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Source: The post World Solar Report is based on the article “ISA releases World Solar Report series” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2024 Why in the News? Recently, during the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), four key reports were released, focusing on the rapid advancements in solar energy and sustainable practices worldwide.… Continue reading World Solar Report

Source: This post on Cyberfraud Losses Projected to Reach 0.7% of GDP has been created based on the article “Cyberfraud losses could amount to 0.7% of GDP, projects Ministry’s study” published in The Hindu on 24th October 2024. Why in news? A recent study by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union Home… Continue reading Cyberfraud Losses Projected to Reach 0.7% of GDP

Source: This post on BRICS Reaches Clean Energy Milestone by End of 2024 has been created based on the article “BRICS nations hit clean energy milestone: Fossil fuels to drop under 50% by end of 2024 for first time” published in Down to Earth on 23rd October 2024. Why in news? A report from the… Continue reading BRICS Reaches Clean Energy Milestone by End of 2024

Source: This post on World Bank Report Highlights Poverty and Climate Challenges has been created based on the article “Extreme weather obstacle to an equitable world, as 3.53 billion people continue to live in poverty” published in Down to Earth on 21st October 2024. Why in news? According to the World Bank’s latest report, extreme weather… Continue reading World Bank Report Highlights Poverty and Climate Challenges

Source-This post on Global Hunger Index 2024 report is based on the article “What does the Global Hunger Index 2024 state about India?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th october 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Global Hunger Index 2024 was released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. It indicates that India faces a ‘serious’ hunger situation,… Continue reading Global Hunger Index 2024 report

Source: This post on India’s Decline on the Academic Freedom Index has been created based on the article “India slipped on academic freedom index over the past decade: report” published in The Hindu on 8th October 2024. Why in news? India’s Academic Freedom Index rankings have significantly declined over the past decade. About Academic Freedom Index… Continue reading India’s Decline on the Academic Freedom Index

Source- This post on the Comprehensive Overview of National Health Account (NHA) Estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22 has been created based on the article “National Health Account (NHA) Estimates 2020-21 and 2021-22” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the eighth and… Continue reading Comprehensive Overview of National Health Account (NHA) Estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22

Source: The post on Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 is based on the article “Tourism Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 was released.  About Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 1. Published by:  The World… Continue reading Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024

Source – This post on Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hails India rising to 39th position in the Global Innovation Index 2024” published in PIB on 28th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Global Innovation Index (GII) was released by World Intellectual Property Organization. About Global Innovation… Continue reading Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024

Source – This post on Asia Power Index is based on the article “India becomes 3rd Most Powerful Nation in Asia, Surpasses Japan in Asia Power Index” published in PIB on 26th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Asia Power Index was released by the Lowy Institute. India has secured the position as the third most powerful nation… Continue reading Asia Power Index

Source- This post on Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 is based on the article “India Achieves Tier 1 Status in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024” published in PIB on 20th September 2024. Why in News? India has attained Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024. About Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 1. Published by: International Telecommunication Union (ITU).… Continue reading Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

Source- This post on Justice Hema Committee Report has been created based on the article “What Justice Hema Committee report says, why its release was delayed” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Kerala government has recently released the Justice Hema Committee report. The report’s release was postponed for… Continue reading Justice Hema Committee Report

Source- This post on Multidimensional Vulnerability Index has been created based on the article “UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the UN General Assembly officially launched the “Multidimensional Vulnerability Index” (MVI) aimed at providing small island states and developing nations… Continue reading Multidimensional Vulnerability Index

Source- This post on Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21) has been created based on the article “A snapshot of migration in India” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? The findings of migration Survey in India (2020-21) were released recently. Key Findings from the Migration Survey in India (2020-21)… Continue reading Findings of Migration Survey in India (2020-21)

Source- This post on the State of the World’s Forests 2024 has been created based on the article “State of the World’s Forests 2024: Global efforts curb deforestation, but threats to forests from wildfires and pests remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The “State of the World’s… Continue reading State of the World’s Forests 2024

Source- This post on the Status of Garment sector in India has been created based on the article “India’s garment export woes self-inflicted: report” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) published its report. Status of Garment sector in India 1. A report by… Continue reading Status of Garment sector in India

Source- This post on India’s lost 2.6 years’ life expectancy between 2019 and 2020 has been created based on the article “Covid-19: India lost 2.6 years’ life expectancy between 2019 and 2020” published in “Business Standard” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? In the aftermath of COVID-19, India experienced a significant decline in… Continue reading Study related to decline in life expectancy post Covid

Source- This post on the SDG India Index Report has been created based on the article “India shows good progress on SDGs: NITI Aayog report” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NITI Aayog released its fourth evaluation report of India’s progress on the 16 sustainable development goals (SDGs)… Continue reading SDG India Index Report

Source- This post on the UN Report on India’s Population Growth has been created based on the article “India’s population to peak at 1.7bn in 2060s, decline afterwards; China and Japan’s population to reduce significantly” published in “LiveMint” on 12 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the UN estimated that India will remain the… Continue reading UN Report on India’s Population Growth

Source-This post on Holistic Progress Card has been created based on the article “New report card for Classes 9 -12 to cover post-school plans, entrance exams prep and college applications” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? PARAKH, a standard-setting body under NCERT, recently released the Holistic Progress Card,… Continue reading Holistic Progress Card

Source- This post “Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2024” has been created based in the World Bank’s article published on 12th June 2024. Why in News? According to the recently released “Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2024“, the the world is not on course to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)… Continue reading Tracking SDG 7: The Energy Progress Report 2024

Source– This post on Global Gender Gap Report 2024 is based on the article “Gender Gap Report 2024: India fares worse than Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan; scores low in political parity indices”  published in “Down to Earth” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the Global Gender… Continue reading Global Gender Gap Report 2024

Source– This post on Child Nutrition Report 2024 is based on the article “UNICEF: 1 in 4 young children lives in severe food poverty” published in “VOA” on 12th June 2024. Why in the News? According to the recently released Child Nutrition Report 2024, severe food poverty affects one in four children under age 5 around… Continue reading Child Nutrition Report 2024

Source- This post on World Wealth Report 2024 has been created based on the article “Wealth of HNWIs reached unprecedented levels in 2023: Capgemini study” published in “The Hindu” on 8 June 2024. Why in the News? The Capgemini Research Institute’s recently published World Wealth Report 2024. About World Wealth Report 2024 1. Released By: Capgemini… Continue reading World Wealth Report 2024

Source-This post on Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024 has been created based on the article “India ranks 39th on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development” published in “Times Travel” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? India has raised its ranking in the newly released Travel & Tourism Development Index compared to… Continue reading Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024

Source-This post on Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024) is based on the article “Weather-related disasters continue to displace more than conflict and violence” published in “Down to Earth” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024) was released by the Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC). Finding… Continue reading Global Report on Internal Displacement 2024 (GRID-2024)

Source-This post on Internet Shutdowns in India in 2023 is based on the article “India records highest number of Internet shutdowns in 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 14th May 2024. Why in the News? As per the recent study, India had the highest number of Internet shutdowns globally for the sixth consecutive year. About Internet Shutdowns… Continue reading Internet Shutdowns in India in 2023

Source-This post on World Press Freedom Index 2024 is based on the article “India’s press freedom has rapidly declined in recent years” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? In the World Press Freedom Index 2024, India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations. About World Press Freedom Index: Aspects  Description… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2024

Source– This post on  World Press Freedom Index 2023 is based on the article “India press freedom score fell over the last year: RSF” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, World Press Freedom Index 2023 was released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). India’s ranking has dropped to 161 out… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2023

Source- This post on Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC) is based on the article “Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) report” published in “Down to Earth” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? According to the 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC), nearly 282 million people faced high levels of acute… Continue reading Global Report on Food Crises 2024 (GRFC)

Source-This post on Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee is based on the article “Pivotal fourth session of negotiations on a global plastics treaty opens in Ottawa” published in “UNEP official website” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution opened… Continue reading Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee 

Source-This post on State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report has been created based on the article “Asia worst hit by disasters in 2023, 79 extreme weather events killed over 2,000: WMO report” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The World Meteorological Organization has recently published the… Continue reading State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report

Source-This post on Workers and the climate change risk has been created based on the article “More than 70% global workers exposed to climate change risks: ILO” published in “Business Standard” on 23 April 2024. Why in the news? As per the report of International Labour Organization (ILO), over 70% of workers worldwide face climate… Continue reading Workers and the climate change risk

Source- This post on the World Cybercrime Index has been created based on the article “India ranks number 10 in cybercrime, study finds” published in “Economic Times” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, an international team of researchers has compiled the ‘World Cybercrime Index’. About World Cybercrime Index 1. The ‘World Cybercrime… Continue reading World Cybercrime Index

Source– This post on IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum  is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to organise Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the IPEF organized a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore. About IPEF Clean Economy Investor… Continue reading IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum

Source– This post on Glycaemic index is based on the article “Strong link between high glycaemic index diet and diabetes, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently a study has found that consuming low glycaemic index diets might prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. About Glycemic… Continue reading Glycaemic index (GI)

Source-This post on Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study is based on the article “Nuclear power is key to development, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 4th April 2024. Why in the News? A recent study by academics at IIM Ahmedabad stated that India must prioritize investment in the energy sector and expand… Continue reading Nuclear power is key to development-IIM Ahmedabad Study

Source-This post on India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank is based on the article “South Asia, India risk squandering demographic dividend: World Bank” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd February 2024. Why in the News? The World Bank, in its latest regional update titled “Jobs for Resilience”,  has stated that the South Asia region, including… Continue reading India risking ‘squandering’ demographic dividend: World Bank’s Jobs for Resilience report

Source: This article on the Food Waste Index Report 2024 is based on “Households across the world waste 1 billion meals a day, says UN report” which was published in “The Hindu” on 29th March 2024. Why in news? Food Waste Index Report 2024, was launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP… Continue reading Food Waste Index Report 2024

Source-This post on World Air Quality Report 2023 is based on the article “Delhi World’s Most Polluted Capital Again, India Has 3rd Worst Air Quality: Report” published in “ABP News” on 19th MARCH 2024. Why in the News? According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, Delhi was identified as the city with the poorest… Continue reading World Air Quality Report 2023