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News: India has ranked 131 out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year. About Global Gender Gap Index It annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (sub-indexes): Economic Participation and Opportunity Educational Attainment Health… Continue reading Gender Gap Index 2025

News: A UN report says that the population is expected to grow to 170 crore before starting to dip in about 40 years. State of the World Population 2025 Report. About State of the World Population 2025 Report Released by: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Key Highlights of Report about India Total population: India’s population… Continue reading State of the World Population 2025 Report

News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India has released the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics”. About EnviStats India 2025 Released by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics” during the… Continue reading EnviStats India 2025

News– According to the first State of the World’s Animal Health report by WOAH, infectious animal diseases are reaching new regions and species, with almost half (47%) having the potential to transmit to humans. 1st State of the World’s Animal Health Report. About State of the World’s Animal Health Report Released by: World Organisation for… Continue reading 1st State of the World’s Animal Health Report

News: India has assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the APO, held in Jakarta. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) About Asian Productivity Organization (APO) It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific… Continue reading Asian Productivity Organization (APO)

News– India will host the 12th edition of the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2025) in New Delhi from 7 to 9 May 2025. Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025. About the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025 GLEX 2025 is themed “Reaching New Worlds: A Space Exploration Renaissance,” focusing on innovation, global cooperation, and… Continue reading Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) 2025

News- The Human Development Report 2025, published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for 2023 Human Development Index, measures global human progress across health, education, and income indicators. India’s Performance in Human Development Index. Key Findings of the Report 1. India’s Rank and HDI Score India ranks 130 out of 193 countries, improving by… Continue reading India’s Performance in Human Development Index

News- India has yet again been placed on the ‘priority watch’ list of the US Trade Representative (USTR) office’s Special 301 Report on intellectual property rights. Special 301 Report. About Special 301 Report Description: It is an annual publication by the United States Trade Representative (USTR), mandated under the Trade Act of 1974. Purpose: The… Continue reading Special 301 Report

News: The 2025 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica, will take place from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France. United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025. About United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025 Host: It will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France. Theme: “Accelerating… Continue reading United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3)-2025

News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge

News: Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have finalised a proposal for the World Pandemic Treaty, according to a statement by the global health body. World Pandemic Treaty. About World Pandemic Treaty Background: The proposal to draft and negotiate this convention was finalised by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), established in December 2021 under the… Continue reading World Pandemic Treaty

News: ​The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI). About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) PAI is a Multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be used to assess the overall holistic development, performance & progress of panchayats It… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)

News: India launches first Digital Threat Report 2024 to support cyber security in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Digital Threat Report 2024. About Digital Threat Report 2024 This Report is a comprehensive analysis of current and emerging cyber threats and defense strategies. Developed by: It is developed through collaboration between the SISA… Continue reading Digital Threat Report 2024

News: The 6th Summit of the member States of BIMSTEC was held 04 April 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. BIMSTEC Summit, 2025. Key Takeaways from the BIMSTEC Summit, 2025 Theme: “BIMSTEC: Prosperous, Resilient and Open” Vision Document: The Summit adopted the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030 document which lays out the road map for the collective prosperity… Continue reading BIMSTEC Summit, 2025

News: India ranks tenth with $1.4 billion private investment in Artificial Intelligence: United Nations’ Technology and Innovation Report. About Technology and Innovation Report Released by: It is released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Objective: It seeks to address issues in science, technology and innovation that are topical and important for developing… Continue reading Technology and Innovation Report, 2025

News– The World Happiness Report 2025 was recently released, ranking countries based on the happiness and well-being of their citizens. World Happiness Report 2025. About World Happiness Report 2025 It is an annual global assessment that ranks countries based on life satisfaction and happiness levels. It considers both statistical data and public perception to evaluate… Continue reading World Happiness Report 2025

News: Recently, UN published its UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025). Key Findings of the UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025) Negative Trends: Nearly one-quarter of governments reported backlash against women’s rights. A woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member. Conflict-related sexual violence increased by 50%… Continue reading Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025)

News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 report highlighted that India registered at least 80,000 fatalities and nearly $180 billion in economic losses (inflation-adjusted) due to climate change-induced extreme weather events between 1993 and 2023. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 The Climate Risk Index (CRI) is an annual report published by the environmental organization… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025

News: Recently, the Global Investment Trends Monitor Report has been released by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report stresses the continuous decline in international project finance.  International Project Finance related findings of Global Investment Trends Monitor Report  Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has dipped by 8% in 2024, threatening international project… Continue reading Global Investment Trends Monitor Report

News: Niti Aayog recently launched the “Fiscal Health Index 2025” in New Delhi. The report ranked 18 major states for the year 2022-23. About Fiscal Health Index (FHI) Annual Publication: The Fiscal Health Index report will be released every year. Focus on Fiscal Health: It will assess the fiscal health of Indian states. Data-Driven Insights:… Continue reading Fiscal Health Index 2025

News: Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the 20th edition of the Global Risks Report. Key findings of the Report  The report has considered various risks like geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological domains that threaten global stability and progress.  These risks are assessed over both short-term (1-2 years) and long-term (10 years) horizons. … Continue reading Global Risks Report 2025

News: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its flagship World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 (WESO Trends) Report.  Key findings of the Report  Global unemployment stood steady at 5 percent in 2024.  Young people continue to face a much higher unemployment rate of around 12.6 per cent.  Key challenges facing the labour market… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 Report

News: India Skills Report 2025 shows that more than half of Indian graduates are now employable, which is an increase from 33% a decade ago. About the Report The report has been released by Wheebox in collaboration with Confederation of Indian Industry, Association of Indian Universities and All India Council for Technical Education. It is… Continue reading India Skills Report 2025

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2024 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2025. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2024 – 1st week

Source: This post on India Employment Report 2024 has been created based on the article “Youth unemployment rates in India lower Than Global Levels” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The India Employment Report 2024 by the Institute for Human Development (IHD) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) highlights an improved employment… Continue reading India Employment Report 2024

Source: This post on UNICEF SOWC-2024 Report has been created based on the article “Planetary crisis puts children at risk: UNICEF report” published in PIB on 7th November 2024. Why in news? The UNICEF report reveals that nearly one billion children, which is half the world’s child population, are living in countries that face high risks… Continue reading UNICEF SOWC-2024 Report

Source: This post on WIPO 2024 Report has been created based on the article “India secures position in top 10 countries in Patents, Trademarks, and Industrial Designs: WIPO 2024 Report”  published in PIB on 13th November 2024. Why in news? The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) highlights India’s advances in the 2024 World Intellectual Property… Continue reading WIPO 2024 Report

Source: The post World Solar Report is based on the article “ISA releases World Solar Report series” published in “PIB” on 6th November 2024 Why in the News? Recently, during the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), four key reports were released, focusing on the rapid advancements in solar energy and sustainable practices worldwide.… Continue reading World Solar Report

Source: This post on Cyberfraud Losses Projected to Reach 0.7% of GDP has been created based on the article “Cyberfraud losses could amount to 0.7% of GDP, projects Ministry’s study” published in The Hindu on 24th October 2024. Why in news? A recent study by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union Home… Continue reading Cyberfraud Losses Projected to Reach 0.7% of GDP

Source: This post on BRICS Reaches Clean Energy Milestone by End of 2024 has been created based on the article “BRICS nations hit clean energy milestone: Fossil fuels to drop under 50% by end of 2024 for first time” published in Down to Earth on 23rd October 2024. Why in news? A report from the… Continue reading BRICS Reaches Clean Energy Milestone by End of 2024

Source: This post on World Bank Report Highlights Poverty and Climate Challenges has been created based on the article “Extreme weather obstacle to an equitable world, as 3.53 billion people continue to live in poverty” published in Down to Earth on 21st October 2024. Why in news? According to the World Bank’s latest report, extreme weather… Continue reading World Bank Report Highlights Poverty and Climate Challenges

Source-This post on Global Hunger Index 2024 report is based on the article “What does the Global Hunger Index 2024 state about India?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th october 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Global Hunger Index 2024 was released by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. It indicates that India faces a ‘serious’ hunger situation,… Continue reading Global Hunger Index 2024 report

Source: This post on India’s Decline on the Academic Freedom Index has been created based on the article “India slipped on academic freedom index over the past decade: report” published in The Hindu on 8th October 2024. Why in news? India’s Academic Freedom Index rankings have significantly declined over the past decade. About Academic Freedom Index… Continue reading India’s Decline on the Academic Freedom Index

Source- This post on the Comprehensive Overview of National Health Account (NHA) Estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22 has been created based on the article “National Health Account (NHA) Estimates 2020-21 and 2021-22” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the eighth and… Continue reading Comprehensive Overview of National Health Account (NHA) Estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22

Source: The post on Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 is based on the article “Tourism Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 was released.  About Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024 1. Published by:  The World… Continue reading Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024

Source – This post on Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hails India rising to 39th position in the Global Innovation Index 2024” published in PIB on 28th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Global Innovation Index (GII) was released by World Intellectual Property Organization. About Global Innovation… Continue reading Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024

Source – This post on Asia Power Index is based on the article “India becomes 3rd Most Powerful Nation in Asia, Surpasses Japan in Asia Power Index” published in PIB on 26th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Asia Power Index was released by the Lowy Institute. India has secured the position as the third most powerful nation… Continue reading Asia Power Index

Source- This post on Global Cybersecurity Index 2024 is based on the article “India Achieves Tier 1 Status in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024” published in PIB on 20th September 2024. Why in News? India has attained Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024. About Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 1. Published by: International Telecommunication Union (ITU).… Continue reading Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

Source- This post on Justice Hema Committee Report has been created based on the article “What Justice Hema Committee report says, why its release was delayed” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? The Kerala government has recently released the Justice Hema Committee report. The report’s release was postponed for… Continue reading Justice Hema Committee Report

Source- This post on Multidimensional Vulnerability Index has been created based on the article “UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability” published in “The Hindu” on 19 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the UN General Assembly officially launched the “Multidimensional Vulnerability Index” (MVI) aimed at providing small island states and developing nations… Continue reading Multidimensional Vulnerability Index