What is the News? Transparency International(TI) has released the Corruption Perception Index, 2020. About Corruption Perception Index, 2020: Transparency International publishes this index annually, since 1995. The index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Corruption is measured based on expert assessments and surveys of business people. It uses… Continue reading “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
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Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
What is the News? Department of Economic Affairs(DEA) and World Bank signed an agreement for the financial support on the Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States(STARS) project. STARS project: The project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Aim: To improve the overall monitoring and measurement activities in the Indian school education… Continue reading Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
Why in News? Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the ‘Asia-Pacific Personalized Health Index’. India has been ranked 10th out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in the index. Facts: Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index The index measures the progress of Asia Pacific countries in adopting personalised healthcare. It includes enabling the right care to be tailored… Continue reading India ranks 10th in Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index
India Justice Report 2020
What is the News? India Justice Report 2020 has been released by TATA Trusts. India Justice Report 2020: Prepared by: The report has been prepared by Tata Trusts along with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, CHRI, DAKSH and, TISS-Prayas and, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Parameters: The report analyzed the performance of 18… Continue reading India Justice Report 2020
4th edition of “Future Investment Initiative” Forum
Why in News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the 4th edition of the Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum. Facts: Future Investment Initiative(FII): It is an annual investment forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Forum discusses trends in the world economy and investment environment. Hosted by: Public Investment Fund of Saudi… Continue reading 4th edition of “Future Investment Initiative” Forum
PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021”
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India addressed the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 virtually. About Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit 2021: The summit is being hosted online by the Netherlands Government. Aim: CAS is aimed to accelerate, innovate and scale up global efforts in adapting to the effects of climate change.… Continue reading PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021”
Decriminalisation of offences under LLP Act
Why in News? The Company Law Committee has recommended decriminalizing 12 offences under the Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) Act. It has also said that LLPs should be allowed to issue non-convertible debentures(NCDs) to raise funds. It will help them in improving the ease of doing business for LLP firms. Facts: Limited Liability Partnership(LLP): It is an… Continue reading Decriminalisation of offences under LLP Act
Global Firepower Index 2021
Why in News? Global Firepower has published the Global Firepower Index (GFP) /Military Strength Ranking 2021. Facts: Global Firepower Index: It ranks each nation’s potential war-making capability across land, sea and air with conventional weapons. Factors: The index is calculated using fifty individual factors such as geography, logistical capability, manpower, land forces, airpower, natural resources,… Continue reading Global Firepower Index 2021
Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Why in News? Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a study titled “Birds of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve”. The study documents the avifauna of the Sundarbans and also serves as a comprehensive photographic field guide with detailed distribution and locality data for all the species from the region. Sunderbans: Sundarbans is a mangrove area… Continue reading Sunderbans is home to 428 species of birds, says ZSI
Global Risk Report, 2021
Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum). Aim: To highlight the risks and consequences of widening inequalities… Continue reading Global Risk Report, 2021
