Online Child Abuse: The Lancet A study published in The Lancet, based on a comprehensive analysis of 123 studies from various regions, has highlighted the growing concern of online sexual abuse faced by children worldwide. Key Findings of the Study on Online Child Abuse: It highlights that one in 12 children globally (approximately 8.3%) has […]
Category: Important Reports
Corruption Perceptions Index 2024
Corruption Perceptions Index 2024: India ranked 96th in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024, down from 93rd in 2023, with a score of 38, a decline from 39 in 2023. CPI is Published annually by the non-governmental organization Transparency International since 1995. It ranks 180 countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption, […]
Mukesh Ambani Tops Asia’s Wealthiest Families List
Mukesh Ambani Tops Asia’s Wealthiest Families List: Asia’s richest families remain key players in the global economy, dominating industries like technology, finance, real estate, and energy. Bloomberg’s 2025 rankings place Mukesh Ambani and his family at the top, underscoring their continued wealth and business leadership.
International Shipments category
International Shipments category: India has climbed to 22nd place in the International Shipments category and 38th overall in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023. This progress is driven by policy reforms, port modernization, and technology adoption.This improvement underscores the country’s focused efforts on enhancing logistics efficiency, reducing costs, and integrating advanced technology.
NITI Aayog Report on Higher Education
NITI Aayog Report on Higher Education: The NITI Aayog report, “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities,” highlights disparities in state-wise spending on higher education, urging increased public investment, especially in State Public Universities (SPUs). Key Findings: States Allocating the Most to Higher Education (% of GDP): Jammu & Kashmir (8.11%), Manipur […]
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024
Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024: After a prolonged decline due to learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has now been a modest recovery in foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) among school students, according to the ASER 2024, released recently. Highlights of ASER 2024: During the pandemic years, there was a big jump […]
Guidance on other effective area-based conservation measures : IUCN Report
Guidance on other effective area-based conservation measures : IUCN Report A new report titled “Guidance on other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs)” has been released by the IUCN, World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) and WWF. The guidelines, with case studies, focus on conserving land, water, and marine areas to achieve GBF Target 3 of […]
The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger
The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger A study by Sapien Labs, titled “The Youth Mind: Rising Aggression and Anger”, highlights the troubling link between early smartphone use and deteriorating mental well-being in adolescents aged 13-17 in India and the US. Key Findings of the Study: Smartphone Use and Mental Health: The study based on […]
UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor Report
UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor Report: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released its Global Investment Trends Monitor for 2024, reporting an 8% decline in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This threatens funding for critical sectors like infrastructure and renewable energy which are essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). […]
World University Rankings by Subject 2025
World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Harvard University leads in Engineering and Life Sciences, with U.S. universities dominating across most disciplines in the 2025 rankings. Notably, MIT surpasses Stanford in Arts and Humanities, and Oxford tops in Computer Science.
