Decline in Contributions to PM CARES Fund After COVID Pandemic: The PM CARES Fund, created in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis, saw a significant drop in contributions in the financial year 2022-23, with total donations reaching Rs 912 crore, a steep fall from the Rs 7,184 crore received in 2020-21. Voluntary contributions […]
Category: Important Reports
400 Million Dreams : Migration Report
400 Million Dreams : Migration Report The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released a working paper titled “400 Million Dreams!” which highlights a 12% decline in domestic migration since 2011. This shift, reflecting broader socio-economic changes, is attributed to improved economic opportunities and infrastructure in traditionally high migration source areas. Key Highlights […]
India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024
India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024: India has made remarkable progress in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), jumping 11 places from 60th in 2023 to 49th, with an improved score of 53.63. This achievement reflects the country’s strengthened commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and technology adoption.
Standing Committee on Railways : Report
Standing Committee on Railways : Report The Standing Committee on Railways presented its latest report in Parliament, highlighting inefficiency in Railways. Standing Committee Report on Railways: Freight Train Speed: Average speed over the past 11 years: 25.14 km/h. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC): Eastern DFC: Completed. Western DFC: 102 km section to be completed by December […]
S.A.F.E Accommodation Report
S.A.F.E Accommodation Report: NITI Aayog released its report on Site Adjacent Factory Employee (S.A.F.E.) Accommodation, emphasizing the importance of secure and affordable housing for industrial workers to boost India’s manufacturing sector.Report highlights the need for secure, affordable, and flexible housing near industrial sites to support India’s manufacturing growth.
2024 Arctic Report Card
2024 Arctic Report Card: A recent report titled the 2024 Arctic Report Card by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reveals that the Arctic, once a major carbon sink, is now becoming a carbon source due to ongoing climate-induced warming. Key Findings of the Report: The Arctic is warming at an unprecedented rate, with […]
Most Favoured Nation
Most Favoured Nation: Switzerland has recently revoked India’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause in Double taxation avoidance agreement status following a Supreme Court ruling in an adverse tax case involving Nestle.MFN is a principle under the World Trade Organization (WTO) that mandates non-discrimination among member countries in trade policies. Members are treated equally in terms […]
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, in its third edition, evaluates global institutions’ progress in tackling environmental and social challenges through education and research. These rankings assess universities’ contributions to sustainability, focusing on three pivotal pillars: Environmental Impact, Social Impact, and Governance. 78 Indian universities are […]
World Malaria Report 2024
World Malaria Report 2024: Malaria cases in India dropped 69%, from 6.4 million in 2017 to 2 million in 2023. Deaths fell by 68%, from 11,100 to 3,500, according to the World Malaria Report 2024. World Malaria Report 2024 is an annual report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It serves as a vital […]
India Internet Governance Forum
India Internet Governance Forum: The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 will be held on December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF). It is a global multi-stakeholder platform that fosters dialogue on public policy issues […]
