What is the News? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements. About Global Trends Report: The Global Trends Report is an annual report. UNHCR publishes this report. Purpose: The report counts and tracks the numbers of refugees, internally displaced people. It also tracks people who have… Continue reading Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR
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“Global Peace Index 2021” Released
What is the News? The 15th edition of Global Peace Index 2021 has been released. About Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels… Continue reading “Global Peace Index 2021” Released
“World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
Contents1 What is the news?2 Key Findings of World Competitiveness Index 2021:3 Key Findings Related to India:4 Qualities of higher-ranked countries What is the news? World Competitiveness Index 2021 has been released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). About World Competitiveness Index The World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Released… Continue reading “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
What is the News? The UNESCO Science Report(USR) has been released. Contents1 About UNESCO Science Report(USR):2 UNESCO Science Report(USR) on India:3 Density of Scientists and Engineers:4 R&D by Government and Private Sector:5 Scientific Publications:6 Recommendations: About UNESCO Science Report(USR): UNESCO Science Report is a global monitoring report. It is published every five years by the United… Continue reading UNESCO Science Report Finds India’s investment in Research Unsatisfactory
NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
What is the News? The NATO Summit was held recently in Brussels. During the summit, countries agreed to step up their collective defence against threats from all directions. Key Outcomes of NATO Summit NATO summit concluded on the following points:- It will respond to Russia’s increasing nuclear arsenal. Further, It called on Iran to stop… Continue reading NATO Summit 2021 – Countries Agreed to Step Up Defense
“World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
What is the News? The 10th edition of the World Giving Index (WGI) 2021 has been released. About World Giving Index(WGI): The World Giving Index(WGI) is published by the Charities Aid Foundation(CAF). Parameters: The index provides combined insight into the scope and nature of giving around the world. It looks at three aspects of giving behavior… Continue reading “World Giving Index 2021” – 10th Edition Released
G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
Synopsis: The recent meeting of G7 countries was attended by India as a guest country. The meeting provided a template for Indian engagement with the West based on shared democratic values and mutual cooperation. Contents1 Background:2 Significance of the summit:3 Relations between India and West:4 Way Forward: Background: The recent summit of G7 countries took… Continue reading G7 Summit Presents a Template for Indian Engagement With the West
“SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are the key findings of the SIPRI Yearbook 2021?4 Other reports on nuclear arsenal: What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) has released the SIPRI Yearbook 2021. The report assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading “SIPRI Yearbook 2021”: China, India, Pakistan expanding “nuclear arsenal”
G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Internet Shutdowns all over the world:3 Examples of Internet Shutdowns in India:4 What was the original G7 statement on Internet Shutdown?5 What were India’s objections to the G7 statement?6 Was the G7 statement on Internet shutdown changed then? What is the News? The G7 countries statement on the Internet Shutdown… Continue reading G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are the key outcomes of the summit?4 Build Back Better World(B3W) Initiative: What is the News? The 47th Group of Seven(G7) summit has concluded in Cornwall, UK. India also virtually participated in the summit as a guest country. What are the key outcomes of the summit? On Covid-19… Continue reading Key Outcomes of the G7 Summit
