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Global Report on Food Crises
The Global Report on Food Crises is produced by the Global Network against Food crises which also includes the World Food Programme. This is the fifth edition of the Global Report on Food Crises and it makes some grim reading. The number of people facing acute food insecurity and requiring urgent food, nutrition and livelihoods ..
Topics: Food security • Global Report on Food Crises • Reports • Stunting
India assumes chairmanship of International Labour Organization after 35 years
On October 23, 2020, the Union Ministry of Labour announced that India has assumed the chairmanship of International Labour Organization after 35 years. The current Labour Secretary Apurva Chandra has been elected as the chairperson of the Governing Body of ILO. He is to preside over the upcoming meeting of the Governing body in November ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Employment • Indian labour law • International Labour Organisation • Reports • United Nations • world employment and social outlook
Two Indian firms among WEF’s list of Tech Pioneers
Two Indian firms, ZestMoney and Sellapps, were among the 100 entities that were in a new list of Tech Pioneers, which was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). These entities were described as future headline-makers addressing global issues with cutting-edge technology. Among the listed firms, over one-quarter are female-led and these firms come from ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Topics: Reports • Technology • World Economic Forum
3rd Edition of ILO Monitor released
The 3rd edition of ILO Monitor report titled ‘COVID-19 and the world of work’ was released recently. It called for “urgent, targeted and flexible measures” to support businesses and workers. On Workplace and Business Closure With the lifting of workplace closures in China, the percentage of workers living in countries with workplace closure (recommended/ required) ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: International Labour Organisation • Lockdown • Reports
Open Budget Survey ranks India at 53rd Position
The recently released Open Budget Survey ranked India at the 53rd position with a score of 49 out of 100. Open Budget Survey The Open Budget Survey, published by International Budget Partnership, covers 117 countries to score and rank them based on the level of budget transparency. The countries are scored on a scale of ..
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Budget • International Budget Partnership • Open Budget Survey • Reports