ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”

Source: The post is based on the article “ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”. The report will be discussed at the… Continue reading ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”

The OECD report on climate finance

Source– This post is based on the article “The OECD Report on Climate Finance” published in “The Hindu” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published a new assessment report on climate finance ahead of the UN climate summit (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. What is… Continue reading The OECD report on climate finance

Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023: India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group

Source: The post is based on the article “Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023:India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group” published in “The Wire” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023 has been released. What is the Global Talent Competitiveness Index? Specifications Details Published by INSEAD, in collaboration… Continue reading Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023: India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group

Logistics Performance Index (LPI):11 Stakeholder Ministries/Departments meets on Measures Taken and Action Plan for Improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Ranking

Source: The post is based on the article “Logistics Performance Index (LPI):11 Stakeholder Ministries/Departments meets on Measures Taken and Action Plan for Improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Ranking” published in “PIB” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? Several Ministries recently held discussions on measures taken and action plans needed for improving India’s… Continue reading Logistics Performance Index (LPI):11 Stakeholder Ministries/Departments meets on Measures Taken and Action Plan for Improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Ranking

India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means

Source– This post is based on the article “India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means” published in “Live mint” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? India’s weightage on the MSCI Emerging Markets(EM) index will rise after inclusion of nine Indian stocks. What is MSCI Emerging Markets Index? Aspect Details What is it?… Continue reading India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means

Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties

Source: The post is based on the article “Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties” published in “Business Standard” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with the US on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an Innovation Handshake”. What is an Innovation… Continue reading Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties

9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana

Source: The post is based on the article “9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana. What is the India International Science… Continue reading 9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana

World Governance Index: Need for World Bank’s governance indicators to be transparent

Source: The post is based on the article “World Governance Index: Need for World Bank’s governance indicators to be transparent” published in “Indian Express” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? Chief Economic Advisor has raised concerns over the use of Worldwide Governance Index Indicators in ratings assessment by credit ratings agencies. He has… Continue reading World Governance Index: Need for World Bank’s governance indicators to be transparent

THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023

Source– This post “THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023” is based on the article “The Apex-level International outreach of the Indian Navy towards a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific” published in “PIB” on 14 November 2023. Why in the News? The annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy – the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – will… Continue reading THE INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2023

State of Application Security Report: Digital infra gaps drive surge in cyberattacks in India

Source: The post is based on the article “State of Application Security Report: Digital infra gaps drive surge in cyberattacks in India” published in “Business Standard” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? According to the State of Application Security Report, India has witnessed a 70% rise in cyberattacks in the third quarter (Q3)… Continue reading State of Application Security Report: Digital infra gaps drive surge in cyberattacks in India

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