Henley Passport Index : India Ranks 85th on the Henley Passport Index

For frequent travelers, the strength of a passport can mean more access and mobility to foreign markets and economies. The latest Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports based on their power and mobility, has some good news for Indian passport ..

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Levels & Trends in Child Mortality 2022

In 2021, a staggering 5 million children died before reaching their fifth birthday. This is a tragedy on a personal level, and a setback to global development. The root cause of many of these deaths is a lack of access ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

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Statement on climate of India during 2022

In 2022, the annual mean land surface air temperature in India was 0.510C above the long-term average (1981-2010 period). This made the year the fifth warmest on record since nationwide records began in 1901. Despite this, it was lower than ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

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Gujarat and Rajasthan Emerge as Top Investment Destinations in India

According to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), Gujarat has surpassed all other Indian states in attracting new investments from both domestic and foreign corporations. Fresh investments worth Rs 3.98 trillion were announced for Gujarat during the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Anthropological study in rural China

For most people around the world, physical work takes up a significant amount of time and energy every day. However, it is not always clear whether it is men or women who are working harder in households. In hunter-gatherer societies, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

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Earth’s Ozone Layer on Track to Recovery within Four Decades

The Earth’s protective ozone layer, which shields the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation, is on track to recover within four decades, according to a scientific assessment conducted by a panel of experts and backed by the United Nations. The findings, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

RBI Releases Annual Report on Ombudsman Schemes

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual report on the “consumer education and protection activities” carried out during the 2021-2022 financial year as part of its Ombudsman Schemes. The report covers the activities of the three ombudsman ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

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

Top-performing global airports List

The past year saw the return of travel in full force after the COVID-19 pandemic, with airlines and airports struggling to keep up with the sudden surge of passengers. However, despite these challenges, some airports and airlines worldwide excelled, according ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

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Cyber Threat Predictions Report for 2023

Security solutions firm Barracuda recently shared its predictions for the top cyber threats in 2023. According to the company, organizations should be prepared to face every type of cyber threat, regardless of size or industry, as attackers increasingly target existing ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

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FAO Food price index

According to a report released by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on January 6,  world food prices reached a record high in 2022, despite experiencing a ninth consecutive monthly fall in December. Record Highs in 2022 The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs