> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🏭 US military budget nears $1 trillion. French regions top EU crop value shares. Indian undergrad enrolments rise. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/us-military-budget-nears-1-trillion-french-regions-top-eu-crop-value-shares-indian-undergrad-enrolments-rise/ - Published: 2026-04-10T07:20:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-10T07:20:39.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #576 looks at Indian undergraduate enrolments, crop value shares in the EU, and global military budgets. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello 👋** MyDIGITAL Corporation [partners](https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/798533?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with Oracle to train 300,000 Malaysians in AI skills by 2029\. CBSE [introduces](https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/school-education/cbse-rolls-out-curriculum-on-computational-thinking-ai-for-classes-3-8-from-2026-27/129981880?ref=newsletters.qs.com) computational thinking and AI curriculum for students in classes 3–8\. 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The upward trend reflects [expanding access to higher education](https://www.interesjournals.org/articles/higher-education-in-india-vision2047the-changing-education-landscape-un-india-115174.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and growing demand for university qualifications among young people. Rising enrolments also signal a larger future workforce with tertiary skills supporting economic development. [The National Education Policy 2020](https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload%5Ffiles/mhrd/files/NEP%5FFinal%5FEnglish%5F0.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com), implemented by the Government of India, aims to expand higher education participation and improve institutional capacity. ## **🍃** French regions top EU crop value shares [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-7caa4bfe-cf9a-411d-9bd6-8c8e50a229d7.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCHWZ8GYG3NVQNREO9RI?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Several regions in the European Union reported crop output shares above 84% in 2023, including four regions in France. The data shows crop production dominating agricultural value in many regions with favourable climates, specialised farming systems, and strong market access. Mediterranean and peri-urban regions often focus on [high value crops](https://forumias.com/blog/high-value-crops-significance-challenges-explained-pointwise/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) such as fruits, vegetables, and wine. [The Common Agricultural ](https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/cap-overview/cap-glance%5Fen?ref=newsletters.qs.com)Policy implemented by the European Commission supports regional agricultural productivity and sustainability. ## 🤖 The United States led global military spending [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/03/data-src-image-4c88a4cc-93c5-4708-8599-632dae062ff4.png)](https://index.holoniq.com/charts/HCH8FBTXTGKWCAK2ECAG?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [Global military spending](https://www.reachingcriticalwill.org/resources/fact-sheets/critical-issues/5441-military-spending?ref=newsletters.qs.com) remains highly concentrated among a few major economies. In 2025, the United States recorded the largest defence budget in the world. The gap reflects differences in economic size, global security commitments, and the [size of its defence sector](https://www.capgemini.com/be-en/insights/expert-perspectives/scaling-up-a-strategic-imperative-for-the-defense-industry/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Advanced technological and manufacturing requirements significantly drive prices and increase demand. Other countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, and India, maintain relatively smaller but still substantial budgets. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. 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