Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report: The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released the Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, estimating the global unemployment rate at 4.9% in 2025. Key Highlights of the Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report: Between 2015–2025, the decline in extreme working poverty was only 3.1 percentage points (to 7.9% or […]
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India Launches Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
India Launches Responsible Nations Index (RNI): India has launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026 to introduce a new global benchmark for evaluating countries on ethical governance and responsibility, with India ranked 16th globally.The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a global composite index designed to assess countries based on ethical governance, social well-being, environmental stewardship, […]
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024: NITI Aayog has released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, assessing the export readiness of States and Union Territories, highlighting their critical role in achieving India’s USD 1 trillion merchandise export target by 2030 and the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Export Preparedness Index (EPI) launched in 2020, the EPI […]
Global Risks Report 2026
Global Risks Report 2026: The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report 2026 has identified cybersecurity as the biggest risk for India in 2026, while geoeconomic confrontation has emerged as the single most severe global risk, overtaking armed conflict and climate threats. The Global Risks Report 2026 identifies cybersecurity as India’s biggest risk and geoeconomic […]
Convergence of MSME Schemes : NITI Aayog Report
Convergence of MSME Schemes : NITI Aayog Report NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”, outlining a strategic roadmap to strengthen the effectiveness of government support for India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It recommends a two-pronged approach for convergence of 18+ MSME schemes, comprising […]
The Global Risks Report 2026
The Global Risks Report 2026: The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 has ranked geoeconomic confrontation as the world’s top short-term risk, overtaking armed conflict, reflecting rising trade wars, sanctions, and weaponization of economic tools. The Global Risks Report 2026: The Global Risks Report 2026 is the 21st annual assessment published by the World […]
Export Preparedness Index 2024
Export Preparedness Index 2024: NITI Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024. Under EPI 2024, the following States and UTs have emerged as leading performers in their respective categories: Leading Performers Large States: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Small States, North Eastern States & Union Territories: Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, […]
Rising FTA Trade Deficit
Rising FTA Trade Deficit: A NITI Aayog Trade Watch Quarterly report notes that India’s trade deficit with free trade agreement (FTA) partner countries has widened sharply, even as the country recorded strong export growth in electronics and other sunrise sectors. Findings from the NITI Aayog Report: India’s trade deficit with FTA partners widened by 59.2% […]
Henley Passport Index 2026
Henley Passport Index 2026: The Henley Passport Index 2026 once again highlights the sharp divide in global travel freedom, ranking passports based on how many destinations their holders can visit without needing a visa in advance. The Henley Passport Index, compiled by Henley & Partners, is regarded as the global standard for measuring passport power. […]
NITI Aayog on Internationalisation of Higher Education in India
NITI Aayog on Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: NITI Aayog has released a report titled Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: Prospects, Potential, and Policy Recommendations, outlining a comprehensive road map to make India a global destination for higher education. India has a 1:28 inbound–outbound student ratio, indicating a major skew toward outward migration. […]
