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06-03-2021
MCQ
What is the rank of India in World Press Freedom

Index -2020?
A. 140th
B. 142nd
C. 152nd
D. 160th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ
The correct answer of the MCQ is option – B

India ranked 142nd in World Press Freedom Index -2020
https://rsf.org/en/ranking_table
This freedom index is published annually since 2002 by Reporters Without
Borders (RSF). The World Press Freedom Index is an important advocacy tool
based on the principle of emulation between states.
In this freedom Index a total of 180 countries evaluated. Norway is ranked top
in the Index for the fourth consecutive year while Finland and Denmark in
second and third place. North Korea is at the bottom-ranked at 180th.
South Asian countries performed very poorly in this index. China ranked 177th,
Pakistan at 145th, and Bangladesh at 151. India is ranked 142nd
Top 5 positions are occupied by the European Countries namely Norway,
Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
ADDITIONAL INFORMAITON
MCQ
At what rank India has been placed in Corruption

Perception Index - 2020?
A. 56th
B. 66th
C. 76th
D. 86th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ
The correct answer of the MCQ is option – D

India has been placed at 86th rank in Corruption Perception Index 2020.
https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2020/index/nzl#
India's rank has slipped six places to 86th among 180 countries with a score of 40 in
corruption perception index (CPI) in 2020.
Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is released by Transparency International. It is a German
non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1993. It is headquartered in Berlin,
Germany and its purpose is to take action to combat global corruption with civil societal
anti-corruption measures. The index, which ranks 180 countries and territories by their
perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people, uses
a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean. A country with a higher
score has a higher rank.
India was ranked at 80th position with score of 41 out of 180 countries in 2019. The CPI
score for India is almost constant this year as well as the previous year score.
Currently New Zealand and Denmark rank at first position with scores of 88. Somalia and
South Sudan rank lowest at 179th position with scores of 12
MCQ
What India’s rank in the Asia-Pacific Personalised

Health Index-2021?
A. 05th
B. 10th
C. 15th
D. 24th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India’s rank in the Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index-2021 is 10th
https://futureproofinghealthcare.com/india-personalised-health-index
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report ‘Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index 2020’ developed
by the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies in partnership with Roche. India is on 10th rank
in the Asia-Pacific Personalised Health Index-2021 out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in a newly-
launched health index to measure the progress towards personalised healthcare.
The Index is a first-of-its-kind policy tool that provides a unique overview of the personalised
health readiness of 11 health systems across Asia-Pacific.
The 11 countries in the Asia Pacific region which were measured in the index are Australia,
China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and New
Zealand.
Singapore topped the Index followed by Taiwan & Japan at 2nd & 3rd positions respectively.
Indonesia has been ranked at the 11th position.
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is Headquartered in London.
The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies is a Danish not-for-profit, independent futures
think tank. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche) is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates
worldwide. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland.
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MCQ
At which rank India is placed in the Global Climate

Risk Index - 2021?
A. 5th
B. 6th
C. 7th
D. 8th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ
The correct answer of the MCQ is option – C

India Ranks 7th in 16th edition of Global Climate Risk Index 2021.
https://germanwatch.org/en/19777
India has been placed among the top 10 most affected countries by climate change, in the
Global Climate Risk Index 2021 published by the Bonn-based environmental think tank
Germanwatch. India ranked as the 7th worst-hit country in terms of climate change in 2019.
The Global Climate Risk Index 2021 analyses to what extent countries and regions have been
affected by impacts of weather-related loss events (storms, floods, heat waves etc.). The most
recent data available — for 2019 and from 2000 to 2019 — were taken into account.
The countries and territories affected most in 2019 were Mozambique, Zimbabwe as well as the
Bahamas.
The countries and territories affected most for the period from 2000 to 2019 Puerto Rico,
Myanmar and Haiti rank highest.
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MCQ
Which State has toped in India Innovation Index -2020

in ‘Major States’ category?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Telangana
D. Karnataka
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

Karnataka has toped in India Innovation Index -2021 with a score of 42.50.
https://niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/202101/IndiaInnovationReport2020Book.pdf
The second and third rank is secured by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
respectively. The last three rank positions are marked by Jharkhand,
Chhattisgarh and Bihar.
Among the UTs, Delhi topped the index. Chandigarh is in the second position.
Among North-Eastern and Hill states, Himachal Pradesh has secured the top
position. The second and third position in this category is marked by
Uttarakhand and Manipur respectively.
The index ranking was calculated by considering 5 major enabler parameters:
Human Capital, Investment, Knowledge workers, Business environment and
Safety and Legal environment.
The 2nd India Innovation Index was launched by NITI Aayog.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in Henley Passport Index-

2021?
A. 45th
B. 55th
C. 85th
D. 95th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has been ranked 85th in the most powerful passport report ‘Henley Passport Index 2021’.
Henley Passport Index ranked India at 85th position with a visa score of 58. In simple terms,
Indian passport holders can visit 58 countries without a prior visa or visa-on-arrival. India shares
the rank with Tajikistan.
https://www.henleypassportindex.com/passport
Japan continues to hold the number one position on the index, with passport holders able to
access 191 destinations around the world visa-free. Singapore is in second place (with a score of
190) and South Korea ties with Germany in third place (with a score of 189).
The Henley Passport Index was launched in 2006 and includes 199 different passports
The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the
number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The ranking is based on
exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which maintains the
world’s largest and most accurate database of travel information.
The Henley Passport Index is the only passport index that is based on IATA data.
The International Air Transport Association is a trade association of the world's airlines founded
in 1945. Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
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MCQ
What is the rank of India in Human Freedom Index -

2020?
A. 101st
B. 111th
C. 113th
D. 115th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

What is the rank of India ranked 111st in Human Freedom Index – 2020
https://www.fraserinstitute.org/sites/default/files/human-freedom-index-2020.pdf
The Human Freedom Index presents the state of human freedom in the
world based on a broad measure that encompasses personal, civil, and
economic freedom. Human freedom is a social concept that recognizes
the dignity of individuals and is defined here as negative liberty or the
absence of coercive constraint. The report is co‐published by the Cato
Institute in the United States and the Fraser Institute in Canada
As per the index, India is ranked at 111th position among 162 countries.
The first rank is marked by New Zealand. The second and third position
is marked by Switzerland and Hong Kong respectively. The last position
of 162nd is marked by Syria.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in Climate Change

Performance Index-2021?
A. 08th
B. 09th
C. 10th
D. 12th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India Ranks 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index 2021
https://germanwatch.org/en/19602
The New Climate Institute, Germanwatch and CAN (Climate Action Network) has released
Global Climate Change Performance Index.
Published annually since 2005, the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an independent
monitoring tool for tracking the climate protection performance of 57 countries and the EU. It
aims to enhance transparency in international climate politics and enables comparison of
climate protection efforts and progress made by individual countries.
In the CCPI 2021, Sweden reaches the best ranking with a “high” in the categories Greenhouse
Gas Emissions, Renewable Energy and Climate Policy. Again, no country performs well enough in
all index categories to achieve an overall “very high” rating in the index. Therefore, the first
three ranks in the overall ranking and the category specific rankings remain empty. In the
overall ranking, the United Kingdom (5th) and Denmark (6th) follow Sweden.
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MCQ
What is the rank of India in Global Talent

Competitiveness Index -2020?
A. 71st
B. 72nd
C. 75th
D. 77th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India is ranked 72nd in Global Talent Competitiveness Index -2020
https://gtcistudy.com/
The 7th edition of Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020 was
released by INStitut Européen d'ADministration des affaires (European
Institute of Business Administration) INSEAD, France in association with
Google, and Addeco, a human resources company based out of
Switzerland. It measures and ranks 132 countries based on their
potential to grow, attract and retain talent and workforce.
The Theme of Global Talent Competitiveness Index -2020 is ‘Global

Talent in the Age of Artificial Intelligence’
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MCQ
What is the rank of India in the Global Terrorism

Index-2020?
A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

In the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2020, India has been ranked at
8th spot globally in the list of countries most affected by terrorism
in 2019.
Afghanistan is the first most affected country in the world due to
terrorism in 2019. The second and third rank is marked by Iraq and
Nigeria respectively.
least affected countries due to terrorism are Qatar & Uzbekistan.
At 135th rank, there are 29 countries with a score of 0.
https://www.economicsandpeace.org/reports/
The Global Terrorism Index is published annually by the Institute
for Economics and Peace (IEP), headquartered in Sydney,
Australia, to measure the impact of terrorism on the countries.
Economics and Peace (IEP) was founded in 2007
MCQ
What is the rank of India in TRACE Bribery Risk Matrix-

2020?
A. 67th
B. 77th
C. 88th
D. 97th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India is at 77th position with a score of 45 in a global list that measures
business bribery risks of 2020.
According to this year's data, North Korea, Turkmenistan, South Sudan,
Venezuela and Eritrea present the highest commercial bribery risk, while
Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden and New Zealand present the lowest.
In 2019, India's rank stood 78 position with a score of 48 while in 2020 the
country was ranked 77 with a score of 45, the data showed.
The TRACE Matrix ranking list is released by TRACE International, which is an
anti-bribery standard-setting organisation.
The list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard setting organisation, measures
business bribery risk in 194 countries, territories, and autonomous and semi-
autonomous regions.
https://www.traceinternational.org/trace-matrix
MCQ
At which rank India is placed in Asia Power Index -

2020?
A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 5th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

Asia Power Index - 2020 India has been ranked at 4th position.
https://power.lowyinstitute.org/countries/
Sydney based Lowy Institute has released Asia Power Index 2020.
The index is topped by United States. At second and third position China and Japan are placed
respectively.
China is slowly emerging as the most powerful country influencing the Asia-Pacific & ready to
overtake the America, shows Sydney-based Lowy Institute's Asia Power Index for 2020.
The Asia Power Index is an index that measures resources and influence to rank the relative
power of states in Asia Pacific, published by the Lowy Institute annually from 2018. The Index
ranks 26 countries and territories.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in Global Hunger Index -

2020?
A. 47th
B. 65th
C. 94th
D. 99th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has marked the rank position of 94th among 107 countries in this index.
The indicators for the assessment of Global Hunger Index are Undernourishment,
Child Wasting, Child Stunting and Child Mortality. As per the report, India comes under
‘serious category’. Other neighbouring countries of India which are under serious
category are Bangladesh (75th) , Myanmar (78th) and Pakistan (88th). Nepal (73rd)
and Sri Lanka (64th) are in moderate category in Global Hunger index 2020.
https://www.globalhungerindex.org/india.html
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and
track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. GHI scores are calculated each
year to assess progress and setbacks in combating hunger. The GHI is designed to raise
awareness and understanding of the struggle against hunger, provide a way to
compare levels of hunger between countries and regions, and call attention to those
areas of the world where hunger levels are highest and where the need for additional
efforts to eliminate hunger is greatest.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in World Risk Index - 2020?
A. 77th
B. 79th
C. 87th
D. 89th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

As per the ranking in the index, India has been ranked at the 89th
Position among 181 countries. India is termed under the category of
Medium Risk.
The United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human
Security (UNU-EHS) and Bundnis Entwicklung Hilft and University of
Stuttgart, Germany has released the World Risk Index- 2020.
https://www.preventionweb.net/publications/view/73612
The World Risk Index 2020 is the part of the World Risk Report 2020.
The ranking is topped by Vanuatu which is termed under the category of
Very High Risk. The second position is marked by Tonga, termed in the
category of Very High Risk.
The 181st Rank position is marked by Qatar, termed under the category
of Very Low Risk.
MCQ
Which country topped in Human Development Index-

2020?
A. China
B. Iceland
C. Japan
D. Norway
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

Human Development Index-2020 is topped by Norway.
The second and third ranks are secured by Ireland and Switzerland
respectively.
As per Human Development Index-2020 , India stood at the rank
position of 131st among 189 countries. India dropped two ranks in the
United Nations' Human Development Index this year, standing at 131
out of 189 countries. India is Asia’s third-largest economy.
The lowest rank of 189th is obtained by Niger
The report of Human Development Index-2020 was released by the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). HQ of UNDP: New
York, US
http://hdr.undp.org/en/content/latest-human-development-index-ranking
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MCQ
What is the rank of India in Human Capital Index -

2020?
A. 100th
B. 103rd
C. 116th
D. 123rd
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has been ranked at the 116th position in the latest edition of the World Bank’s
annual Human Capital Index that benchmarks key components of human capital
across countries.
https://olc.worldbank.org/content/human-capital-index-methodology
The Human Capital Index is a report prepared by the World Bank. The Index measures
which countries are best in mobilizing the economic and professional potential of its
citizens. The index measures how much capital each country loses through lack of
education and health.
The comparison results in the selection of ten human capital indicators, including
employee competence, job accountability, professional tenure, employee
commitment, employee cooperativeness, employee skills, employee creativity,
employee professional knowledge, organisational tenure & employee education level.
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants
to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing
capital projects. World Bank Headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States
MCQ
What is the rank of India on Global Economic

Freedom Index - 2020?
A. 100th
B. 105th
C. 115th
D. 125th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India ranked 105th in Global Economic Freedom Index - 2020
Canada’s Fraser Institute has published the Economic Freedom of the World:
2020 Annual Report in conjunction with New Delhi based think tank Centre for
Civil Society. This is the 24th edition of the report. Global Economic Freedom
2020 report has covered 162 countries; however, the latest data available is
from 2018. So, the report has been prepared on the basis of 2018 data. The
Global Economic Freedom report is prepared to know how countries are
supportive of economic freedom.
https://www.heritage.org/index/ranking
As per the Global Economic Freedom Index 2020, Hong Kong is the most
economically free country and is on the top spot on the index. Singapore has
been ranked second on the index. Singapore is followed by New Zealand,
Switzerland and USA to rank 3rd, 4th and 5th on the index respectively.
MCQ
At what rank India is placed in Global Innovation

Index-2020?
A. 48th
B. 49th
C. 52nd
D. 68th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ
The correct answer of the MCQ is option – A

India is ranked at position 48th in Global Innovation Index-2020.
The first position is marked by Switzerland, which is followed by Sweden and the US at
second and third position respectively.
13th Global Innovation Index - 2020 is released by WIPO (World Intellectual Property
Organisation), Cornell University and INSEAD Business School. World Intellectual
Property Organisation is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
https://www.wipo.int/global_innovation_index/en/2020/
The 2020 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) presents the latest
global innovation trends and the annual innovation ranking of 131
economies.
The theme of 13th Global Innovation Index - 2020 - Who Will Finance
Innovation? - is timely given the human and global economic damage
wreaked by the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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MCQ
Which state has topped in NITI Aayog’s Export

Preparedness Index - 2020?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

The ranking for Export Preparedness Index - 2020 is topped by Gujarat.
NITI Aayog release Export Preparedness Index
https://niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-08/Digital_ExportPreparednessIndex2020_0.pdf
The second and third position in Export Preparedness Index - 2020 is of
Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu respectively.
According to Export Preparedness Index - 2020 , six of eight coastal
states feature in the top ten rankings, indicating the presence of strong
enabling and facilitating factors to promote exports. Among the
landlocked states, Rajasthan has performed the best, followed by
Telangana and Haryana.
Headquarters of NITI Aayog is located in N. Delhi. Chairman of NITI
Aayog is Shri Narendra Modi and CEO of NITI Aayog is Amitabh Kant.
MCQ
What is the ranking of India in Global Manufacturing

Risk Index -2020?
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India is the third top-most country in the Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2020. The
annual Global Manufacturing Risk Index (MRI) report was released by the US-based
property consultant Cushman & Wakefield, to rank the most suitable locations for
global manufacturing among 48 countries in Europe, Americas, and the Asia-Pacific.
Each of the countries has been assessed in four key areas: Bouncebackability,
Conditions, Costs and Risks.
As per the ranking released, India is stood at the third position in the Global
Manufacturing Risk Index 2020.
Cushman & Wakefield has released Global Manufacturing Risk Index (MRI)-2020.
The list is topped by China and followed by the United States.
As per the index, India is considered to be the third most-suitable location for global
manufacturing among 48 countries.
https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights/2020-global-manufacturing-risk-index
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MCQ
What is the rank of India in Global Real Estate

Transparency Index - 2020?
A. 34
B. 35
C. 36
D. 37
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

In Global Real Estate Transparency Index – 2020 India ranks at 34th
position.
https://www.jll.co.in/en/trends-and-insights/research/global-real-estate-transparency-
index/greti-global-rankings-and-methodology
The report consist of rankings for 99countries and territories and 163
cities.
As per the report, the list is topped by United kingdom and the United
States is ranked at 2nd position.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in IMD World Competitive

Index-2020?
A. 34th
B. 43rd
C. 53th
D. 64th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India is ranked 43rd in IMD World Competitive Index-2020
Switzerland based International Institute for Management and Development’s (IMD)
World Competitiveness Centre (WCC) has released a 32nd World Competitive Index
2020 report.
https://www.imd.org/wcc/world-competitiveness-center-rankings/world-
competitiveness-ranking-2020/
As per the report, India has stood at the ranking position of 43rd for this year.
MCQ
What rank India has scored in Environment

Performance Index-2020?
A. 168th
B. 169th
C. 179th
D. 189th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has ranked at 168th position among 180 countries in Environment
Performance Index 2020.
https://epi.yale.edu/epi-results/2020/component/epi
The list has been topped by Denmark.
Under the category of air quality , India has stood at 179th at the 2020
EPI.
Under the category of biodiversity and habitat, India has stood at 148th
at the 2020 EPI.
Under the category of climate change mitigation , India has stood at
106th at the 2020 EPI.
Yale University and Columbia University have jointly released
Environment Performance Index 2020 (EPI 2020).
MCQ
What is the rank of India in Energy transition index-

2020 released by World Economic Forum?
A. 71nd
B. 72rd
C. 73th
D. 74th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has moved up two positions to rank 74th on a Global ‘Energy Transition Index (ETI)’ with
improvements on all key parameters of economic growth, energy security and environmental
sustainability.
https://www.weforum.org/reports/fostering-effective-energy-transition-2020
World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the Energy Transition Index (ETI).
The Energy Transition Index (ETI) is a fact-based ranking intended to enable policy-makers and
businesses to plot the course for a successful energy transition.
Energy transition refers to the global energy sector’s shift from fossil-based systems of energy
production and consumption — including oil, natural gas and coal — to renewable energy
sources like wind and solar, as well as lithium-ion batteries.
The increasing penetration of renewable energy into the energy supply mix, the onset of
electrification and improvements in energy storage are all key drivers of the energy transition.
The World Economic Forum is headquartered in Cologny, Geneva Canton, Switzerland is an
international NGO and was founded in 1971
MCQ
What is India’s ranking in the Child Flourishing Index-

2020?
A. 77th
B. 87th
C. 111th
D. 131st
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

What is India’s ranking in the Child Flourishing Index-2020 is 77th
India ranked 77th on a sustainability index that takes into account per capita carbon emissions
and 131st on a flourishing ranking that measures the best chance at survival and well-being for
children, according to a UN-backed report.
The report was released on Wednesday by a commission of over 40 child and adolescent health
experts from around the world. It was commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO),
UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and The Lancet medical journal.
https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/measuring-children-s-well-being-the-child-flourishing-
and-futures-index
In the report assessing the capacity of 180 countries to ensure that their youngsters can survive
and thrive, India ranks 77th on the Sustainability Index and 131 on the Flourishing Index.
MCQ
Animal Protection Index (API) -2020 ranks how many

countries?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
ANSWER OF THE MCQ
The correct answer of the MCQ is option – c

Animal Protection Index (API) -2020 ranks 50 countries
The Animal Protection Index (API) 2020 has been released by World Animal Protection which is
an International animal welfare charity. The index ranks 50 countries around the world on the
basis of their legislation and policy commitments for protecting animals. The Animal Protection
Index is prepared by considering 10 indicators which are grouped into 4 goals. These indicators
address key animal welfare issues around the world. The index gives each country an overall
score and these scores fall within scoring bands from A to G.
https://api.worldanimalprotection.org/
The index ranks countries from A (being the highest score) to G (being the weakest score)
according to their policy and legislation.
India has attained a C ranking in the index, along with countries like New Zealand, Mexico,
France, and Spain.
MCQ
The first-ever Gender Social Norms Index-2020 has been released

by which organization?
A. United Nations Population Fund(UNFPA)

B. United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)
C. United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund(UNICEF)
D. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

The first-ever Gender Social Norms Index-2020 has been released by United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
As per the Gender Social Norms Index - 2020, no country in the world has achieved
gender equality.
Gender Social Norms Index - 2020 (GSNI) which is the first such index has been
released by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The index shows how
social beliefs can obstruct gender equality along four dimensions namely political,
educational, economic and physical integrity. Overall, GSNI highlights the prevalent
gender biases due to social norms and how they are evolving.
http://hdr.undp.org/en/gsni
Gender Social Norms Index - 2020 (GSNI) has analysed this social bias across 75
countries which form more than 80 per cent of the global population. The index has
also covered a second set 31 countries accounting for 59 percent of the world
population. These countries have data for periods of time.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in Nomura's Food

Vulnerability Index - 2019?
A. 42nd
B. 44th
C. 46th
D. 48th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

What is the rank of India in Nomura's Food Vulnerability Index - 2019
Food Vulnerability Index - 2019 has been released by Japanese financial services
group Nomura. Popularly known as Nomura's Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI), the
index ranks countries on the basis of their vulnerability to changes in food prices.
https://www.nomuraconnects.com/focused-thinking-posts/preparing-for-the-next-surge-in-
food-prices/
Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over
30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of
individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business
divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment
Banking), and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of
disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered
thought leadership.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in International Intellectual

Property Index – 2020?
A. 40th
B. 41st
C. 42nd
D. 43rd
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

Rank of India in International Intellectual Property Index – 2020 is 40th
India has been ranked 40th out of 53 countries in the International Intellectual
Property Index - 2020. India was placed at 36th position among 50 countries in 2019.
The US, the UK, Sweden, France and Germany remained the top five economies on the
intellectual property index in 2019 retaining their spots from the last year
https://www.theglobalipcenter.com/report/ipindex2020/
Since the first edition of the U.S. Chamber International Intellectual Property Index (IP
Index) in 2012, countless new life-changing technologies, life-saving medicines, and
life-enhancing creative works have improved our human experience. We can do so
much now that we couldn’t do before.
The index was released as part of the annual report prepared by the Global Innovation
Policy Center (GIPC) of the US Chambers of Commerce.
MCQ
What is India’s rank in Democracy Index – 2020?
A. 50th
B. 53rd
C. 57th
D. 59th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India’s rank in Democracy Index – 2020 is 53rd.
https://www.eiu.com/n/campaigns/democracy-index-2020/
India slipped two places to 53rd position in the 2020 Democracy Index's
global ranking, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which
said the "democratic backsliding" by authorities and "crackdowns" on
civil liberties has led to a further decline in the country's ranking.
However, India is ranked higher than most of its neighbouring countries.
As per the index, India is at 53rd rank position with a score of 6.61
among 167 countries.
Democracy Index – 2020 is topped by Norway with a score of 9.81. The
second and third rank positions are marked by Iceland and Sweden
respectively. The last rank position of 167th is marked by North Korea
with a score of 1.08.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in the Business-to-Consumer

(B2C) E-commerce Index-2020?
A. 61
B. 62
C. 71
D. 72
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India ranked 71st in the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-commerce Index-2020.
https://unctad.org/webflyer/unctad-b2c-e-commerce-index-2020-spotlight-latin-america-and-
caribbean
The performance of India has improved as compared to the previous year.
India’s rank in the Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-commerce Index -2020 is 71
Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-commerce Index is released by the
Organization, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
(UNCTAD). The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development was
established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body. UNCTAD is the
part of the United Nations Secretariat dealing with trade, investment, and
development issues. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
MCQ
What is the rank of India in IMD World Talent

Ranking-2020 ?
A. 59
B. 69
C. 79
D. 89
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India is placed at 59th in World Talent Ranking-2020
IMD World Talent Rankings 2020 has been released by International Institute for Management
Development. IMD World Talent Ranking 2020 has accessed 63 countries to determine how
these countries develop, attract, and retain highly-skilled professionals.
https://www.imd.org/wcc/world-competitiveness-center-rankings/world-talent-ranking-2020/
According to the IMD World Talent Rankings 2020, Switzerland has topped the overall rankings
with a score of 100. Switzerland has been ranked 1st on the appeal factor while 2nd on
investment & development and readiness factors.
Switzerland is followed by Denmark on the second place. Denmark has been ranked 1st in terms
of investment & development. It has been ranked 6th on the readiness factor and 11th on the
appeal factor.
Sweden and Austria has been ranked 3rd and 4th on the ranking respectively.
Luxembourg has been ranked 5th in the ranking while Norway is at the 6th place.
Mongolia has been ranked at the bottom
MCQ
In which year School Education Quality Index (SEQI) was

launched in India?
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2018
D. 2019
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

In 2019 School Education Quality Index (SEQI) was launched in India
http://niti.gov.in/content/school-education-quality-index
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) has released its first edition of
School Education Quality Index (SEQI) 2019 with the aim to evaluate the performance
of States and Union Territories (UTs) in the school education sector with the reference
year 2016-17. West Bengal did not participate in the Niti Aayog exercise.
In first edition of School Education Quality Index (SEQI)-2019 Kerala has topped the list
of large states while Manipur has topped the list of small states. Chandigarh has
bagged the first rank among the seven union territories.
The index which is developed in collaboration with key stakeholders such as the
Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), the World Bank and sector
experts, consists of 30 critical indicators that assess the delivery of quality education.
MCQ
What is the Rank of India in Global Health Security

Index/GHS Index -2019?
A. 37th
B. 47th
C. 57th
D. 67th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

The Rank of India in Global Health Security Index/GHS Index -2019 is 57th
The Global Health Security (GS) Index is the first major index which observes
and compare the health security-related capabilities of around 195 countries
across the globe.
The GHS Index compromise of six different indicators namely Prevention,
Health System, Detection and Reporting, Compliance with international norms,
Rapid Response, Risk Environment. The Index is responsible to rate the
different countries according to the performance of all indicators.
The GHS Index is a project of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and
the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), with research by The Economist Intelligence
Unit (EIU).
https://www.ghsindex.org/
MCQ
What is the Rank of India in the Ease of Doing

Business Index-2020?
A. 45th
B. 54th
C. 77th
D. 63rd
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

The Rank of India in the Ease of Doing Business Index-2020 is
63rd
The World Bank released its latest Doing Business
Report(DBR, 2020). India has recorded a jump of 14 positions
against its rank of 77 in 2019to be placed now at 63rdrank
among 190 countries assessed by the World Bank
The Ease of Doing Business Report is a Report which is
released by the World Bank every year.
https://www.doingbusiness.org/en/rankings
MCQ
What is the India’s ranking in the Global Kids Right

Index -2020?
A. 115
B. 116
C. 117
D. 118
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India ranked 113th in the Global Kids Right Index -2020.
https://kidsrights.org/news/childrens-rights-globally-under-pressure-due-to-corona-crisis/
The KidsRights Index is the first and only global ranking that annually measures how
children’s rights are respected worldwide and to what extent countries are committed
to improving the rights of children.
The KidsRights Index is an initiative of the KidsRights Foundation, in cooperation with
Erasmus University Rotterdam: Erasmus School of Economics and the International
Institute of Social Studies. It comprises a ranking for all UN member states that have
ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and for which sufficient data is
available, a total of 182 countries.
In the KidsRights Index -2020, Iceland ranks first as the country where children’s rights
are best guaranteed, followed by Switzerland and Finland. Countries receive scores in
five areas, including ‘education’, ‘protection’ and ‘enabling environment for child
rights’. Chad, Afghanistan and Sierra Leone are at the bottom of the 2020 Index.
.
MCQ
Indicate the rank of India in the Index of Cancer

Preparedness-2019.
A. 16th
B. 17th
C. 18th
D. 19th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has been ranked at 19th position in the Index of Cancer
Preparedness-2019
https://worldcancerinitiative.economist.com/index-of-cancer-preparedness
The Index is prepared by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The report
presents data on 45 indicators which are relevant to prevention and
care. The report ranked 28 countries.
Cancer is the second biggest killer in the world which roughly causes
one out of six deaths globally.
The report has been topped by Australia and is followed by the
Netherlands and Germany
123
MCQ
What is the rank of India in Commitment to Reducing

Inequality (CRI) Index-2020?
A. 126
B. 127
C. 128
D. 129
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India is ranked 129th in the Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index-2020.
India has been ranked 129 among 158 countries in the 2020 Commitment to Reducing
Inequality (CRI) Index. The third edition of the index focuses on Fighting Inequality in the time of
COVID-19. The 2020 CRI index has been topped by Norway. South Sudan is the lowest ranking
country in the index at 158th position.
According to Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index-2020 India is among the world’s
worst-performing countries in tackling inequality going into the pandemic.
The index is released by the international charitable organisation ‘Oxfam International’ in
partnership with Development Finance International and with inputs from independent experts.
Oxfam is a confederation of 20 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation
of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International. It is a major non-profit
group. Oxfam was founded in 1942, Oxford, United Kingdom and at present it is headquartered
in Nairobi, Kenya.
https://www.oxfam.org/en/research/fighting-inequality-time-covid-19-commitment-reducing-
inequality-index-2020
123
MCQ
India’s rank in Inclusive Internet Index -2020 is 46th.

This Index was conducted by the Economist
Intelligence Unit & commissioned by ________.
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. Google
D. None of the above
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India’s rank in Inclusive Internet Index -2020 is 46th. This Index was conducted by the
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) & commissioned by Facebook.
https://theinclusiveinternet.eiu.com/summary
The Inclusive Internet Index, commissioned by Facebook and conducted by The
Economist Intelligence Unit, returns for its fourth year. The index provides a rigorous
benchmark of national-level Internet inclusion in 100 countries across four categories:
Availability, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness. This year’s index, which covers
91% of the world’s population, is published for a third year alongside the Value of the
Internet Survey, which polled 4,953 respondents from 99 countries, to gauge
perceptions on how Internet use affects people’s lives and livelihoods. This executive
summary presents the index and survey highlights.
The aim of the Inclusive Internet Index is to provide researchers and policymakers with
the information they need to enable the beneficial use of the Internet, irrespective of
age, gender, location or background.
MCQ
What is rank of India in Global Peace Index-2020?
A. 137th
B. 138th
C. 139th
D. 141st
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India is ranked at 139th in Global Peace Index-2020
The Global Peace Index (GPI) is published by the Institute for Economics and Peace
(IEP). This index is developed in partnership Economist Intelligence Unit, which
collates data collected from various think tanks & experts from peace institutes.
Afghanistan has been ranked as the least peaceful country, followed by Syria, Iraq,
South Sudan and Yemen in the world. And the least peaceful region for the past six
years has been the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
All five Nordic nations (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) feature in
the top 20 in Global Peace Index-2020 - and Iceland hangs on to the top spot,
where it has been since the very first Global Peace Index (GPI).
https://www.visionofhumanity.org/maps/#/
MCQ
Which among the following topped in Composite

Water Management Index 2.0?
A. Haryana
B. Bihar
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

Gujarat topped in Composite Water Management Index 2.0
The index is released by NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog issue Composite Water
Management Index in association with Ministry of JAL Shakti and
Ministry of Rural Development.
NITI Aayog first launched and conceptualized the Composite Water
Management Index in 2018 as a tool to instill the sense of cooperative
and competitive federalism among the states. This was a first ever
attempt at creating a pan-India set of metrics that measured different
dimensions of water management and use across the lifecycle of water.
The report was widely acknowledged and provided actionable guidance
to States on where they were doing well absolutely and relatively and
what they needed to focus on to secure their water future.
http://social.niti.gov.in/uploads/sample/water_index_report2.pdf
MCQ
What is the rank of India in the Global Competitive

Rankings- 2019?
A. 38th
B. 48th
C. 58th
D. 68th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India ranked 68th in the Global Competitive Rankings- 2019
India slipped down ten places to be ranked 68th in the annual Global
Competitiveness Index 2019. India was ranked at the 58th position in
the 2018 edition. Singapore topped the index this year, toppling the
United States and pushing it to the second place.
http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_TheGlobalCompetitivenessReport2019.pdf
The Global Competitiveness Index 2019 has been compiled by Geneva-
based World Economic Forum (WEF). India was ranked at the 58th
position in the 2018 edition of the index. This year, India is one of the
worst performing nations in the BRICS group along with Brazil, which is
ranked even lower than India at the 71st rank.
MCQ
Which is the most liveable city in the world as per

Global liveability index - 2019?
A. Vienna
B. Tokyo
C. Melbourne
D. Singapore
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

Austria's Capital Vienna is the most liveable city in the world as per Global liveability index –
2019.
The EIU's Global Liveability Index 2019 has crowned Vienna as the world's most liveable city.
Vienna has retained pole position, overcoming stiff competition from Melbourne, Sydney, and
Osaka. Five cities in the Asia and Australasia region have made the top 10 this year
https://www.eiu.com/topic/liveability#:~:text=The%20Global%20Liveability%20Index,lifestyle%
20in%20140%20cities%20worldwide.
The index is prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). It ranks 140 global cities on the
basis of their living conditions. The index assesses the locations which provide the best or the
worst living conditions around the world. The cities are ranked on a score between 1 & 100,
with a score close to 100 means the best city to live and are considered as ideal. Cities having a
rating of 80 or more have few challenges to living standards, while a score of less than 50 means
most aspects of living restricted.
New Delhi is the most liveable city in India and is dropped by six places and thus ranked at 118th
position.
MCQ
Which city has topped the Safe Cities Index - 2019?
A. Sydney
B. Tokyo
C. London
D. Paris
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

Tokyo has topped the Safe Cities Index 2019 with a score of 92 out of 100.
The Safe Cities Index 2019 has been released by The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by
NEC Corporation. The index ranks 60 countries across 57 indicators covering health security,
digital security, infrastructure security and personal security.
https://safecities.economist.com/
The Safe Cities Index 2019 has revealed something astonishing. New Delhi and Mumbai are
among the safest cities in the world! The study has shown that only two Indian cities have made
it to the list of 60 most safe cities in the world, with Tokyo leading the pack.
Tokyo is followed by Singapore, Osaka, Amsterdam, Sydney, and Toronto. The American city of
Washington DC is on the seventh spot while Seoul and Copenhagen have a tie for the eighth
spot. The study has been carried out based on 57 indicators, covering digital security, health
security, infrastructure security, and personal security. Safe Cities Index 2019 is a report from
The Economist Intelligence Unit.
MCQ
India has been placed at which rank in the Travel and

Tourism Competitiveness Index - 2019?
A. 34th
B. 35th
C. 36th
D. 37th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has been placed at 34th in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index - 2019
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index – 2019
Spain has topped the index for the third consecutive time.
Spain is followed by France and Germany.
Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index is published by World Economic Forum. The Index is
published biennially. It ranks 140 economies which are divided in four sub-indexes i.e. enabling
environment, travel & tourism policy & enabling conditions, infrastructure and natural and
cultural resources.
https://reports.weforum.org/travel-and-tourism-competitiveness-report-2019/rankings/
For over a decade the World Economic Forum engaged leaders in travel and tourism to carry
out an in-depth analysis of the travel and tourism (T&T) competitiveness.
MCQ
What rank India has scored in IMD World Digital

Competitiveness Rankings-2020?
A. 43rd
B. 44th
C. 45th
D. 46th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has scored 43rd in IMD World Digital Competitiveness Rankings-2020
Switzerland based International Institute for Management and Development’s (IMD)
World Competitiveness Centre (WCC) has released a 32nd World Competitive Index
2020 report.
https://www.imd.org/research-knowledge/articles/the-imd-world-digital-competitiveness-
ranking/
As per the report, India has stood at the ranking position of 43rd for this year.
The report is topped by Singapore followed by Denmark and Switzerland at 2nd and
3rd rank respectively.
In terms of BRICS Nation’s ranking, India ranks next to China (20th rank).
In terms of economic performance, India ranked at 37th position, Government
Efficiency at 50th position, Business efficiency at 32nd position and in terms of
infrastructure Indian bagged 49th position.
MCQ
What rank India has received in Global Skill Index -

2020 in the category of data science domain?
A. 51st
B. 52nd
C. 53rd
D. 54th
ANSWER OF THE MCQ

India has received 51st rank in global skill Index - 2020 in the category of data science
domain.
The report of Global Skill Index - 2020 was made by ‘Coursera’, which is the world’s
largest online learning platform.
https://blog.coursera.org/announcing-the-coursera-2020-global-skills-index/
India’s rank in the Global Skills Index - 2020:

In the Data Science Domain India secured the global rank 51(lagging) and secured 12th
rank in the Asia Pacific region.
In the Business Domain India secured the global rank 34 (emerging)and secured 8th
rank in the Asia Pacific region.
In the Technology Domain India secured the global rank 40 (emerging) and secured
10th rank in the Asia Pacific region.

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