News: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda recently signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity during a meeting hosted by President Donald J. Trump. About Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity The Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda peace agreement is officially known as the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. Signed on: It… Continue reading Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity
Category: Index | Reports | Summits
World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025
News- The World Summit on Disaster Management 2025 in Dehradun announced stronger weather forecasting capacity for disaster-prone Uttarakhand. About World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025 WSDM 2025 is a global platform on disaster resilience that brings together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders to discuss strategies for disaster risk reduction in a changing climate.… Continue reading World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025
Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) Framework
News: The government told the Rajya Sabha that India’s performance on 26 key global indices is being reviewed under GIRG. About Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) Framework GIRG is an initiative by India to track and improve its standing on 26 selected global indices through inter-ministerial coordination. Aim: Its aim is to find… Continue reading Global Indices for Reforms and Growth (GIRG) Framework
Global Call for Abstracts on Gender-Transformative AI Solutions
News: MeitY and UN Women India have opened a global submission process to document gender-responsive AI solutions for women and girls. About Global Call for Abstracts on Gender-Transformative AI Solutions It is a global invitation to submit abstracts of real, implemented AI solutions that advance gender equality for women and girls, especially across the Global… Continue reading Global Call for Abstracts on Gender-Transformative AI Solutions
Asia Power Index 2025
News: India has secured the third rank in the Asia Power Index 2025, while the United States and China hold the 1st and 2nd positions respectively. About Asia Power Index 2025 The Asia Power Index is an annual assessment that measures the ability of countries to shape and respond to their external environment and evaluates… Continue reading Asia Power Index 2025
Global Methane Status Report 2025
News: The Global Methane Status Report was released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) at COP30 in Belem. About Global Methane Status Report 2025 The report provides updates on global progress on methane mitigation and the remaining work needed to achieve the Global Methane Pledge, as well as the potential for further ambition. Released by: It… Continue reading Global Methane Status Report 2025
World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report
News: Recently UN DESA released the new World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report using the Degree of Urbanization methodology. About World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report It gives population estimates and projections using the Degree of Urbanization. Prepared by: It is prepared by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN… Continue reading World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report
Global Carbon Budget 2025
News: Recently, The Global Carbon Budget 2025 was released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP). About Global Carbon Budget 2025 The Global Carbon Budget 2025, released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP) provides the world’s most comprehensive annual assessment of carbon sources, sinks, and emission trends. Global fossil CO₂ emissions are projected to increase modestly in… Continue reading Global Carbon Budget 2025
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 was released at COP30 in Belém on November 11, 2025, highlighting global extreme weather impacts. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 The Climate Risk Index 2026 is an annual assessment that ranks countries based on the human and economic impact of extreme weather events. It shows how repeated… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
‘CoopKumbh’ 2025
News: Union Minister of Cooperation will inaugurate Cooperative Kumbh 2025, a two-day international cooperative conference, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About ‘CoopKumbh’ 2025 Cooperative Kumbh 2025 is an international conference on the urban cooperative credit sector that focuses on collaboration, innovation, and policy advancement. Aim: It aims to strengthen the cooperative framework for financial inclusion and… Continue reading ‘CoopKumbh’ 2025
