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Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in spotlight

January 19, 2026 11:12 pm

Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after Trump's address to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.

Gujarat delegation under DyCM to meet investors, policymakers at WEF meet

January 19, 2026 6:48 am

The WEF Annual Meeting will be held from January 19 to 23 at Davos-Klosters, Switzerland.

Over 57% cite financial stress; inequality named top economic concern: WEF Survey

January 14, 2026 9:22 am

The survey, drawing insights from nearly 4,600 young people aged 18–30 in 144 countries and territories, found that 48.2 per cent identify “growing inequality between the rich and poor” as the top economic trend shaping the future.

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.

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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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