Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report: The Economic Freedom of the World: 2024 Annual Report evaluates the extent to which individuals in 165 jurisdictions can make their own economic choices. According to the latest data from 2022, the top three most economically free regions are Hong Kong (1st), Singapore (2nd), and Switzerland (3rd). […]
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USCIRF International Religious Freedom Report
USCIRF International Religious Freedom Report: India rejected the International Religious Freedom Report of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF), labeling it a biased organization with a political agenda. Highlights of the USCIRF Report (2024): The report called for India to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern”(CPC). Countries that commit systematic, ongoing, […]
Living Planet Report 2024
Living Planet Report 2024: The Living Planet Report 2024 revealed that the average size of monitored wildlife populations has decreased by 73 per cent since 1970. Highlights of the Living Planet Report 2024 The sharpest decline is reported in freshwater ecosystems at 85%, followed by terrestrial ecosystems at 69% and marine ecosystems at 56%. Latin […]
Free To Think 2024 : Report
Free To Think 2024 : Report The “Free to Think 2024” annual report by the Scholars at Risk (SAR) Academic Freedom Monitoring Project reveals a concerning decline in academic freedom in India over the past decade. Academic freedom refers to the right to pursue knowledge and conduct research without interference, supporting the open exchange of […]
State of Global Water Resource Report 2023
State of Global Water Resource Report 2023: According to the State of Global Water Resource Report 2023, the year 2023 marked the driest year for global rivers in over three decades. State of Global Water Resource Report: It is an annual report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) since 2021. It offers a comprehensive […]
Annual Survey Of Industries Report 2022-23
Annual Survey Of Industries Report 2022-23: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2022-23 which presents significant insights into the recovery and growth of the manufacturing sector in India. The survey fieldwork was conducted from November 2023 to June 2024 for ASI 2022-23. Highlights of the […]
India ranked 39th in Global Innovation Index 2024
India ranked 39th in Global Innovation Index 2024: According to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) report titled 17th edition of the ‘Global Innovation Index (GII – 2024)– Unlocking the Promise of Social Entrepreneurship’, India secured the 39th position out of a total of 133 economies with a score of 38.3. In GII 2023, India’s […]
Asia Power Index
Asia Power Index: India ranked third in the annual Asia Power Index, released by an Australian think tank. Asia Power Index was launched by the Lowy Institute in 2018. It is an annual measure of power dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region. It evaluates 27 countries across the Asia-Pacific, examining their ability to shape and respond […]
Periodic Labour Force Survey : In News
Periodic Labour Force Survey : In News The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the period between July 2023 and June 2024 was released by the Labour Bureau. Key Findings: Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons of age 15 years and above was 60.1%. The same for male and female was 78.8% and 41.7% […]
Pathways And Strategies For Accelerating Growth In Edible Oils : Report Of NITI AAyog
Pathways And Strategies For Accelerating Growth In Edible Oils : Report Of NITI AAyog A report titled “Pathways and Strategies for Accelerating Growth in Edible Oils towards Goal of Atmanirbharta” was released by NITI Aayog. The report analyses the current edible oil sector, outlines its future potential, and provides a detailed roadmap to address challenges, […]