Planet sizzles as May becomes second warmest ever recorded globally
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Summary
The average May 2026 sea surface temperature was the second warmest on record for the month at 20.90°C, behind May 2024 (20.93°C)
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source BusinessLine - Economy
Published Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right