What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) has published a study on the Impact of Long Working Hours. About the study: The study covered global, regional, and national level data from more than 2,300 surveys collected in 154 countries from 1970-2018. It covered 37 studies on ischemic heart… Continue reading WHO-ILO Study on the Impact of Long Working Hours
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Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
What is the News? Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE) report on unemployment in India has been released. As per the report Unemployment Rate in India is increasing. Key Findings of the Report: Increase in Unemployment rate: The Unemployment rate in India has increased to 8% in April 2021 from 6.5% in March 2021. Unemployment Rate(UER) is… Continue reading Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Migration and Development Brief, 2020”. Key Findings of the Migration and Development Brief: Findings Related to India: Firstly, India has received the highest amount of remittances in 2020. This was followed by China, Mexico, the Philippines, Egypt, Pakistan, France and Bangladesh. Secondly, India’s… Continue reading World Bank’s “Migration and Development Brief”: India is the top receiver of remittances
NITI Aayog’s Report on Creating a “Roadmap for Digitally Inclusive Bharat”
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Mastercard have released a report titled ‘Connected Commerce: Creating a Roadmap for a Digitally Inclusive Bharat’. Purpose of the report: The report identifies challenges in accelerating digital financial inclusion in India. The report also provides recommendations for making digital services accessible to its 1.3 billion citizens. Key Findings… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s Report on Creating a “Roadmap for Digitally Inclusive Bharat”
“Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
What is the News? International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) has released a report titled “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict and Conservation”. About the Nature in a Globalised World Report: The report focuses on complex relationships between nature and the armed conflict. Objective: The objective is to bring nature conservation into the mainstream of… Continue reading “Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
“World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has released the World Food Price Index. According to the index, world food prices have increased for the 11th consecutive month in April. Further, the prices also hit their highest level since May 2014. About World Food Price Index: Firstly, the index was introduced in 1996.… Continue reading “World food price index” reaches highest level since May 2014: FAO
SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
What is the News? A technical group on Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs), constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has submitted its report. About Social Stock Exchange(SSE): Social Stock Exchange(SSE) is a platform that allows investors to invest in select social enterprises or social initiatives. Social Enterprise is a revenue-generating business. The… Continue reading SEBI technical group submits report on “Social Stock Exchanges(SSE)”
COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
What is the News? According to a Report by Hunger watch, COVID-19 has impacted India’s urban poor more than those in villages. Key Findings of the Report by Hunger watch: Impact of Covid-19: Urban respondents reported a 15% point worse condition than their rural counterparts across all important parameters. Poverty: Covid-19 pandemic has made the… Continue reading COVID-19 hit urban poor more than those in villages: A Report by Hunger watch
GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
What is the News? Global Network Against Food Crises(GNAFC) has released the “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”. Key Findings: Firstly, more than 155 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2020. This is an increase of 20 million as compared to 2019. Secondly, two-thirds of the people in acute food crisis levels were in… Continue reading GNAFC releases “Global Report on Food Crises 2021”
A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
What is the News? The research and consulting firm, Rhodium Group, has released a report on Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Key Findings of the report: Global Greenhouse gas emissions including emissions of all six Kyoto gases have reached 52 gigatons of CO2-equivalent in 2019. This is an 11.4% increase over the past decade. The six… Continue reading A report on “Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”: India is the 3rd-largest emitter
