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World bank logistic performance index 2023

India is now ranked 38th out of 139 nations in the Logistic Performance Index (LPI) 2023 of the World Bank. From its previous rankings of 44th in 2018 and 54th in 2014, this is a notable improvement. Earlier, the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report 2022 was published by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. About Logistics Performance Index (LPI) It was developed as an interactive benchmarking tool to assist nations in identifying the possibilities and proble

State of World Population Report, 2023

State of World Population Report, 2023 The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) just unveiled its State of World Population Report, 2023. India Passes China As The Most Populous Nation By the middle of 2023, India's population is anticipated to reach 142.86 crores, putting it slightly ahead of China's 142.57 crores. According to the UNFPA's State of the World Population Report 2023, 68% of India's population is employed and is within the 15–64 age range. T

Survival of the Richest Report: The Indian Story

Survival of the Richest Report: The India Story The Oxfam India report "Survival of the Richest: The India Supplement" reveals the growing disparity between the rich and the poor. The report also discusses how progressive taxation can help India combat inequality. According to Oxfam India's latest report "Survival of the Richest: The India Story," only five percent (5%) of Indians own more than 60 percent (60%) of the country's wealth, while the bottom 50 p

Global Report on Health Equity for Disables

Global Report on Health Equity for Disables The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report titled Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December). What are the Report's Findings? Statistics about Disabilities: Globally, approximately 1.3 billion people, or one in every six, are currently disabled. Because of systemic and persistent health inequities, many people with disabiliti

State of Food and Agriculture Report, 2022

State of Food and Agriculture Report, 2022 The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently published the State of Food and Agriculture report for 2022. Every year, the flagship report is created. In order to help policymakers maximize the advantages and avoid the hazards, the research examined how automation in our agri-food systems can help us reach Sustainable Development Goals. Agriculture automation – What is it? Food production can be made more effectively an

India's poverty & lesson from China

India's poverty and lesson from China The most recent World Bank report on poverty was recently published. Report's key points: Economic upheavals and reversal: According to the report, the war in Ukraine and subsequent economic upheavals caused worldwide poverty reduction to "completely reverse itself." Because of slower growth rates since 2015, the rate of poverty reduction had already been slowing, but the pandemic and the war have completely reversed that

World Economic Outlook: IMF

World Economic Outlook: IMF The World Economic Outlook Report (WEO) 2022, the International Monetary Fund's most recent edition, was recently published. It is a detailed report that the International Monetary Fund releases twice a year (IMF). Major Report Highlights The IMF has drastically reduced its projection for global growth, moving it from 6% in 2021 to 3.2% in 2022 and 2.7% in 2023. It is predicted that this year or next, the world economy will decline by more

Stress in workplaces: WHO & ILO Report

Stress in workplaces: WHO & ILO Report The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) recently released guidelines to address mental health issues in the global workforce. ??????? What exactly is work-related stress? Long hours, a heavy workload, job insecurity, and conflicts with coworkers or bosses are just a few of the many causes of work-related stress. Symptoms include decreased work performance, depression, anxiety, and difficu

The Gender Snapshot 2022

The Gender Snapshot 2022 Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The Gender Snapshot 2022, a UN report, was been made public. The United Nations Women released it (UN Women). Summary of the Report Gender equality: The research estimates that, at the current rate of development, it will take about 300 years to reach complete gender equality. Realizing SDG 5: It made clear that at the current rate of development, SDG 5, or achieving gender equality, won&#

UNDP's Human Development Index

UNDP's Human Development Index In accordance with a global decline in HDI scores following the Covid-19 pandemic, India's ranking on the Human Development Index (HDI) has fallen from 130 in 2020 to 132 in 2022, according to the Human Development Report 2021–2022. About Recent Change In HDI Ordinarily, it is enough to look at a country’s score on the Human Development Index (HDI) and compare it to the global average and the score of some other comparable countries.

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