payment systems.
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