News: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission. About Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission About 8th Central Pay Commission It was announced in January 2025. Structure: It will have a Chairperson, one Part-Time Member, and a Member-Secretary. Justice (Retd.)… Continue reading Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission
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Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR)
News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the October edition of the twice a year, Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) recently. About Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) It provides a comprehensive assessment of the global financial system, highlighting vulnerabilities, and giving policy recommendations to bolster resilience. Published by: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Frequency: Twice… Continue reading Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR)
World Heritage Outlook 4 Report
News: The IUCN’s World Heritage Outlook 4 report released earlier this month attributes four biggest threats to the loss of habitats and species in South Asia: climate change, tourism activities, invasive alien species, and roads. About World Heritage Outlook 4 Report It assesses the status and conservation trends of natural and mixed World Heritage sites… Continue reading World Heritage Outlook 4 Report
State Mining Readiness Index
News: The Ministry of Mines released the State Mining Readiness Index and State rankings, fulfilling a Union Budget 2025–26 announcement to promote State-level mining reforms. About State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) The State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) is a benchmarking tool that evaluates States’ readiness and efficiency in facilitating non-coal mineral mining reforms. Released by:… Continue reading State Mining Readiness Index
India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report
News: Recently, India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report was published by the Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI), which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs. About India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report The Vital Statistics of India based on Civil Registration System (CRS) 2023 provides a nationwide picture of the country’s birth and death… Continue reading India’s 2023 Vital Statistics Report
Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025
News: Sa-Dhan’s Bharat Microfinance Report 2025, highlights rising delinquencies in FY2024–25 and a temporary slowdown. About Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 Prepared by: The Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 has been prepared by Sa-Dhan, in partnership with NABARD, using data from over 200 micro-lending institutions that cover 98% of industry operations. It brings together information from… Continue reading Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025
National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
News: India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, unveiling Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment (NRLA). About National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative The NRLA is a nationally coordinated, inclusive, and science-based framework to assess and monitor the conservation status of Indian species, aligned… Continue reading National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
National Science and Technology Survey of India
News: The Ministry of Science and Technology plans to postpone publishing its National S&T Survey analysis due to weak private-sector responses, with a likely submission extension to November 30, 2025. About National Science and Technology Survey of India It is a biennial survey that gauges the state of scientific research in India. It is prepared… Continue reading National Science and Technology Survey of India
Production Gap Report 2025
News: The Production Gap Report 2025, released by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), warns that Paris agreement temperature goals are slipping further out of reach. About Production Gap Report 2025 It tracks the misalignment between governments’ planned fossil fuel production and global production levels consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C or 2° C. Published… Continue reading Production Gap Report 2025
Data User’s Conference on the Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024
News: Recently, the National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram organised a Data User’s Conference on Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024. About Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024 Period conducted: January – December 2024. Conducted By: National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and… Continue reading Data User’s Conference on the Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024
