ranks and reports

World Social Report 2025 – A Global Call for Equity and Security

The World Social Report 2025, published by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in collaboration with UNU-WIDER, is the UN’s flagship publication analyzing critical global social development trends. This edition emphasizes the growing disparities in income,...

Top Military Spenders of 2024-25: India’s Position in the Global Military Expenditure Race

In 2024-25, the global military expenditure saw a remarkable rise, with nations allocating significant portions of their GDP to defense. Among the largest spenders, India secured its place as the fifth-highest military spender globally, reinforcing its growing strategic defense capabilities....

Top 10 Largest Economies in the World (2025)

The global economy has evolved significantly due to technological innovations, shifting trade patterns, and geopolitical developments. Ranking countries based on their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) helps in assessing economic power, living standards, and future growth potential. Understanding GDP rankings is...

Hindu Kush ICIMOD 2025 Report

The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, often called the "Third Pole," plays a critical role in supporting river systems and water needs across South Asia. The latest ICIMOD report raises serious concerns about snow persistence and water security in the...

IISc Tops Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2025

The Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025 were unveiled on April 23, showcasing the top universities in Asia. With 853 universities from 35 countries and territories included in this year's rankings, the list highlights the leading institutions excelling...

Trump, Musk, Yunus Shine in TIME’s 2025 Influential People List

The 2025 edition of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People list features high-profile global figures such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus. Interestingly, this year’s list does not include any...

A Report Of Global Trade Outlook and Statistics 2025

The World Trade Organization (WTO) released its Global Trade Outlook and Statistics 2025, projecting a marginal decline in global merchandise trade amid persistent tariff tensions, especially between the United States and China. The report highlights broader trade policy uncertainties and...

Cap-and-Trade Scheme in Gujarat’s Surat Achieves 30% Pollution Cut

A groundbreaking study, published in issue of The Quarterly Journal of Economics, has revealed that Surat's cap-and-trade programme for particulate matter emissions has delivered significant environmental and economic benefits. This programme, launched in Gujarat’s industrial city of Surat, is the...

NITI AAYOG Launched Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential Report

NITI Aayog launched a report titled ‘Unlocking $25+ Billion Export Potential - India’s Hand & Power Tools Sector’, aiming to explore the potential of India’s hand and power tools industry in the global trade landscape. The report identifies the transformative...

Delhi Airport Ranked 9th Busiest in the World As ACI World Report 2024

In a major global recognition, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has been ranked as the 9th busiest airport in the world for 2024, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) World. With 77 million passengers handled, IGI has steadily...