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India has improved its global standing by four positions to secure the 45th rank in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, reflecting significant progress in digital infrastructure, innovation, governance, and socio-economic impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs).

India has improved its ranking in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, jumping four places to 45th. India's score increased to 54.43/100, reflecting the country's strength and progress in digital and network readiness.

The Union Health Ministry launched SHRESTH (State Health Regulatory Excellence Index), the first national initiative to measure and improve the quality, transparency and efficiency of the drug regulatory system across states and union territories.

Youth unemployment has become a serious challenge at the global level. According to a recent report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Agri-Food Systems can increase global GDP by 1.4%, out of which 45% increase can be achieved through youth participation.

This index is being published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) since the year 2007.

A record 54 Indian institutions have been featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026, the highest ever representation for India.

According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, India has slipped two places to 131st rank out of 148 countries, with a gender parity score of 64.4%.

According to the IEA report, about 145 million tonnes (MT) of methane emissions are estimated to occur from the energy sector in 2024.

Human Development Report-2025 has been released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

The B-Ready Index is a global data collection and analysis initiative by the World Bank Group, designed to assess and improve the business and investment climate worldwide.