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Top gold producing countries in the world
- China was the largest producer in the world in 2024 and accounted for around 10 percent of total global production.
- Gold mining is a global business with operations on every continent, except Antarctica, and gold is extracted from mines of widely varying types and scale.
China has the highest reserves of rare earths at 44 million metric tons. The country was also the world’s leading rare earths producer in 2024 by a long shot, producing 270,000 MT.
Rare earths are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust, but minable concentrations are less common than for most other mineral commodities.
China was also the world’s leading rare earth producer in 2024 by a long shot, producing 270,000 MT.
15 Carbon Fund countries that have signed the Emission Reductions Payment Agreements (ERPA)
- Nepal received its first $9.4 million payment from the World Bank’s FCPF for reducing $1.88 million tons of CO₂ under its REDD+ program in the Terai Arc Landscape.
- The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) is a global partnership that brings together governments, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and the private sector to help countries reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and strengthen sustainable forest management.
- The FCPF has 15 ERPAs with a total contract value of over $721 million, committing to reduce emissions through reforestation programs by more than 144 million tons of carbon by the end of 2028.
Top 20 silver producing countries
- Mexico remained the leading silver mine-producing country, followed by China, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.
- Global silver mine production grew 0.9% to 819.7 Moz in 2024, driven by increased output from Australian lead/zinc mines and the full recovery of Mexico's Peñasquito mine.
World largest market of industrial robots - new installations
- China dominated the 2024 global industrial robot market with a record 295,000 installations, representing 54% of global deployments.
- Chinese manufacturers now lead their domestic market for the first time (57% share, up from 28% a decade ago). Japan remains the second-largest market with 44,500 units installed, a 4% drop.
Elements Influencing Online Shopping Decisions Among 16+ Internet Users: Global
Free delivery is the biggest push to buy online, with discounts, reviews, and easy returns close behind.
From Zurich to San Francisco, these cities demand some of the highest living expenses worldwide.
This index measures the relative prices of consumer goods and services—including groceries, dining, transportation, and utilities—but excludes housing costs like rent or mortgage payments. For example, a city with a Cost of Living Index of 120 suggests that everyday expenses are 20% higher than in New York City (NYC), excluding rent.
Deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones!!!
To the brave souls who lost their lives and those injured, your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We honor your courage and the voices you raised for the country. Our deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. We stand with you in solidarity and call for truth, justice, and accountability.
हालैको प्रदर्सनका क्रममा जीवन गुमाएका युवाहरू र घाइते हुनुभएकाहरूको बलिदान हामी कहिल्यै बिर्सने छैनौं। देशका लागि आवाज उठाउने उहाँहरूको साहसको हामी उच्च सम्मान गर्दछौं। शोकसन्तप्त परिवारजनलाई हाम्रो हार्दिक समवेदना। हामी यस कठिन घडीमा तपाईंहरूसँग एकाकार छौं र सत्य, न्याय अनि जवाफदेहिताका लागि आह्वान गर्दछौं।
Nepal’s National Elections: Voter Turnout Through the Years
Tracing Nepal’s electoral journey from 2064 BS to 2079 BS, the data reflects both rising participation and persistent challenges in voter engagement. Voter turnout has grown, but high invalid votes remain a concern, underscoring the need for voter education and electoral reforms.
Nearly 138 million children, 59 million girls and 78 million boys are in child labour, accounting for almost 8 per cent of all children globally.
Child labour still affects nearly 138 million children worldwide; 54 million of these children are in hazardous work.
Children aged 15-17 years account for 57% of all children performing hazardous work, followed by 12-14 year-olds (24%) and 5-11 year-olds (19%). Hazardous work is statistically defined as working in high-risk industries or occupations or working 43+ hours per week.
In fiscal year 2081/82, the Cyber Bureau received 18,926 complaint applications against various social platforms.
With 9,829 complaints received, Facebook became the platform with the most applications, followed by TikTok with 3,086, WhatsApp with 2,305, Telegram with 1,509, Instagram with 1115, and so on in fiscal year 2081/82 B.S.
Top 10 public companies with the highest total debt as of 4th November 2025, illustrating the scale of corporate borrowing worldwide.
Major Hydropower Projects in Nepal (in Operation)
Top operational hydropower stations powering Nepal’s grid, showcasing the nation’s largest sources of renewable energy generation.
Amid Nepal’s push for clean energy, several hydropower firms including Bhujung, Yambaling, Solu, Taksar Pikhuwa Khola, Ridge Line, Kalinchowk, and Him River Power are queuing up to tap into public markets with IPOs.


































































































