Preston Curve Links Income and Life Expectancy

The Preston Curve is a well-known empirical relationship that shows how the life expectancy of a country’s people is related to its per capita income. The sociologist Samuel H. Preston first noticed the curve in 1975. It shows that people ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Nvidia Stock Hits Record High, Approaches Apple’s Value

New Rise in the Price of Nvidia’s Stock market value rose sharply on May 28, when its stocks hit a new high. They are now worth almost as much as Apple’s. The value of the company’s shares went up by ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

World Unemployment to Fall Slightly in 2024: UN

The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently said that the rate of unemployment around the world will settle at 4.9% in 2024, a small drop from the previous year. This increase is a big change from earlier predictions, which called for ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

India Climbs to 39th in Global Tourism Index 2024

India moved up to the 39th spot on the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) 2024, as the number of tourists around the world returned to levels seen before the pandemic. First on the list was the ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Delhi Ranks 350 In Oxford Global Cities Index Report 2024

Delhi has achieved the best ranking among Indian cities in the 2024 Oxford Economics Global Cities Index, positioned at 350th. This index analyzes the global standing of 1,000 cities based on several pivotal categories. Oxford Economics Global Cities Index Overview ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

WHO Report “Action on Salt and Hypertension” Highlights Health Risks Of Excess Salt Consumption

In its second edition study on salt benchmarks across several dietary categories, the World Health Organization (WHO) has found a major public health problem. The study shows a strong link between eating a lot of sodium and serious health problems, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

IIM Ahmedabad Tops India’s Educational Institutions in Center for World University Rankings 2024

As per the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Report 2024, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has been ranked as the best-performing institute across India. IIM Ahmedabad climbed nine spots to secure the 410th position globally. The rankings process ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Most Employers Require AI Skills for Hiring: 2024 Work Trend Index

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace is rapidly transforming how companies operate and compete globally. The 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report by Microsoft and LinkedIn provides extensive insights into this evolution, emphasizing that AI skills are ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

World Migration Report 2024

The World Migration Report 2024, released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) underscores that while migration remains an integral part of the solution for many economies, societies, and families worldwide, significant challenges persist in the rapidly changing global context. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC)

The 2024 Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) reveals that nearly 282 million people across 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023. This study shows a global increase of 24 million from the previous year, ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs