Human Development Index 2021
Context India ranks 132 (130 in 2020) out of 191 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI) 2021, after registering a decline in its score over two consecutive years for…
Global Gender Gap Report 2022
Context The World Economic Forum recently, released the the Global Gender Gap Report 2022, which includes the Gender Gap Index. Key Findings The Global Gender Report 2022, which includes the…
World Competitiveness Index 2022
Context India has witnessed the sharpest rise among the Asian economies, with a six-position jump from 43rd to 37th rank on the annual World Competitiveness Index 2022 compiled by the…
Drought in Numbers 2022 report
Context The Drought in Numbers 2022 report was recently presented by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at the ongoing 15th Conference of Parties (CoP15). The report also…
World Press Freedom Index 2022
Context Recently, the global media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released World Press Freedom Index 2022. Key Findings of World Press Freedom Index 2022 Indian Scenario India’s ranking in…
State Energy and Climate Index
Context Recently, NITI Aayog has launched State Energy and Climate Index Round One in New Delhi. Key Findings of State Energy and Climate Index The states have been categorized based…
National TB Prevalence Survey 2019-2021
Context Tuberculosis (TB) infects 316 Indians per 100,000 — way above the 193 predicted by World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 — according to the National TB Prevalence Survey 2019-2021, unveiled March…
Export Preparedness Index 2021
Context NITI Aayog, in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness, released the Export Preparedness Index 2021. The second edition of the index will be a significant catalyst for promoting competitive…
World Happiness Report 2022
Context For the fifth consecutive year, Finland secured the top spot in the World Happiness Report 2022. Key Findings of World Happiness Report 2022 Denmark secured the second spot, followed by…
Investment in care services
Context Investment in care services can generate 234 million jobs for women by 2035, says ILO's report, titled Care at work: Investing in care leave and services for a more gender…