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QS World University Rankings 2023

March 30, 2023

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, released on March 29th, 2023, has ranked over 1,600 universities from around the world, evaluating their performance across 51 subjects. Indian universities have made significant progress this year, with 44 courses from Indian universities ranked among the global top 100. Ranking Universities by Subject Categories The QS ..

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“How is India Adapting to Heatwaves?” Report

March 30, 2023

A report released on March 27, 2023, titled “How Is India Adapting To Heatwaves? An Assessment Of Heat Action Plans With Insights For Transformative Climate Action” provides insights into the efficacy of heat action plans (HAPs) in India. With the increase in heatwaves due to climate change, HAPs have become India’s primary policy response to ..

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The State of School Feeding Worldwide 2022

March 27, 2023

A new report by the World Food Programme (WFP) has found that the reach of school meals in low-income countries remains four percent below pre-pandemic levels. The State of School Feeding Worldwide 2022 report also revealed that Africa had the biggest declines in school meal coverage. Moderate Increases in High and Middle-Income Countries In contrast, ..

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World Happiness Report 2023

March 25, 2023

The annual World Happiness Report, published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has just been released, and it reveals that Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year. The report is based on data from the main life evaluation question in the Gallup World Poll, which measures how ..

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Technology and Innovation Report 2023

March 25, 2023

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that green technologies, such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and electric vehicles, may deepen global economic inequality. According to the Technology and Innovation Report 2023 published on March 16, 2023, developed countries benefit the most from these technologies, while developing countries may miss ..

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Triple Threat Report

March 24, 2023

A new report released by UNICEF on March 19, 2023, highlights a major factor driving water insecurity in the world’s worst-impacted countries. The report, titled “Triple Threat,” reveals that a lack of monitoring of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) related programs, projects, and policies in a third of the developing nations is causing the problem. ..

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