Introduction: 2025 Reports UPSC Revision is crucial for aspirants aiming to score well in the Prelims and Mains. This quick guide compiles all major national and international reports, rankings, and indexes relevant for the UPSC 2025 exam. Use this as your last-minute cheat sheet to revise the most important facts efficiently. 1. World Press Freedom Index 2024 About:Annual global index measuring the freedom of press across 180 countries. Published By:Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Paris-based NGO. Key Points: Evaluates 5 parameters: Political, Legal, Economic, Sociocultural, and Security. Uses expert surveys + real data (attacks, censorship). Score scale: 0 (worst) to 100 (best). India Highlights: Rank: 159 (Improved from 161 in 2023). Score dropped from 36.62 to 31.28. Declining press freedom due to political and legal constraints. 2. Internet Shutdowns in 2023 – #KeepItOn Report About:Tracks intentional government-imposed internet disruptions worldwide. Published By:Access Now (global digital rights NGO). Key Points: Focuses on impact on rights, education, and economy. Shutdowns often used to curb dissent. 13 Indian states issued 64+ shutdown orders. India Highlights: Highest number of shutdowns globally (116 times). Most affected: Manipur and Punjab. 6th consecutive year at the top. 3. Good Governance Index (GGI) About:Assesses governance quality and public service delivery in Indian states. Published By:DARPG, Government of India. Key Points: Biennial index with 50+ indicators across 10 sectors. Categorizes states into: UTs, NE & Hill States, and Others. 2019: Tamil Nadu topped | 2021: Gujarat topped. 2023 edition postponed to 2025. 4. Global Nutrition Report 2024 About:Monitors global progress on nutrition, diets, and malnutrition. Published By:Global Nutrition Report (GNR) Consortium. Key Points: Focus on child stunting, wasting, obesity, diet quality. Highlights links between poor nutrition, climate change, and inequality. India Highlights: High child malnutrition persists. Poor dietary diversity, especially in urban areas. High anemia levels in women & children. 5. World Health Statistics Report 2024 About:Presents global data on health indicators and access. Published By:World Health Organization (WHO) Key Points: Life expectancy post-COVID dipped slightly. Universal Health Coverage still elusive for 2 billion people. India Highlights: Life expectancy: ~70.9 years. Infant mortality improved but above global average. Urban-rural disparities in healthcare persist. 6. Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 About:Tracks TB trends and country responses. Published By:World Health Organization (WHO) Key Points: TB is second-deadliest infectious disease after COVID-19. Drug-resistant TB increasing. India Highlights: Contributes ~27% to global TB burden. COVID disrupted detection & treatment. National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) is key effort. 7. Global Burden of Disease Study 2024 About:Provides comprehensive data on diseases, causes of death, and disabilities. Published By:IHME (Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation) Key Points: Lifestyle diseases > infectious diseases globally. Measures DALYs, risk factors, and health system impact. India Highlights: Top killers: Heart disease, stroke, diabetes. NCDs rising even in rural regions. Air pollution a major health risk. 8. Annual TB Report (India) 2024 About:India’s national progress report on TB elimination. Published By:Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Key Points: Tracks notifications, diagnostics, and treatment outcomes. Highlights digital tools like Ni-kshay Portal. India Highlights: Notifications rebounded post-pandemic. High-burden states: UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, WB. Focus on community engagement and digital tracking. 9. Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index 2024 About:Assesses digital infrastructure and access quality. Published By:Surfshark (Netherlands-based cybersecurity firm) Key Points: Evaluates: Affordability, Quality, E-Governance, E-Security. 121 countries ranked. India Highlights: Rank: 52nd. High on affordability (11th), weak on e-governance. Internet quality ranked 78th. 10. Global AI Index 2024 About:Benchmarks countries on AI readiness. Published By:Tortoise Media (UK) Key Points: Measures AI Talent, Research, Infrastructure, Govt Strategy. India Highlights: Rank: 19th. Strong in research, startups. Weakness in AI infrastructure and funding. 11. Space Economy Report 2024 About:Analyzes the size and trends in the space sector. Published By:ISRO Key Points: India’s space economy ~ $8 billion. Goal: 10% global share by 2030. Private sector participation rising via IN-SPACe. 12. Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2023 About:Measures national cyber resilience. Published By:ITU (UN's telecom agency) Key Points: Evaluates 5 pillars including legal and organizational measures. India Highlights: Rank: 10th. Strong CERT-In framework. Lacks private sector collaboration and global synergy. 13. Global Innovation Index 2024 About:Ranks countries on innovation input-output performance. Published By:WIPO, INSEAD, Cornell University India Highlights: Rank: 39th. Top in ICT exports and VC deals. Weak in education infrastructure. 14. World Development Report 2024 About:Flagship World Bank report on development trends. Published By:World Bank Theme:“Services for Development” India Highlights: Recognized for UPI, Aadhaar success. High service exports, but informal sector challenges persist. 15. Human Development Report 2024 About:Ranks countries by HDI – based on health, education, income. Published By:UNDP India Highlights: Rank: 132 / 191. HDI: 0.633 (Medium). Gender inequality remains high. 16. Global Economic Outlook 2024 About:Forecasts economic growth, inflation, and fiscal performance. Published By:IMF India Highlights: Growth estimate: 6.5% (highest among major economies). Inflation controlled; domestic demand strong. 17. Global Risks Report 2024 About:Identifies key global risks threatening development. Published By:World Economic Forum (WEF) Top Risks: Climate Inaction, Cyberattacks, Misinformation, Conflict, Stagnation. India Highlights: Vulnerable to extreme weather and misinformation. Urged to build adaptive governance. 18. World Energy Outlook 2024 About:Projects energy demand and transition trends. Published By:International Energy Agency (IEA) India Highlights: Fastest-growing energy consumer. Leading in renewables (solar, wind). Needs balance between growth and green targets.
