Global Indices — Set 2

Correct Answer: A. Institute for Economics and Peace

• **Institute for Economics and Peace** = This Australian think tank produces the 'Global Peace Index' (GPI), ranking states by peacefulness. • **Three factors** — The report evaluates factors such as societal safety, domestic conflict, and militarization to assess peacefulness. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Amnesty International]: focuses on human rights; [International Crisis Group]: works to prevent and resolve deadly conflicts; [SIPRI]: conducts research on conflict, armaments, and disarmament.

Correct Answer: C. World Economic Forum

• **World Economic Forum** = This organization releases the 'Energy Transition Index' to track nations' progress toward a sustainable energy system. • **Two aspects** — The index considers both system performance and transition readiness for a comprehensive assessment. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [International Energy Agency]: focuses on energy policy and security; [OPEC]: is an intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting countries; [IRENA]: promotes the widespread adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.

Correct Answer: D. Yale University

• **Yale University** = This university, along with Columbia University and the World Economic Forum, produces the 'Environmental Performance Index' (EPI). • **Two categories** — The EPI ranks countries on environmental health and ecosystem vitality, providing a data-driven summary of sustainability. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Stanford University]: is a prominent research university but not involved in EPI; [Cambridge University]: is a leading global university; [Oxford University]: is known for its strong research and academic programs.

Correct Answer: A. IMF

• **IMF** = The International Monetary Fund releases the 'Global Financial Stability Report', assessing the global financial system. • **Twice a year** — This report is released twice a year, highlighting potential risks to financial stability in various regions. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [World Bank]: focuses on poverty reduction and development; [Federal Reserve]: is the central bank of the United States; [Bank for International Settlements]: serves central banks and promotes international monetary and financial cooperation.

Correct Answer: C. World Economic Forum

• **World Economic Forum** = This organization introduced the 'Inclusive Development Index' to measure economic performance comprehensively. • **Three areas** — The index focuses on growth, inclusion, and intergenerational equity as an alternative to using only GDP for national success. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [UNDP]: releases the Human Development Index; [ILO]: focuses on international labor standards; [OECD]: is an intergovernmental economic organization of 38 member countries.

Correct Answer: D. U.S. Chamber of Commerce

• **U.S. Chamber of Commerce** = The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Innovation Policy Center releases this annual index, evaluating IP frameworks. • **Annual Index** — It serves as a roadmap for countries to strengthen their innovation ecosystems. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WIPO: focuses on intellectual property but does not release this specific index; UNCTAD: deals with trade, investment, and development, not this IP index; WTO: primarily focuses on trade rules, not specifically an intellectual property index.

Correct Answer: A. INSEAD

• **INSEAD** = INSEAD, in partnership with the Adecco Group, publishes the Global Talent Competitiveness Index. • **Human Capital Strategies** — This report provides insights for policymakers to improve their human capital strategies by measuring how countries attract and retain talent. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: London Business School: is a prominent business school but not the publisher of this index; Wharton: a top-tier business school, but not associated with this specific report; ISB: an Indian business school, not the global publisher of this index.

Correct Answer: C. World Economic Forum

• **World Economic Forum** = The World Economic Forum produces the 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report' to evaluate factors making the travel and tourism sector sustainable. • **Global Economic Resilience** — The report highlights the sector's crucial role in global economic resilience. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: World Tourism Organization: promotes responsible tourism but does not produce this specific competitiveness report; IATA: represents airlines and focuses on air travel, not a comprehensive competitiveness report; UNESCO: focuses on cultural heritage and education, not this economic competitiveness report.

Correct Answer: D. IATA

• **IATA** = IATA, the International Air Transport Association, provides the exclusive data for the Henley Passport Index. • **Quarterly Update** — The index is updated quarterly and is a standard reference for global mobility, based on official data. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ICAO: deals with international civil aviation standards, not passport visa data; Interpol: focuses on international police cooperation, unrelated to visa-free access data; UNWTO: the World Tourism Organization promotes tourism but does not provide specific visa access data for this index.

Correct Answer: A. Institute for Economics and Peace

• **Institute for Economics and Peace** = The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) annually publishes the Global Terrorism Index. • **Global Terrorism Database** — The report uses data from the Global Terrorism Database to provide a comprehensive summary of key global trends in terrorism. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: United Nations Security Council: deals with international peace and security but does not publish this specific index; Interpol: focuses on international law enforcement and crime, not an annual terrorism index; Human Rights Watch: is a non-governmental organization focused on human rights, not this index.