Specs 2030 : WHO 74th World Health Assembly, 2021 has embarked on an initiative called “Specs 2030” to provide integrated and people-centered eye care. The World Health Organization (WHO) is set to launch the SPECS 2030. The initiative’s goal is to assist member states in addressing the unmet need for spectacles while ensuring the delivery […]
Category: Important Reports
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems,” highlights the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. Released during FAO’s inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023, the report emphasizes […]
Global Innovation Index 2023
Global Innovation Index 2023: India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings. Global Innovation Index 2023 is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. It is a reliable tool for governments across the world to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries. This year, […]
Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023
Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023: The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023 is an annual collaboration between the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions. Its focus is on strengthening international cooperation to accelerate the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions. The report evaluates progress made since […]
2023 India Ageing Report
2023 India Ageing Report: The United Nations Population Fund, India, has released the “2023 India Ageing Report,” which projects a significant increase in the elderly population in India Major Findings of the Report: The population of people aged 80+ years is projected to grow by around 279% between 2022 and 2050. By 2046 it is […]
Emerging Markets Bond Index
Emerging Markets Bond Index: JP Morgan Chase & Co has announced it will include Indian government bonds to its emerging markets bond index from June 2024. India’s local bonds will be included in the Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) index of the JP Morgan. It is expected to reach the maximum weight of 10 per […]
State Of Working India 2023 : Report
State Of Working India 2023 : Report Azim Premji University’s Centre for Sustainable Employment has released the Report titled- “State of Working India 2023” highlighting the State of Indian workforce. It covers unemployment rates, women’s participation, intergenerational mobility, and caste-wise workforce dynamics. The report used various data sources like surveys conducted by the National Statistical […]
Global Report On Hypertension: The Race Against a Silent Killer
Global Report On Hypertension: The Race Against a Silent Killer During the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) 78th session, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report titled “Global report on hypertension: The race against a silent killer.” It is the first-ever report by the WHO on the worldwide implications of hypertension, commonly referred to […]
PM Vishwakarma Scheme
PM Vishwakarma Scheme: The Prime Minister of India has launched the ‘Prime Minister (PM) Vishwakarma Scheme’ on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. The scheme is designed to uplift traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in various occupations like blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and sculpting, with a focus on preserving cultural heritage and integrating them into the […]
World Economic Forum Chief Economists Outlook
World Economic Forum Chief Economists Outlook: Recently released World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook report states that Global economic uncertainty is taking a toll on SDG progress. World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook Published in September 2023 by World Economic Forum(WEF) The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook report, highlights the economic challenges that […]
