India's Wealth Inequality and Key Events

This week, we learned that India has one of the highest levels of income and wealth inequality in the world.

The top 10% of earners make 58% of the national income, while the bottom 50% only make 15%.

The richest 10% also hold 65% of the total wealth, and the top 1% alone hold 40%.

The World Inequality Report 2026 provided these details.

Additionally, International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day were observed on December 9 and 10, respectively.

The India International Science Festival 2025 was held in New Delhi, focusing on science-led growth for a self-reliant India.

The Indian government is making changes to the Atomic Energy Act to allow private companies to operate nuclear power plants.

Diwali was added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

There were also updates on global initiatives like Pax Silica and the Trump Gold Card program.

In sports, Germany won the FIH Junior World Cup, and the Netherlands won the FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup.

These events highlight important issues and achievements in various fields.