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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP got birth after the merging of the United Nations Expanded Programme of Technical Assistance, created in 1949, and the United Nations Special Fund, ..
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 was released by “United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)” and “Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI)”. Highlights This report examines the level and composition of multidimensional poverty across 109 countries covering 5.9 billion people. It also takes into account several deprivations that people experience in their day to day lives ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 • multidimensional poverty • Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative (OPHI) • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
World Population Day 2021
World Population Day was observed on July 11, 2021. The year 2021 marked the 32nd world pupation day. Key Points It has observed on July 11 every year and highlights problems of overpopulation. The day also raises awareness about effects of overpopulation on environment and development. Every year events and activities like seminar discussions, educational ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Population • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) • World Population Day • World Population Day 2021
India-Bhutan: Tax Inspectors Without Borders Initiative
India and Bhutan have jointly launched the “Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB)” on June 23, 2021. Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) TIWB is a joint initiative of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). TIWB seeks to provide support to the developing countries to help them strengthen national tax ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: India Bhutan TIWB • India-Bhutan • Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) • Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP report on Aspirational Districts Programme
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India has released an independent report and lauded Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) as ‘a successful model of local area development’. Key findings of report As per the report, ADP should serve as a best practice for other countries where regional disparities are persisting with respect to development. Report highlights, ADP ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Aspirational Districts Programme • India-UNDP • Transformation of aspirational districts Programme • UNDP • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UN Global Climate Survey- Key Findings
The United Nations has released its biggest ever opinion poll on climate change that is “UN Global Climate Survey”. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) conducted the “Peoples’ Climate Vote” for 1.2 million people from 50 countries to prepare the report. Key Findings of the survey In the survey, the UN finds that two-thirds of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Climate change • Peoples’ Climate Vote • UN Global Climate Survey • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)