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India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024

December 23, 2024

India has risen to 49th place in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), climbing 11 positions from the previous year. This ranking is published by the Portulans Institute in Washington DC and evaluates how effectively countries utilize technology for governance ..

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Decline in Migrant Workers in U.S. Labor Force: ILO

December 17, 2024

In 2022, international migration reached 284.5 million individuals worldwide, among these, 255.7 million were of working age, indicating demographic presence in the global labour market. The International Labour Organization (ILO) noted that 167.7 million migrants were actively participating in the ..

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2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons

December 13, 2024

The 2024 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) marks alarming trends in victimisation. A 25% increase in detected trafficking victims was reported in 2022 compared to 2019, which is attributed ..

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India Skills Report 2025

December 12, 2024

The India Skills Report 2025, published by Wheebox and other notable organisations, reveals that Kerala has a 71% employability rate, placing it fifth among states of India Key Findings of the Report The report surveyed 6.50 lakh youths across India ..

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UAE Advances in Human Rights Milestones: UAHR

December 10, 2024

The Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) commended the UAE for its advancements in human rights. These developments align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which focus areas include health, education, social protection, and cultural rights. Recent Achievements The UAE ..

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International Debt Report (IDR) 2024

December 6, 2024

In 2023, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) faced unprecedented external debt levels, total reaching US$8.8 trillion. Servicing this debt became more expensive than ever. The 2024 International Debt Report (IDR) marks these trends and offers vital information about debt flows ..

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Network Readiness Index 2024

November 29, 2024

India has achieved remarkable progress in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024. The country has climbed 11 places to rank 49th, up from 60th in 2023, which evaluates 133 economies based on technology, people, governance, and impact. Key Areas of ..

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World’s Most Expensive Passport 2024

November 22, 2024

Passport fees vary worldwide, with a report from April 2024, indicating that costs range from ₹1,500 to ₹19,000, influenced by factors such as the country of issuance and validity period. Most Expensive Passports The most expensive passport belongs to Mexico. ..

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