Explanation: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)'s report on 'Climate finance provided and mobilised by developed countries for the period 2013-21' highlighted that economically developed nations did not meet their commitment to mobilise USD 100 billion annually by 2021 for climate mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, underscoring challenges in global climate finance efforts.

Explanation: According to the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2023 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR), India has shown notable progress in cybersecurity knowledge but faces challenges in technology advancement and future readiness. The country's ranking at 49th among 64 economies indicates areas needing improvement to enhance digital competitiveness on a global scale.

Explanation: India's logistics performance has markedly improved, rising to 38th out of 139 countries in the World Bank's 2023 Logistics Performance Index. This upward trajectory, reported by Union Minister Shri Som Parkash, reflects advancements in customs processes, infrastructure, logistics services, shipment handling, tracking efficiency, and timeliness, boosted by initiatives like PM GatiShakti and digital reforms.

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The Global Waste Management Outlook 2024, from UNEP and ISWA, underscores critical trends in waste management.

It forecasts a substantial rise in municipal solid waste to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050, with costs expected to almost double from USD 252 billion in 2020. 

Challenges include recognition gaps, data limitations, climate impacts, gender disparities, informal sector issues, and legislative deficiencies.

Explanation: India's total fertility rate (TFR), projected to decline sharply to 1.29 by 2050 and 1.04 by 2100 according to a Lancet study, reflects a significant decrease from 6.18 in 1950. With a current TFR of 1.91 in 2021, below the replacement level of 2.1, India's demographic shift mirrors global trends towards declining fertility rates.

Explanation: India's rise to 113th in the World Bank's Women, Business and Law index underscores improvements in legal frameworks for women's economic opportunities. Evaluated across categories like mobility and entrepreneurship, the index benchmarks gender equality progress globally. Despite advancements, the report underscores ongoing challenges and the imperative for continued efforts towards women's economic empowerment worldwide.