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Regional variations in the World Economic Forums Public Opinion Survey
The findings from the World Economic Forum’s public opinion survey register regional variations on the various issues. Few of them are listed below: When asked how important it is for countries to work together towards a common goal, a global ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Global Talent Competitive Index: Key Facts
The Global Talent Competitive Index prepared by the INSEAD business school in partnership with Tata Communications and Adecco Group was released on the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2019. The Global Talent Competitive Index measures how countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Outbreak Readiness and Business Impact – White Paper: Key Facts
The Outbreak Readiness and Business Impact white paper has been released by the World Economic Forum. The white paper was released by the WEF in collaboration with the Harvard Global Health Institute. Highlights of the White Paper The important findings ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Global Risks Report – 2019
The Global Risks Report 2019 of the World Economic Forum (WEF) describes changes occurring in the global risks landscape from year to year and identifies global catastrophic risks. The report also examines the interconnectedness of risks and considers how the strategies ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
WEF launches Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution in India
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced its new Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution in India.. The Centre will be based in Maharashtra. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at function held in New Delhi. It will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government launches Closing the Skills Gap Task Force
Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched Closing the Skills Gap Task Force in India in collaboration with World Economic Forum (WEF). It will be co-chaired by Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan along with Salil ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
India ranks 78th on WEF Energy Transition Index
India was ranked at 78th among 114 countries on World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Energy Transition Index (ETI) released as part of report titled Fostering Effective Energy Transition. The index ranks countries on how well they are able to balance energy ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
WEF launches Global Centre for Cybersecurity
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched new Global Centre for Cybersecurity in a bid to safeguard world from hackers and growing data breaches — especially from nation-states. The centre will be headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and will become operational ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
India ranks 30th on WEF’s Global Manufacturing Index
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has ranked India at 30th position among 100 countries on its Global Manufacturing Index (GMI). The index was released as part of WEF’s first Readiness for the future of production Report which analysed development of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
India ranks 40th in 2017 Global Competitiveness Index
India was placed at 40th spot among 137 countries in World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2017-18. India has slipped by one position compared to 39th spot in 2016 GCI. Global Competitiveness Index WEF’s GCI assesses competitiveness of ..