World Energy Transitions Outlook Report: The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) released the World Energy Transitions Outlook report. Highlights of the report: The global energy transition is still “off-track” and falls short of the 1.5 degrees Celsius pathway. To keep 1.5°C alive, deployment levels must grow from some 3,000 gigawatts (GW) at present to over […]
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India Justice Report 2022
India Justice Report 2022: According to the India Justice Report (IJR) 2022 (3rd edition), the State of Karnataka emerged at the top among the 18 large and mid-sized States with populations of over one crore. The state of Tamil Nadu has secured the second position in the rankings, while Telangana has secured the third position. […]
Falling Long-Term Growth Prospects: World Bank
Falling Long-Term Growth Prospects: World Bank The World Bank (WB) has released a report titled “Falling Long-Term Growth Prospects: Trends, Expectations, and Policies”, stating that the current decade (2020-2030) could be a lost decade for the whole world. The report uses a comprehensive database of multiple measures of potential growth. It examines trends in potential […]
Heat Index : IMD
Heat Index : IMD The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to introduce a ‘heat index’ warning system in Delhi and other parts of the country. The IMD has conducted a study on the impact of meteorological factors on heatwaves and the “heat wave hazard zonation” of the country. According to “Hot Weather Analysis over […]
State Of India’s Environment Report 2023
State Of India’s Environment Report 2023: State of India’s Environment report 2023 was launched by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and DTE (Down to Earth) Highlights of the Report: Over 30,000 water bodies have been encroached on in the country and India is generating 150,000 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) every day more […]
QS World University Rankings 2023 By Subject
QS World University Rankings 2023 By Subject: QS World University Rankings 2023 by subject were released. Earlier in 2022, QS World University Ranking 2023 was released. The rankings cover 54 academic disciplines, the India universities perform well in the fields of Computer Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, and Physics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) […]
Technology And Innovation Report 2023: UNCTAD
Technology And Innovation Report 2023: UNCTAD In its Technology and Innovation Report 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has stated that developed countries are benefiting more from green technologies than developing countries, and this could deepen global economic inequality. Key Findings : Green technologies can create a market worth USD 9.5 […]
World Happiness Report 2023 : India Rank
World Happiness Report 2023: India Rank For Sixth time Finland has been crowned as the happiest nation, Denmark is at number two, followed by Iceland at number three. Unlike previous years, where the same countries tend to appear in the top 20, there’s a new entrant this year — Lithuania (at the 20th spot). Afghanistan […]
City Finance Rankings 2022
City Finance Rankings 2022: The Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry launched the ‘City Finance Rankings 2022’ under which urban local bodies in the country will be evaluated on the basis of their financial health. City Finance Rankings 2022:- It is conducted by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs . It aims to evaluate, recognise, […]
World Happiness Report 2023 : India’s Ranking
World Happiness Report 2023 : India’s Ranking India has been ranked at the 126th place among 146 countries in the recently released World Happiness Report. Highlights of World Happiness Report 2023: Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year. India is ranked 126, ten places higher than its […]