Category: Important Reports

Decline in India’s Total Fertility Rate: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 has revealed a steep decline in India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) over the decades. This raises concerns about socio-economic and political repercussions, particularly in southern states. Key Findings of the Study: India’s Fertility Trends: India’s TFR dropped […]

Fiscal Health Index 2025: The Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission launched the inaugural issue of NITI Aayog’s report titled “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025” in New Delhi. Key Highlights of the Report: With a cumulative score of 67.8, Odisha tops the ranking, followed by Chhattisgarh and Goa with scores of 55.2 and 53.6, respectively. […]

Takers, Not Makers Report : Oxfam Report The Oxfam International report, titled Takers, Not Makers, highlights the wealth extracted from India during British colonial rule, emphasizing the enduring economic and social inequalities shaped by colonial exploitation.$64.82 trillion extracted from India by Britain (1765–1900), adjusted for today’s value. 33.8 trillion (52%) enriched the UK’s richest 10%; […]

UNICEF’s Prospects for Children in 2025 Report: Highlights of the UNICEF Report on Children’s Challenges: In 2023, over 473 million children, or more than one in six globally, lived in conflict zones. The proportion of children affected by conflict has nearly doubled from 10% in the 1990s to 19%. Children face risks such as displacement, […]

QS World Future Skills Index: According to the QS World Future Skills Index 2025, India has emerged as the second most prepared job market globally for future in-demand skills, trailing only the United States. Highlights of the Report: The index highlights India’s strong potential in critical sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital, and green […]

Cabo Verde : World Bank Report The World Bank’s new report estimates that Cabo Verde, a small archipelago located off the coast of West Africa, will need to invest $842 million over 2024-2030 to address its climate and development challenges. Highlights of the Report: Cabo Verde is highly vulnerable to extreme climate events including extreme […]

Global Risks Report 2025: The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the 20th Global Risks Report 2025. The report highlighted the top five risks for India include water supply shortages, misinformation and disinformation, erosion of human rights and civic freedoms, pollution (air, water, and soil), and labour and talent shortages.Immediate Risks (Next 2 years): Misinformation and […]

United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025: According to the United Nations (UN) flagship report, World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 Indian economy is expected to grow by 6.6 per cent in 2025 and 6.7 per cent in 2026. United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025: It was produced by the United Nations […]

Henley Passport Index 2025: In the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, India’s rank has dropped to 85th, down from 80th in 2024 giving its holders visa free access to 57 countries. India’s ranking showed fluctuations over the years, with its highest being 71st in 2006 and lowest 90th in 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions.Top Rankings: […]