Economic inequality
Technology and Innovation Report 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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index
The 2022 Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index or CRI Index, that was recently released, is the fourth edition. According to this report, India has shown improvement in reducing inequality. Key Facts The CRI Index tracks 161 countries’ performance in reducing ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
World Inequality Report 2022- Highlights
France-based World Inequality Lab published its report titled “World Inequality Report 2022”. Highlights This report was authored by Lucas Chancel, who is the co-director of World Inequality Lab. It was coordinated by famed French economist Thomas Piketty. Key Findings of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Cabinet Approval: Occupancy rights to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep
On February 26, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved amendments to provide occupancy rights to Scheduled Tribes of Lakshadweep. The approval was provided to amend the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965. Highlights The Scheduled Tribes ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
World Economic Forum Report: India slips to rank 112 in Gender Gap
On December 17, the World Economic Forum released its report according to which India ranked 112th in terms of gender gap. The report said that the India was ranked in bottom-five in terms of survival and economic participation. Highlights: India ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Residential Asset Price Monitoring Survey conducted by RBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has conducted the quarterly Residential Asset Price Monitoring Survey (RAPMS) on housing loans disbursed by select banks / Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) across 13 cities. The report indicated that housing affordability has worsened over ..