Global Indices — Set 6
World Organizations · वैश्विक सूचकांक · Questions 51–60 of 70
The Human Development Index (HDI) uses which of the following as a primary indicator for health?
Correct Answer: B. Life expectancy at birth
Life expectancy at birth is the standard indicator used in the HDI to measure the health dimension of human development. It reflects the overall quality of healthcare and living conditions in a country. Higher life expectancy typically indicates a more developed health infrastructure.
Which organization releases the annual 'World Press Freedom Index'?
Correct Answer: A. Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders, also known by its French name 'Reporters Sans Frontières' (RSF), publishes this index. It ranks countries based on the level of freedom available to journalists. The ranking is determined by expert assessments and data on abuses against media personnel.
The 'Corruption Perceptions Index' (CPI) ranks countries on a scale from 0 to 100. What does a score of 100 represent?
Correct Answer: B. Very clean
On the CPI scale, 0 indicates a country is perceived as highly corrupt, while 100 means it is perceived as very clean. Transparency International uses this scale to rank countries based on the perceived level of public sector corruption. Most top-performing countries are in Scandinavia or Western Europe.
Which organization publishes the 'Global Gender Gap Report'?
Correct Answer: B. World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases the Global Gender Gap Report annually. It benchmarks the evolution of gender-based gaps in four areas: Economic Participation, Educational Attainment, Health, and Political Empowerment. It is the longest-standing index tracking progress towards gender parity.
The 'Global Hunger Index' (GHI) is co-published by which of the following organizations?
Correct Answer: A. Welthungerhilfe
Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide are the current co-publishers of the Global Hunger Index. Previously, IFPRI was also involved in its production. The index measures hunger using indicators like undernourishment and child mortality.
In the context of global indices, what does 'WIPO' stand for?
Correct Answer: B. World Intellectual Property Organization
WIPO stands for the World Intellectual Property Organization. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes the protection of intellectual property worldwide. It co-publishes the influential Global Innovation Index (GII).
Which organization releases the 'World Happiness Report'?
Correct Answer: B. UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) publishes the World Happiness Report. It ranks countries based on their citizens' own assessments of their happiness. Factors like social support and personal freedom play a major role in the score.
Which entity publishes the 'Global Competitiveness Report'?
Correct Answer: B. World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum (WEF) publishes the Global Competitiveness Report. It evaluates the set of institutions, policies, and factors that determine a country's level of productivity. Higher competitiveness is linked to higher long-term economic growth.
Which organization is responsible for the 'Environment Performance Index' (EPI)?
Correct Answer: A. Yale University
The Environment Performance Index is produced by Yale University and Columbia University in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. It ranks countries based on environmental health and ecosystem vitality. It is a key metric for evaluating global sustainability efforts.
The 'Global Peace Index' (GPI) is released by which institute?
Correct Answer: B. Institute for Economics and Peace
The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), headquartered in Sydney, Australia, releases the Global Peace Index. It ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness. It uses 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators from highly respected sources.