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Knowledge Nugget: Why Global Gender Gap Report 2025 is important for your UPSC exam
June 14, 2025 6:51 pm
India ranks 131 out of 148 countries in the WEF's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two positions from last year. What are the key highlights of the report and how has India performed? In ‘Beyond the Nugget’, learn about other significant gender-related indices.
World Economic Forum reveals top 10 countries closing the gender gap in 2024: Check, where does India rank?
November 19, 2024 9:06 am
WEF's Global Gender Gap Report 2024: About 97% of the economies, as per the World Economic Forum, have closed more than 60% of their gap, when compared to 85% in 2006. While no country has achieved gender parity yet, explore the top 10 most gender-equal countries in the world in 2024.
India's global travel and tourism index rank up at 39th: WEF index
May 24, 2024 7:51 am
India was ranked 54th in the previously published index in 2021, though changes made to the index parameters limit its comparability to earlier years.
At World Economic Forum, how India made a mark
January 31, 2024 10:25 am
With a thriving economy, our growing prowess isn’t just national progress, it’s a beacon for collaborative global advancement, reflecting our commitment to shaping a bright, sustainable future for the world. A credible India helps build a more equitable and inclusive world
WEF says India's agri sector can scale new highs with AI, other emerging technologies
July 21, 2023 3:22 pm
These agritech services include AI-based advisories, soil testing, produce quality testing and e-commerce -- all in the project's pilot phase.
Pakistan FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to travel to China and Japan to boost bilateral ties
June 15, 2023 2:03 pm
Pakistan has tried to maintain a fine balance while pursuing ties with its all-weather ally China and its rival Japan.
Task force to monitor MoUs signed by govt with business groups
February 06, 2023 3:28 pm
The move came following the state government's claim of signing MoUs worth Rs 1.37-lakh crore at the recently held World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland's Davos.
World Economic Forum: ‘Some firms operate from state’: Cong, Sena (UBT) question Shinde on MoUs
January 21, 2023 7:31 am
“If the MoUs were supposed to be signed with companies from Maharashtra, then what was the need to go to Switzerland and sign it there? It could have been done in Mantralaya as well,” Subhash Desai said.
Rebooting education and empowering the next generation of innovators
August 04, 2021 10:53 am
Opinion: Hybrid models are a welcome step towards greater access, flexibility, robustness, and equity; but education systems must always be ready for learning to take place anywhere and prepare students to take on the challenges of the future.
Sarita Nayyar appointed to World Economic Forum Managing Board
June 08, 2018 6:29 pm
Nayyar will also lead the Forum's international expansion with new centres opening in India, Japan and China.
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Leaders call for stakeholder responsibility at WEF annual meet
January 25, 2020 8:12 am
The World Economic Forum (WEF) also said the annual meeting, which aimed to bring all stakeholders together to shape a cohesive and sustainable world, was climate-neutral for the fourth consecutive year, with a host of new initiatives to boost resource efficiency and further reduce emissions.
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