World Economics

 Is there any post such as Secretary of War in US now? If so who holds the position now?  Yes, as of 2026, the position of Secretary of War has been re-established.  Who holds the position: Pete Hegseth is the current Secretary of War. Background: Hegseth was originally sworn in as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense on January 25, 2025. Following a decision by President Donald Trump to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, the change took effect on September 5, 2025, with Hegseth transitioning to the title of Secretary of War.  U.S. Department of War (.gov) U.S. Department of War (.gov)   Key Details Department: U.S. Department of War (formerly Department of Defense). Role: The Secretary of War is a Cabinet-level position overseeing the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and other military services. Deputy: Steve Feinberg serves as the Deputy Secretary of War.  U.S. Department of War (.gov) U.S. Department of War (.gov) The official website fo...

  Based on 2024–2025 IMF and World Bank data,   India's nominal per capita income is approximately  $2,600–$3,050 , while Bangladesh's is approximately  $2,550–$2,960 . While Bangladesh briefly overtook India in nominal terms during 2020-2021 due to pandemic-related contraction, recent data indicates India has maintained a slightly higher nominal per capita income.   International Monetary Fund | IMF  +4 Key Income Details India:  Nominal per capita GDP was estimated around   (2024-25). Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) per capita income is notably higher at roughly  . Bangladesh:  Nominal per capita GDP was estimated around   (2024-25). Its recent rapid economic growth, driven by exports and social improvements, closed the gap with India. Context:  While Bangladesh's growth story has shown remarkable resilience, both countries are grappling with the impacts of inflation and global economic shifts.   International Mo...