UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of most competitive exams in India requiring a broad understanding of various subjects including governance, international relations, economics, environment & society. To excel in this exam candidates must keep themselves updated on global trends, data & reports across a wide range of domains. Global reports such as World Economic Outlook, Global Competitiveness Report, Global Human Development Report etc offer valuable insights into various aspects of development, economics & governance. These reports serve as authoritative resources for understanding the current global challenges & responses of different nations making them critical part of preparation for UPSC CSE.
Human Development Report 2023/24 titled Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarized World was released by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2024. This report assesses challenges arising from uneven development progress, escalating inequality & increasing political polarization emphasizing need for effective multilateral cooperation.
Report Name |
Organization |
Link |
Ease of Doing Business World Bank |
World Bank |
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World Development Report |
World Bank |
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Global Economic Prospect (GEP) Report |
World Bank |
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Remittance Report |
World Bank |
|
Ease of Living Index |
World Bank |
|
India Development Update |
World Bank |
|
Universal Health Coverage Index |
World Bank |
|
The Service Trade Restriction Index |
World Bank |
|
Global Financial Stability Report |
International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
|
World Economic Outlook |
IMF |
|
Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) |
Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) |
|
World Trade Outlook Indicator |
World Trade Organization (WTO) |
|
Global Information Technology Report |
World Economic Forum (WEF) |
|
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report |
WEF |
|
Global Competitiveness Report |
WEF |
|
Enabling Trade Report |
WEF |
|
Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report |
WEF |
|
Global Environment Performance Index |
WEF |
|
World Power Language Index |
WEF |
|
Inclusive Development Index |
WEF |
|
Human Capital Index |
WEF |
|
Global Gender Gap Index |
WEF |
|
Global Financial System Report |
Bank for International Settlements (BIS) |
|
Global Money Laundering Report |
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) |
|
Global Education Monitoring Report |
UNESCO |
|
Gender Parity Index |
UNESCO |
|
Report on Regular Resources |
UNICEF |
|
The State of the World's Children Reports |
UNICEF |
|
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons |
UNODC |
|
World Drug Report |
UNODC |
|
World Wildlife Crime Report |
UNODC |
|
ICT Development Index |
UN-ITU |
|
E-government Readiness Index (EGDI) |
UNPAP |
|
E-participation Index |
UNPAP |
|
E-government Development Index |
UNPAP |
|
The Global Report |
UNHCR |
|
World Investment Report |
UNCTAD |
|
The Trade & Development Report |
UNCTAD |
|
The Least Developed Countries Report |
UNCTAD |
|
The Information Economy Report |
UNCTAD |
|
The Technology and Innovation Report |
UNCTAD |
|
Reports on Counterfeiting and Organized Crime |
UNICRI |
|
Industrial Development Report |
UNIDO |
|
Global Assessment Report |
UNDP |
|
State of World Population Report |
UNFPA |
|
World Economic Situation and Prospectus Report |
UN-DESA |
|
World's Women Report – Once in 5 Years |
UN-DESA |
|
World Cities Report |
UN-Habitat |
|
Habitat Commitment Index |
UN-Habitat |
|
Levels and Trends in Child Mortality Report |
WHO |
|
World Disaster Risk Index |
UNISDR |
|
World Happiness Report |
UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) |
|
World Social Protection Report |
ILO |
|
World Employment and Social Outlook |
ILO |
|
World of Work Report |
ILO |
|
Global Wage Report |
ILO |
|
Gender Inequality Index |
UNDP |
|
Education Development Index |
UNDP |
|
Youth Development Index |
UNDP |
|
Global Corruption Index |
Transparency International |
|
Global Trust Barometer |
Edelman |
|
World Press Freedom Index |
Reporters Without Borders |
|
Agriculture and Food Security Report |
FAO |
|
Poverty and Social Exclusion Report |
ILO |
|
Food Crisis and Vulnerability Assessment Report |
FAO |
|
World Food Programme Report |
WFP |
|
Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook |
ADB |
|
Asian Development Outlook |
ADB |
|
Transnational Crime Report |
UNODC |
|
Development Co-operation Report |
OECD |
|
Regional Economic Outlook for Asia and the Pacific |
ADB |
|
Doing Business in India Report |
World Bank |
|
South Asia Development Report |
ADB |
|
Global Internet Economy Report |
|
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Global Benchmark for Education and Skills |
OECD |
|
National Strategy on Education Report |
Government of India |
|
State of India’s Financial Sector Report |
Reserve Bank of India |
|
Economic Survey of India |
Ministry of Finance, India |
|
National Health Profile Report |
Ministry of Health, Government of India |
|
Healthcare Investment Report |
Government of India |
|
The Changing Face of Healthcare in India Report |
IBEF |
|
Policy Research Report |
NITI Aayog |
|
World Education and Skills Report |
UNESCO |
|
State of Women in Agriculture Report |
FAO |
|
India: Key Economic Indicators |
India Ministry of Finance |
|
Indian Government e-Governance Reports |
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, India |
|
Global Communication Technology Report |
UN |
|
Education Globalization and Integration Report |
UN |
|
Policy Framework for Global Environmental Development |
UN |
|
Climate Action Global Report |
UNFCCC |
|
Agricultural Report: Trends & Development |
FAO |
|
Digital Economy Report |
UNCTAD |
|
Digital Transformation Report |
UNDP |
|
The Future of Work Report |
ILO |
|
Global ICT Report |
UN |
|
Urbanization Trends Report |
UN-Habitat |
|
Redefining Globalization Report |
World Economic Forum |
|
Global Smart Manufacturing Report |
World Economic Forum |
|
Smart Cities and Technologies Report |
WEF |
|
The Future of Sustainability Report |
World Economic Forum |
|
Energy Transition Report |
WEF |
|
Digital Economy and Transformation Report |
OECD |
|
Financial System Report |
IMF |
|
The Emerging Economic Trends Report |
WEF |
|
Global Energy Efficiency Report |
IEA |
|
Sustainable Development Goals Report |
UN |
|
Energy Consumption in Emerging Economies Report |
IEA |
|
Global Water Efficiency Report |
UNDP |
|
Human Development Report |
UNDP |
|
SDG Report 2022 |
UN |
|
Global Strategy for Healthcare Development Report |
WHO |
|
Sustainable Urban Development Report |
UN-Habitat |
|
Regional Economic Development Report |
UN |
|
Women in Science Report |
UNESCO |
|
The Blue Economy Report |
UNDP |
|
Technology and Innovation Report |
UN |
|
Climate Change Adaptation Report |
UNFCCC |
|
Water Security Report |
UNESCO |
|
Sustainable Energy Development Report |
IEA |
|
Employment and Social Protection Report |
ILO |
|
Renewable Energy Future Report |
IEA |
|
Industrial Efficiency Report |
UNIDO |
|
Innovation for Sustainable Development Report |
UNDP |
|
Digital Transformation of India Report |
Government of India |
|
Development of the Indian Economy Report |
Reserve Bank of India |
|
Indian Agriculture Investment Outlook Report |
NITI Aayog |
|
Indian Smart Cities Report |
Ministry of Urban Affairs |
|
India Health Infrastructure Report |
Ministry of Health |
|
India Digital Health Report |
Ministry of Health |
|
India SDG Development Report |
NITI Aayog |
|
India Financial Inclusion Report |
Government of India |
|
Indian International Trade Report |
Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
|
Indian Healthcare Growth and Development Report |
FICCI |
|
Urban Governance Report |
UN-Habitat |
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Infrastructure Investment and Development Report |
Ministry of Finance, India |
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Indian Smart Cities Report |
Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs |
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India Rural Development Report |
Ministry of Rural Development |
|
Climate Change Adaptation Report |
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
|
Urban Sustainability Report |
UN-Habitat |
|
India Digital Transformation 2030 Report |
NITI Aayog |
|
Energy Transition Report |
Ministry of Power |
|
India Economic Growth Report |
Reserve Bank of India |
|
India Green Development Report |
NITI Aayog |
|
India Urbanization Report |
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs |
|
Agricultural Innovation and Productivity Report |
ICAR |
|
India's Rural and Urban Development Report |
Ministry of Rural Development |
|
India's Economic and Trade Strategy Report |
Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
|
India's Financial Inclusion Strategy Report |
Reserve Bank of India |
Report Name |
Frequency |
Report Name |
Frequency |
Ease of Doing Business World Bank |
Annual |
World Development Report World Bank |
Annual |
Global Economic Prospect (GEP) Report World Bank |
Biannual |
Remittance Report World Bank |
Annual |
Ease of Living Index World Bank |
Annual |
India Development Update World Bank |
Annual |
Universal Health Coverage Index World Bank |
Annual |
The Service Trade Restriction Index World Bank |
Annual |
Global Financial Stability Report IMF |
Biannual |
World Economic Outlook IMF |
Biannual |
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) |
Triennial |
World Trade Outlook Indicator WTO |
Quarterly |
Global Information Technology Report World Economic Forum |
Annual |
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report WEF |
Annual |
Global Competitiveness Report WEF |
Annual |
Enabling Trade Report WEF |
Annual |
Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report WEF |
Annual |
Global Environment Performance Index WEF |
Annual |
World Power Language Index WEF |
Annual |
Inclusive Development Index WEF |
Annual |
Human Capital Index WEF |
Annual |
Global Gender Gap Index WEF |
Annual |
Global Financial System Report Bank for International Settlements |
Annual |
Global Money Laundering Report Financial Action Task Force (FATF) |
Annual |
Global Education Monitoring Report UNESCO |
Annual |
Gender Parity Index UNESCO |
Annual |
Report on Regular Resources UNICEF |
Annual |
The State of the World's Children Reports UNICEF |
Annual |
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons UNODC |
Annual |
World Drug Report UNODC |
Annual |
World Wildlife Crime Report UNODC |
Annual |
ICT Development Index UN-ITU |
Annual |
E-government Readiness Index (EGDI) UNPAP |
Annual |
E-participation Index UNPAP |
Annual |
E-government Development Index UNPAP |
Annual |
The Global Report UNHCR |
Annual |
World Investment Report UNCTAD |
Annual |
The Trade & Development Report UNCTAD |
Annual |
The Least Developed Countries Report UNCTAD |
Annual |
The Information Economy Report UNCTAD |
Annual |
The Technology and Innovation Report UNCTAD |
Annual |
Reports on Counterfeiting and Organized Crime UNICRI |
Annual |
Industrial Development Report UNIDO |
Annual |
Global Assessment Report UNDP |
Annual |
State of World Population Report UNFPA |
Annual |
World Economic Situation and Prospectus Report UN-DESA |
Annual |
World's Women Report – Once in 5 Years UN-Habitat |
Every 5 Years |
World Cities Report Habitat |
Annual |
Commitment Index Levels and Trends in Child Mortality Report |
Annual |
World Disaster Risk Index UNISDR |
Annual |
World Happiness Report |
Annual |
World Social Protection Report ILO |
Annual |
World Employment and Social Outlook ILO |
Annual |
World of Work Report ILO |
Annual |
Global Wage Report ILO |
Annual |
Gender Inequality Index UNDP |
Annual |
Education Development Index Actions on Air Quality |
Annual |
Global Environment Outlook UNEP |
Annual |
Emission Gap Report UNEP |
Annual |
The Rise of Environmental Crime Report UNEP & INTERPOL |
Annual |
World State of Forest Report FAO |
Annual |
World Health Statistics WHO |
Annual |
World Tuberculosis Report WHO |
Annual |
Ambient Air Pollution Report WHO |
Annual |
Safety Reports CORSIA |
Annual |
World Intellectual Property Report (WIPR) WIPO |
Annual |
Nuclear Organisations Reports IAEA |
Annual |
Technical Cooperation Report IAEA |
Annual |
Nuclear Technology Review IAEA |
Annual |
Red Book IAEA |
Annual |
World Energy Outlook (WEO) IEA |
Annual |
Southeast Asia Energy Outlook IEA |
Annual |
Red List International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
Annual |
The Energy Report & Living Planet Report WWF |
Annual |
Global Corruption Report (GCR) Transparency International |
Annual |
Corruption Perception Index Transparency International |
Annual |
World Press Freedom Index Reporters Without Borders |
Annual |
Death Penalty Report Amnesty International |
Annual |
Global Hunger Index Report IFPRI |
Annual |
An Economy for the 99% Oxfam |
Annual |
Change the World List Data Fortune |
Annual |
Global Pension Index Melbourne Mercer |
Annual |
Global Slavery Index Walk Free Foundation |
Annual |
Global Retail Development Index AT Kearney |
Annual |
Climate Change Performance Index German Watch |
Annual |
New Health Index Global Burden of Disease |
Annual |
Index of Economic Freedom Heritage Foundation |
Annual |
Intellectual Property Index US Chamber of Commerce |
Annual |
Global Peace Index Institute of Economics & Peace (IEP) |
Annual |
Global Terrorism Index IEP |
Annual |
Global Talent Competitiveness Index INSEAD |
Annual |
City Momentum Index JLL Real Estate Services, US |
Annual |
State of Global Air 2017 Report Health Effects Institute |
Annual |
Global Ecological Footprint Global Footprint Network |
Annual |
Social Progress Index Social Progress Imperative |
Annual |
India State of Forest Report Forest Survey of India |
Annual |
Report Card of Swachh Bharat Mission Quality Council of India |
Annual |
National Air Quality Indices Central Pollution Control Board |
Annual |
National Ambient Air Quality Standard CPCB |
Annual |
Global Innovation Index Cornell University, INSEAD & WIPO |
Annual |
India Innovation Index NITI Aayog |
Annual |
Performance of Health Outcome Index NITI Aayog |
Annual |
Interest Subvention Report Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Annual |
Financial Stability Report Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Annual |
Internet Readiness Index Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) |
Annual |
RESIDEX National Housing Bank |
Annual |
Annual Survey of Education Report PRATHAM |
Annual |
School Education Quality Index (SEQI) NITI Aayog and MHRD |
Annual |
India Social Development Report The Council of Social Development |
Annual |
Red Data Book Botanical Survey of India |
Annual |
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