News: India will host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in May-end 2026, after a gap of more than a decade. About India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 It is an official institutional platform for African-Indian relations and a high-level consultative mechanism between the Government of India and the member states of the African Union. Established: The… Continue reading India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)2026
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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
News: Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026. About World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum is a globally recognized multi-stakeholder platform focused on advancing digital development and fostering… Continue reading World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and Protected Planet Report, 2024
News: The recent UNEP reports state that the world still needs to protect an area almost the size of the Indian Ocean by 2030 to reach the 30% target under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). About Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) It was adopted during the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties… Continue reading Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and Protected Planet Report, 2024
International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, SMOPS-2026
News: The second edition of SMOPS-2026 conference is being held from 8–10 April 2026 in Bengaluru, India. About International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, SMOPS-2026 It is a global conference focused on spacecraft mission operations and future space mission management. Organized by: It is jointly organized by ISRO, Astronautical Society of India (ASI), and International… Continue reading International Conference on Spacecraft Mission Operations, SMOPS-2026
About First ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
News: The National Statistics Office launched the first-ever ASISSE from April 2026 to build a comprehensive database of the services sector. About Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) It is a nationwide survey to generate reliable data on incorporated services sector enterprises. Launched by: It is launched by the National Statistics Office (NSO)… Continue reading About First ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
Maternal Mortality
News: A recent Lancet study highlights slowing progress in reducing Maternal Mortality Ratio and challenges in achieving the SDG 2030 target. About Maternal Mortality Maternal Mortality Ratio: It refers to the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in a given time period. India aims to reduce Maternal Mortality Ratio to below 70 deaths… Continue reading Maternal Mortality
Energy Statistics India 2026
News: The National Statistics Office released Energy Statistics India 2026, presenting updated data on reserves, production, consumption, trade, and energy sector trends. About Energy Statistics India 2026 It is an annual publication providing an integrated dataset on India’s energy sector covering major energy resources. Released by: It is released by the National Statistics Office under… Continue reading Energy Statistics India 2026
IIED Food Security Index
News: A new study by International Institute for Environment and Development shows India faces worsening food insecurity under rising global temperature scenarios. About IIED Food Security Index The IIED Food Security Index measures countries’ ability to ensure adequate, accessible, nutritious, and resilient food systems. Developed by: It was developed by the International Institute for Environment… Continue reading IIED Food Security Index
World Air Quality Report, 2025
News: IQAir recently released its 8th World Air Quality Report (2025) highlighting global air pollution trends, health risks, and monitoring gaps. About World Air Quality Report, 2025 World Air Quality Report evaluates pollution levels, based on annual average PM2.5. Released by: It is published by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. Edition: This is the… Continue reading World Air Quality Report, 2025
UNIGME Report 2025
News: The UNIGME Report 2025 was recently released, highlighting global and India-specific progress in reducing child mortality rates. About UNIGME Report 2025 It is a global report that tracks levels and trends in child mortality. Released by: It is released by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME), led by UNICEF,… Continue reading UNIGME Report 2025
