What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled ‘Crime in India’ Report, 2020. The report has talked about road accidents in India. Read more: Crime in India Report, 2020 What are the Key Findings of the Report on Road Accidents? Road Accidents in 2020: India has recorded 1.20 lakh cases… Continue reading 1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
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NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Key Findings of the Report?3 Recommendations of the report on Urban Planning4 Recommendations of the report on Urban Planning Education5 Other Recommendations of the report What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched a report titled ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’. Read more: NITI Aayog… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
28% jump in filing of cases in 2020: NCRB
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled Crime in India 2020. What are the key findings of the Crime in India Report? Registration of Cases: There was a 28% increase in the registration of cases in 2020 in the country compared to 2019. The surge in cases was primarily… Continue reading 28% jump in filing of cases in 2020: NCRB
‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
What is the News? According to a report prepared by EMBER, an independent British energy think-tank in collaboration with Bangalore-based Climate Risk Horizons, India does not require additional new coal capacity to meet expected demand growth by the financial year 2030. Key Findings of the report India does not require additional new coal capacity to… Continue reading ‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
Survey: 37% poor rural students not studying at all
What is the News? A Survey named School Children’s Online and Offline Learning(SCHOOL) was conducted to understand the impact of the prolonged closure of schools due to the pandemic. About the Survey SCHOOL The survey was conducted in 15 states and Union Territories(UTs). It focused on relatively deprived hamlets and ‘bastis’(slums), where children generally attend… Continue reading Survey: 37% poor rural students not studying at all
Over 4 billion don’t have social protection: UN
What is the News? The International Labour Organization(ILO) has released a report titled ‘World Social Protection Report 2020–22’. Purpose of the Report: The report provides a global overview of recent developments in social protection systems, including social protection floors and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: Social protection includes access to health care… Continue reading Over 4 billion don’t have social protection: UN
NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the first edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard 2021–22. About North Eastern Region District SDG Index: Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The index has… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
India pips US to rank second in list of most attractive manufacturing hub globally; China first
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Global Manufacturing Risk Index:3 Key Findings of the Index:4 Reasons for India’s improvement in ranking: What is the News? The Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2021 has been released. About Global Manufacturing Risk Index: Released by: US-based property consultant Cushman & Wakefield Purpose: To assess and rank… Continue reading India pips US to rank second in list of most attractive manufacturing hub globally; China first
India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
Source: Business Standard What is the News? Deloitte Economics Institute has released a report, titled “India’s turning point: How climate action can drive our economic future”. Key Findings of the Report: Impact of Climate Change on Economy: India can gain $11 trillion in economic value over the next 50 years by limiting rising global temperatures… Continue reading India could gain $11 trn in 50 years with climate action: Deloitte report
How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About CSE Transparency Index:3 Key Findings of the Transparency Index:4 Recommendations of the Transparency Index: What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the report titled ‘Transparency Index — Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure’. About CSE Transparency Index:… Continue reading How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
