National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 Report: The chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) along with other Members of the Board released the National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report. National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2023 report is a performance measurement tool. It aims to present a quantitative measure of […]
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Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023
Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023. Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) 2023 quantifies biases against women, capturing people’s attitudes toward women’s roles. It tracked people’s attitudes towards women in four dimensions: political, educational, economic and physical integrity. The index, covering 85 […]
SIPRI : Annual Assessment
SIPRI : Annual Assessment The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released its annual assessment, highlighting the increase in nuclear weapons as countries pursue force modernization and expansion plans. Findings : Nine nuclear-armed states USA, Russia, UK, France, China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, Israel. USA and Russia possess almost 90% of all nuclear weapons […]
Fifth State Food Safety Index
Fifth State Food Safety Index: The union Health Minister released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. Among the large state category: Kerala is the top-ranking state followed by Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Among the small states category: Goa is the top-ranking state followed by Manipur, and Sikkim in the Small States category. […]
International Renewable Energy Agency Report
International Renewable Energy Agency Report: A recent report called ‘Low-cost finance for energy transition,’ released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), has recognized and praised India’s outstanding progress in expanding its renewable energy capacity. The report describes India’s achievements as “unprecedented”. India aims to achieve 175 GW (100 GW from solar, 60 GW from […]
First Sustainability Report For FY 2021-22: National Highways Authority Of India
First Sustainability Report For FY 2021-22: National Highways Authority Of India National Highways Authority of India, has released its first ‘Sustainability Report for FY 2021-22’, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. NHAI initiatives for sustainability include: Using recycled materials in highway construction, including fly-ash and plastic waste; Creating over 100 wildlife crossings to protect wildlife […]
ILO Monitor On The World Of Work : 11th edition
ILO Monitor On The World Of Work : 11th edition The ILO Monitor on the World of Work database provides access to several of the indicators related to the labour market. Highlights of the ILO Monitor (11th edition): In 2023, the global jobs gap i.e periods during one’s professional career when s/he did not have […]
World Energy Investment Report 2023
World Energy Investment Report 2023: The International Energy Agency has released the World Energy Investment Report 2023 Key findings of the Report: Investment in clean energy has increased in recent years Investments in clean energy have surpassed investments in fossil fuels by 70%; Transition driven by Electric Vehicles (EVs) and renewable power; $1.7 allocated to […]
Global Hunger Hotspots
Global Hunger Hotspots: According to a new report published by United Nations, several parts of the world faces increase in acute food insecurity. India’s neighbors, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Global Hunger Hotspots: Acute food insecurity can potentially increase in magnitude and severity for 18 areas in 22 […]
All India Survey Of Higher Education (AISHE) Survey 2020-21
All India Survey Of Higher Education (AISHE) Survey 2020-21: The All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) Survey 2020-21 conducted under the Ministry of Education found that the Muslim community’s enrolment in higher education declined at a time when the enrolment of SCs, STs and OBCs improved. All India Survey of Higher Education is an […]