Miscellaneous: International Reports, Indices & Awards

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This section is essential for Prelims fact-checking and providing value-added data in Mains answers.

Major Reports & Indices (2024-25)

Henley Passport Index (Henley & Partners): India ~82 | Visa-free access continues to expand
Global Liveability Index (EIU): Delhi/Mumbai ~141 | Focus on infrastructure and environmental stability
World Cybercrime Index (Oxford University): India ~10th | Major hub for both cyber-threats and digital innovation
Gender Gap Index (WEF): Improved slightly | Significant strides in educational attainment

International Awards & Honors

The 2024 Nobel Prizes

Literature: Awarded for deep thematic exploration of human nature and history.
Peace: Awarded for efforts toward global stability and conflict resolution.

Human Rights & Environment

Sakharov Prize: Awarded for freedom of thought and human rights advocacy.
Equator Prize: Recognition for community-led biodiversity conservation.

National Honors

Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Awarded to legends of Indian Cinema for their lifelong contribution to art.
Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskar: Prestigious awards for significant contributions in science and technology.

Miscellaneous Current Affairs

Aadi Vaani (AI Model): An AI tool for translating Adivasi languages (Bhili, Gondi, etc.).
Digital Population Clock: Real-time tracking of India's population growth as per MoHFW.