News: Recently, the Second World Summit for Social Development is scheduled in Doha, Qatar, from 4–6 November 2025, and India will participate. About Second World Summit for Social Development 2025 The World Social Summit 2025 is officially titled the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2). It is a United Nations–convened global summit to advance poverty… Continue reading Second World Summit for Social Development 2025
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Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025)
News: Prime Minister inaugurated the Emerging Science and Technology Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. About Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025) It is India’s premier STI platform, bringing together ministries, innovators, and global visionaries. 2025 Edition: It is the inaugural edition of Conclave. Organized by: It is a… Continue reading Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025)
UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025
News: The Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty was published recently by UNEP. About UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025 Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Title of the report: Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty It evaluates the world’s preparedness for climate adaptation and financing needs and underscores the widening gap between… Continue reading UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025
Climate Inequality Report 2025
News: Recently, World Inequality Lab has released the Climate Inequality Report 2025. About Climate Inequality Report 2025 The report reveals how wealth drives the climate crisis, and proposes new policy options to address it. Published by: It is published by the World Inequality Lab. Key highlights of Report 2025 Wealthy individuals fuel the climate crisis… Continue reading Climate Inequality Report 2025
ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025
News: The 12th ADMM-Plus will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 1, 2025. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will represent India at the meeting. About ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025 Held at: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia It is the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism within ASEAN. The first ADMM-Plus was… Continue reading ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) 2025
Terms of Reference (TOR) of 8th Central Pay Commission
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
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
