Global Gender Gap Report 2023: WEF

• 17th edition of the report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
• Evaluates gender parity across 146 countries
• Top-ranking countries: Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden
• India's rank improved from 135th to 127th out of 146 countries

Anxiety Disorders

• Growing recognition of the impact of anxiety disorders on individuals' well-being
• Common mental health conditions affecting a significant portion of the population
• Anxiety becomes problematic when persistent and disruptive

Airlines' Greenwashing and Contributing to Carbon Pollution

• Lawsuit filed against Delta Air Lines for greenwashing and false claims
• Greenwashing: marking activities as climate-friendly without significant emissions reduction
• Accusations of greenwashing faced by multinational corporations

Manipulating Phonons for Quantum Computing

• IBM researchers developed an acoustic beam-splitter to manipulate phonons
• Phonons are the quantum equivalent of sound and can be used as units of information in quantum computing
• Challenges in manipulating phonons similar to electrons or photons

Mesolithic Rock Paintings Unearthed in Andhra Pradesh

• Mesolithic period rock painting discovered in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh
• Discovered while surveying architectural features of shrines
• Prehistoric rock art previously found in the same region

Estonia Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

• Estonia's parliament approves law legalizing same-sex marriage
• First central European country to do so

Integrated Simulator Complex 'Dhruv'

• Inauguration of the Integrated Simulator Complex 'Dhruv' at Southern Naval Command in Kochi
• Equipped with state-of-the-art simulators for practical training in the Indian Navy
• Simulators to be used for training personnel from friendly countries

US Senate Proposes 'NATO Plus Five' Defence Status for India

• US Senate proposes granting India 'NATO plus five' defence status
• Aims to enhance defence ties and facilitate the transfer of defence equipment
• External Affairs Minister of India rejects the framework

St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)

• 26th edition of the forum showcases Russia's determination to maintain its economy
• War in Ukraine prompts Russia to seek alternative alliances
• SPIEF is an annual business event in St. Petersburg, Russia, discussing global economic issues and showcasing investment projects