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
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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?
Delhi moves five places down to 37th spot on Global prime cities index
Source: Business Standard What is the News? The Prime Global Cities Index has been released. About Prime Global Cities Index: Released by: Knight Frank, a residential and property consultant firm. Purpose: It is a valuation-based index that tracks the movement in prime residential prices in local currency across 45+ cities worldwide. Prime residential property is… Continue reading Delhi moves five places down to 37th spot on Global prime cities index
Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
Source: Livemint and Business Standard What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has released India’s First composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index). About Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index): Released by: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Aim: To capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country. Parameters: The index comprises three broad parameters — access (35% weightage),… Continue reading Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
NITI Aayog Releases Handbook to Guide EV Charging Infrastructure in India
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of the report:3 The target for Electric Vehicles(EV) Charging:4 Approach towards Electric Vehicles Charging: What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled “The Handbook for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Implementation”. Prepared by: NITI Aayog, Ministry of Power (MoP), Department of Science and Technology… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Handbook to Guide EV Charging Infrastructure in India
‘29% of students exposed to second-hand smoke’
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has presided over the release of the Fourth Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4), India, 2019. About Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4), India, 2019: The fourth round of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS-4) was conducted in 2019 by the International Institute… Continue reading ‘29% of students exposed to second-hand smoke’
Kerala has highest share of elderly in population, Bihar lowest
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of the Elderly in India 2021 Report:3 Growth of Elderly Population:4 State Wise Elderly Population: What is the News? Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MOSPI) has released a report titled “Elderly in India 2021”.The report is based on the findings of the Technical Group on Population… Continue reading Kerala has highest share of elderly in population, Bihar lowest
UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and World Food Program(WFP) has released a new report titled “Hunger Hotspots”. About Hunger Hotspots Report: The Hunger Hotspots Report is an early-warning analysis of countries and situations called hotspots where acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate over the coming months.… Continue reading UN warns hunger is expected to rise in 23 global hotspots
