In News Recently, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has published the World Press Freedom Index 2021. RSF is an international journalism not-for-profit body. About the Index Published every year since 2002, it is an important advocacy tool based on the principle of emulation between states. It is a point of reference that is quoted by media […]
In News Recently, the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) has released its flagship State of World Population Report 2021. About the Report The State of World Population report is UNFPA’s annual flagship publication. It has been published yearly since 1978. It shines a light on emerging issues in the field of sexual and reproductive health […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has held that the case against two Italian marines will be closed only after Republic of Italy deposits with it Rs. 10 crore as compensation to victims. Background In February 2012, two Indian fishermen onboard fishing vessel St Antony were gunned down near Lakshadweep islands by two Italian […]
In News Recently, ‘Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2021:Towards post-Covid-19 resilient economies’ report was released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). Key Findings of the report The report forecasts that on average, developing Asia-Pacific economies are expected to grow 5.9 per cent in […]
In News Recently, the resolution on ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ has been adopted at the 46th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. About the Resolution It was the first to be voted on using the extraordinary e-voting procedures established for the 46th Session, which was […]
In News The World Happiness Report 2021 released by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. World Happiness Report It is released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network for the United Nations by the UN General Assembly. The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was set up in 2012 under the auspices of the UN […]
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