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World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international institution founded by Klaus Schwab, that works to improve the state of the world through public-private cooperation. It was established in 1971 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that works closely with other international organizations. It also works with leaders in the ..
2021 Global Gender Gap Index: Key findings and India’s Rank
The World Economic Forum has released the Global Gender Gap Report 2021. India has seen a decrease in its ranking on the index by 28 places. Key Points India has been ranked 140th among 156 countries on the index. With this, India became the third-worst performer in South Asia. As per the index, India has ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: 140th among 156 countries India • 2021 Global Gender Gap Index: Key findings and India's Rank • Global Gender Gap Report 2021 • World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum: “The Future of Jobs Report, 2020”
The world economic forum recently released the third edition of the future of jobs report 2020. According to the report the covid-19 and its impacts will disrupt more than 85 million jobs by 2025. About the report The report is based on the future of jobs. The report has been prepared by the forum based ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: COVID-19 • Job Creation • Job Crisis • Jobs • Unemployment • World Economic Forum
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
World Economic Forum to hold Twin Summit
On June 3, 2020, the World Economic Forum announced that it is to host its next summit in Davos under the theme “The Great Reset”. The forum has named the summit as “A Unique Twin Summit”. Highlights The 51st annual summit of the World Economic Forum is to bring together global leaders, civil society and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Economic development • Global Risks Report • Internatioal Summits • virtual summit • World Economic Forum
Global Energy Transition Index: India ranks 74th
On May 13, 2020, the World Economic Forum released Global Energy Transition Index (GET Index). India has moved up to 74th rank showing improvements in key parameters such as energy security, growth and environmental sustainability. About the index The World Economic Forum has ranked 115 countries based on GET Index in its report “WEF Fostering ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Energy security • Environmental Sustainability • Global Energy Transition Index • Inclusive Growth • Smart metering • World Economic Forum