Education Plus (UDISE+) 2019-20: Union Education Minister released the Report on United Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2019-20 for School Education in India. Key Highlights of Report: In 2019-20, total students in school education from pre-primary to higher secondary have crossed 26.45 crore. This is higher by 42.3 lakh compared to 2018-19. Gross Enrolment […]
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Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020
Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020: According to a United Nations report released, India has jumped 37 places to 10th position in the Global Cyber Security Index (GCI) 2020. The GCI is a composite index created, analyzed and published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations. It measures the […]
UN Report On International Tourism 2021
UN Report On International Tourism: According to the report by UNCTAD and UN’s World Tourism Organisation (WTO), International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate in 2021, except in some Western markets As per report, stagnation would result into losses of $2.4 trillion. It highlights, tourism sector is not expected to rebound fully until 2023. It […]
World’s 100 Best Medical Colleges For The Year 2021
World’s 100 Best Medical Colleges For The Year 2021: Six medical colleges from India have found a place in the list of the World’s 100 best medical colleges for the year 2021, in a ranking released by CEO World Magazine. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi has bagged 23rd position, while […]
The India Story Booklet
‘The India Story’ Booklet: The Minister of State for New & Renewable Energy launched ‘The India Story’ booklet, a compilation of Indian initiatives that are shaping India’s energy transition. The booklet was launched at the event on Accelerating Citizen Centric Energy Transition organized by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). It was organized […]
The World Drug Report 2021: UNODC
The World Drug Report 2021: UNODC: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in its World Drug Report 2021, has highlighted that the lockdown restrictions during Covid-19 have accelerated drug trafficking using the Internet. By drugs, the Report refers to substances controlled under international drug control conventions, and their non-medical use. Data Analysis: […]
Annual Review Of State Laws 2020
Annual Review Of State Laws 2020: The study report, “Annual Review of State Laws 2020,” which covered 19 States was released by the PRS Legislative Research (“PRS”), a New Delhi-based think tank. The Karnataka legislature, which is bicameral, met on 31 days last year, the highest for any State in 2020. It was followed by […]
Suicide Worldwide In 2019 : WHO
Suicide Worldwide In 2019: WHO: A report titled Suicide worldwide in 2019 was published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Suicide is defined as death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior. Suicides in 2019: The Covid-19-pandemic has increased mental stress globally. However a crisis was already […]
Children and Digital Dumpsites Report – WHO
Children and Digital Dumpsites report: The new report, titled Children and Digital Dumpsites, was recently released by the WHO. More than 18 million children and adolescents working at e-waste dumpsites in low- and middle-income countries are potentially at the risk of severe health hazards. They face risk due to discarded electronic devices or e-waste […]
World Competitiveness Index 2021
World Competitiveness Index 2021: According to the World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), India maintained 43rd rank on the annual World Competitiveness Index. The World Competitiveness Index is a comprehensive annual report and worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. Published by: WCY was first published in 1989 and is compiled by the Institute for Management […]
