Operation Storm Makers II: Interpol’s “Operation Storm Makers II” has exposed a growing trend where human trafficking victims are forced to commit cyber fraud. The operation, involving Indian enforcement agencies, led to the arrest of 281 individuals across different countries on charges including human trafficking, passport forgery, corruption, telecommunications fraud, and sexual exploitation. The trend […]
Category: Important Reports
Climate Change Performance Index
Climate Change Performance Index: India has ascended to the 7th position in this year’s Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). Key highlights: Denmark retained the top spot with a score of 75.59 per cent. Estonia and the Philippines occupied the second and third ranks respectively, with 72.07 and 70.70. Saudi Arabia was at the bottom — […]
India Infrastructure Report 2023
India Infrastructure Report 2023: The India Infrastructure Report 2023 on Urban Planning and Development was recently released virtually. The report is a collaborative effort by the IDFC Foundation, Infrastructure Development Corporation (Karnataka) Ltd. (iDeCK), and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). The report, part of the India Infrastructure Report series, covers various complex issues […]
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling: A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) suggests that implementing measures for sustainable practices in the global cooling sector could significantly reduce predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%. The cooling sector, responsible for 20% of electricity use, plays a crucial role in addressing rising temperatures, ensuring […]
The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade Of Acceleration
The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade Of Acceleration The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has published a report titled- The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration, concerning the alarming acceleration of climate change and its multifaceted impacts across the planet. Highlights of the Report: The decade 2011-2020 emerged as the warmest on record for both […]
Purchasing Managers Index
Purchasing Managers Index: India’s manufacturing sector continued to perform better with S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 56 in November against 55.5 in October. Purchasing Managers’ Index is an indicator of business activity – both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a survey-based measure that asks the respondents about changes in […]
Global Energy Monitor’s Global Coal Plant Tracker
Global Energy Monitor’s Global Coal Plant Tracker: Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a not-for-profit cataloging coal projects worldwide, has released its quarterly update of GEM’s Global Coal Plant Tracker, highlighting several key findings regarding the status of coal power projects worldwide. More than 95% of coal plant capacity beginning construction in 2023 is in China, showcasing […]
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) : Report(July–September 2023)
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) : Report(July–September 2023) The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for July–September 2023 highlights key employment indicators in urban areas. Unemployment Rate: Decreased to 6.6% for individuals aged 15 years and above. Labour Force Participation Rate: Increased to 49.3%, indicating a growing percentage of people in the labour force. […]
A Call For Safer And Healthier Working Environments : ILO Report
A Call For Safer And Healthier Working Environments : ILO Report The ILO (International Labour Organization) has released a report titled ‘A Call for Safer and Healthier Working Environments’, which will be discussed at the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work (WCSHW) in Sydney, Australia. The WCSHW, first held in 1955, is […]
Climate Equality: A Planet For The 99% : Oxfam Report
Climate Equality: A Planet For The 99% : Oxfam Report As per the recently released Oxfam report (Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%), the richest 1% of the global population emitted carbon equivalent to the poorest 66%, leading to 1.3 million heat-related deaths. Climate inequality refers to the unequal distribution of the impacts of […]
