NITI Aayog’s Discussion Paper ‘Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06’

As per a new NITI Aayog report, 24.82 crore Indians have risen out of multidimensional poverty in the last 9 years. It states that multidimensional poverty in India reduced from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23. Assessing Poverty Beyond ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Global Risks Report 2024

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) driven misinformation and disinformation will pose great risks globally in 2023 and 2024. The warning comes in the WEF’s Global Risks Report 2024 released ahead of its annual meeting ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

“World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2024” Report

The International Labour Organization (ILO) projects worldwide joblessness will increase through 2024 as declining economic growth combines with persistent inflation and stagnant wages to spur inequality – though some labor markets have proved resilient. Deteriorating Macroeconomic Environment Presenting its annual ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

“Counting the Cost 2023: A Year of Climate Breakdown” Report

A Christian Aid report titled “Counting the Cost 2023: a year of climate breakdown” was released recently. By analyzing 20 of the most expensive climate-linked disasters in 2023, it found 85% were floods, storms or cyclones. Ranging across continents, these ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Study Spotlights India’s Alarming Cancer Burden

India ranks second only to China in Asia’s cancer burden with over 1.2 million new cases and 930,000 deaths recorded in 2019, according to a Lancet study highlighting the continent’s escalating affliction. Key Asia Figures New Cases in 2019:4 million ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

The Kenya Poverty and Equity Assessment 2023 Report

While Kenya has achieved substantial poverty reduction over 2005-2019, progress remains geographically uneven, leaving many behind, according to a new World Bank report. It prescribed policy pathways for more inclusive growth. The Good and Bad – Falling Poverty, Persisting Gaps ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

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