World Press Freedom Index 2023: India’s ranking in the recently released 2023 World Press Freedom Index has slipped to 161 out of 180 countries. Highlights of the 2023 Report: India is ranked 161 out of 180 countries. Press freedom in India has gone from “problematic” to “very bad”, with the country slipping 11 ranks since […]
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ODF Plus Ranking Report
ODF Plus Ranking Report: Wayanad, a district in the southern Indian state of Kerala becomes the first ODF Plus district in India. ODF stands for Open Defecation Free. The ODF programme is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which was launched on October 2, 2014, by the Indian government to achieve cleanliness and sanitation across […]
The United States Commission On International Religious Freedom Report
The United States Commission On International Religious Freedom Report: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom recently released its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights the status of religious freedom across the globe during 2022. Recommendations: The USCIRF recommends that 17 countries be designated as Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs) for violating the right to […]
Business Ready (B-READY) Rankings
Business Ready (B-READY) Rankings: The World Bank released the Business Ready (B-READY) rankings. The World Bank Group is implementing a new corporate flagship, Business Ready (B-READY). Objective is to assess the business and investment environment worldwide annually. B-READY improves upon and replaces Doing Business. The new approach is informed by advice from experts in the […]
7th National Health Accounts : Estimates For India (2019-20)
7th National Health Accounts : Estimates For India (2019-20) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the 7th National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for India (2019-20), which was produced by the National Health Systems Resource Centre. The NHA estimates are prepared by using an accounting framework based on the internationally accepted System of […]
Who’s Tipping The Scales : IPES Report
Who’s Tipping The Scales : IPES Report A report has been released by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES) titled “Who’s tipping the scales”, highlights how corporate capture of global Food Governance is increasingly taking place in more visible ways and raising concerns over Bluewashing. Highlights of the Report: There has […]
Future Of Jobs : WEF Report
Future Of Jobs : WEF Report The report, titled “Future of Jobs,” reveals that the Indian labour market will see a 22% job churn (movement of jobs in an economy), compared to 23% globally. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its fourth edition (bi-annual) report on jobs and skills, which explores how jobs and […]
National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22
National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: The secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (Ministry of Science & Technology) released the “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers. National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) is a joint study by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization […]
World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, And Societies
World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, And Societies: The ‘World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies’ was recently released by the World Bank. The World Development Report (WDR) is an annual report published since 1978 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or World Bank. It provides an in-depth analysis of a […]
The State Of The World’s Children 2023
The State Of The World’s Children 2023: UNICEF released its global flagship report ‘The State of the World’s Children 2023: For Every Child, Vaccination,’ highlighting the significance of childhood immunization. Immunization, also known as vaccination, is the process of protecting an individual or a population from disease by introducing a substance that stimulates the body’s […]