ranks and reports

Key Findings From Global Methane Tracker 2025

The Global Methane Tracker 2025, released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), presents a comprehensive assessment of global methane emissions, particularly those related to the energy sector. It highlights the alarming trend that energy-related methane emissions have yet to reach...

India Advances to 130th Rank in 2025 Human Development Report: Key Insights and Challenges

India has seen a notable rise in its ranking on the Human Development Index (HDI), improving from 133rd to 130th position in the 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The country's HDI value has...

India Justice Report 2025: Where Do We Stand?

The India Justice Report (IJR) 2025, published earlier this year, delivers a comprehensive analysis of the institutional capacity of the justice delivery system in India. Now in its fourth edition, the IJR has become the only quantitative index of its...

Top 10 Best and Worst Countries For Press Freedom Index 2025

The World Press Freedom Index 2025, published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), paints a concerning picture of the global media landscape. For the first time, RSF has described the global situation for press freedom as a “difficult situation”, signaling an...

Forbes W-Power List 2025 Recognizes India’s Leading Women Achievers

In a world that is increasingly recognizing the power and potential of women leaders, Forbes India has released its much-anticipated W-Power List 2025, spotlighting the nation’s most influential and self-made women. These women come from diverse backgrounds — from global...

NITI Aayog’s New Report Aims to Boost MSME Competitiveness in India

NITI Aayog released a report titled Enhancing Competitiveness of MSMEs in India, in collaboration with the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC). The report provides a comprehensive analysis of India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), identifying key challenges and presenting a...

Top 10 Countries by Active Military Personnel in 2025

Why in News In the face of rising global instability, regional conflicts, and fast-paced technological advancements, many nations are revisiting and strengthening their defence strategies. This has led to a significant rise in both military spending and the deployment of...

Top 10 Wealthiest Families in Asia 2025 Revealed by Bloomberg

Bloomberg has released its much-awaited list of the Top 20 Wealthiest Families in Asia for 2025. Six Indian families feature among Asia’s richest, with the Ambani family topping the chart with a combined wealth of $90.5 billion (₹7.85 lakh crore)....

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....