Category: Important Reports

2024 Arctic Report Card: A recent report titled the 2024 Arctic Report Card by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reveals that the Arctic, once a major carbon sink, is now becoming a carbon source due to ongoing climate-induced warming. Key Findings of the Report: The Arctic is warming at an unprecedented rate, with […]

Most Favoured Nation: Switzerland has recently revoked India’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause in Double taxation avoidance agreement status following a Supreme Court ruling in an adverse tax case involving Nestle.MFN is a principle under the World Trade Organization (WTO) that mandates non-discrimination among member countries in trade policies. Members are treated equally in terms […]

QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, in its third edition, evaluates global institutions’ progress in tackling environmental and social challenges through education and research. These rankings assess universities’ contributions to sustainability, focusing on three pivotal pillars: Environmental Impact, Social Impact, and Governance. 78 Indian universities are […]

World Malaria Report 2024: Malaria cases in India dropped 69%, from 6.4 million in 2017 to 2 million in 2023. Deaths fell by 68%, from 11,100 to 3,500, according to the World Malaria Report 2024. World Malaria Report 2024 is an annual report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It serves as a vital […]

India Internet Governance Forum: The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 will be held on December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF). It is a global multi-stakeholder platform that fosters dialogue on public policy issues […]

IndiGo Ranks Among Worst Airlines Globally in AirHelp 2024 Report: India’s IndiGo Airlines has landed in the bottom tier of the global airline rankings, securing the 103rd position out of 109 in the 2024 AirHelp Score report. This ranking places the low-cost carrier as one of the worst performers, which has raised questions about the […]

SVAGRIHA Rating: The Inland Waterways Authority of India’s Intermodal Terminal (IMT) at Kalughat in Bihar has received five-star SVAGRIHA rating from GRIHA council. SVAGRIHA Rating that stands for Simple Versatile Affordable GRIHA – supports the concept of green buildings and sustainability under Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). It is a guidance-cum-rating system being […]

International Debt Report 2024: World Bank’s “International Debt Report 2024” highlights a worsening debt crisis for developing nations, with 2023 marking the highest debt servicing levels in two decades, driven by rising interest rates and economic challenges. Also, earlier in June 2024, a UNCTAD report, “A World of Debt 2024: A Growing Burden to Global […]