What is the news? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs releases the rankings of the Ease of Living Index (EoLI) 2020. About Ease of Living Index,2020: Developed by: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2018. It is an assessment tool. By this tool, quality of life and the impact of various initiatives on… Continue reading “Ease of Living Index, 2020” released
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LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
What is the News? LinkedIn has released the Opportunity Index,2021. The index focuses on the manner in which women perceive their employment opportunities. Further, the opportunity index also focuses on how the gender gap is slowing down the career progress for working women. About the Opportunity Index 2021: The LinkedIn Opportunity Index research was conducted… Continue reading LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Second edition of the”Maritime India Summit 2021′. About the Maritime India Summit 2021: Organised by: Maritime India Summit is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The FICCI will act as the Industry Partner in this summit. Partner Country: Denmark is the… Continue reading PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
‘USTR report’ mentions India’s policies as trade restrictive
What is the News? U.S. Trade Representative(USTR) has released a report titled “2021 President’s Trade Agenda and 2020 Annual Report”. What are the Key Highlights of the USTR report? The USTR report highlighted a few important updates on trade between India and the US in 2020. They are, USTR report on Trade Relations: The US… Continue reading ‘USTR report’ mentions India’s policies as trade restrictive
Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-2021
What is the News? The 2nd edition of Global Bio-India is being organised on a digital platform. About Global Bio India 2021: Organized by: It is organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology along with BIRAC in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises(ABLE) and Invest… Continue reading Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-2021
World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch Report (EFW), 2021. About the Education Finance Watch Report: The report is a collaborative effort between the World Bank and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. It summarizes the available information on patterns and trends in education financing around the world.… Continue reading World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
State of Environment Report, 2021
What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released the State of Environment Report, 2021. About the State of Environment Report, 2021: It is an annual publication by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) along with Down To Earth. It covers aspects such as forests, wildlife, agriculture, rural development, water and sanitation,… Continue reading State of Environment Report, 2021
Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
Synopsis– Corruption Perception Index as a measure of corruption cannot be used as a base for policymaking. Introduction- Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index published annually by Transparency International [TI] since 1995. The index ranks countries by their perceived levels of corruption as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. India’s ranking– 86th with an overall rating of… Continue reading Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
Transport Minister launches ‘Go Electric Campaign’
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways launches the “Go Electric” Campaign. Go Electric Campaign: It is a campaign of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to promote and spread awareness on electric mobility. Objectives: It will boost the confidence of electric vehicle manufacturers. Furthermore, it will spread awareness about… Continue reading Transport Minister launches ‘Go Electric Campaign’
What are findings of “India Energy Outlook 2021”?
What is the News? International Energy Agency(IEA) releases the India Energy Outlook 2021 Report. About the India Energy Outlook 2021 This report aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for a growing population. It explores the opportunities and challenges ahead for India. It examines the long-term impacts of the pandemic on India’s energy supply,… Continue reading What are findings of “India Energy Outlook 2021”?
