Global Indices — Set 7

Correct Answer: B. IMF

• **IMF** (International Monetary Fund) = Publishes the 'World Economic Outlook' (WEO) report. • **Twice a year**, in **April and October** — the WEO report is typically released to provide economic analysis. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: World Bank: Focuses on long-term development and poverty reduction, publishes reports like 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Global Economic Prospects'; G20: An international forum for governments and central bank governors; it does not publish this report; WTO: Deals with global rules of trade between nations, publishes reports related to trade.

Correct Answer: B. INSEAD

• **INSEAD** = The business school that co-publishes the 'Global Innovation Index' (GII) with WIPO and Cornell University. • **WIPO** and **Cornell University** — are the other key partners in publishing the GII report. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Harvard: A prestigious university, but not a partner in publishing the GII; Wharton: A renowned business school at the University of Pennsylvania, not involved in the GII publication; London Business School: A leading global business school, but not a co-publisher of the GII.

Correct Answer: A. Economist Intelligence Unit

• **Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)** = Publishes the 'Democracy Index' annually, assessing the state of democracy worldwide. • The index categorizes countries into **four categories** — full democracies, flawed democracies, hybrid regimes, or authoritarian regimes. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Freedom House: Publishes 'Freedom in the World' report, which also assesses political rights and civil liberties, but not the Democracy Index; V-Dem Institute: Produces the 'Democracy Report' with a comprehensive dataset on democracy, distinct from the EIU's index; United Nations: A major international organization, but does not publish the 'Democracy Index'.

Correct Answer: B. World Economic Forum

• **World Economic Forum (WEF)** = Produces the 'Inclusive Development Index', which measures economic progress beyond just GDP. • The index emphasizes that growth should be **equitable and sustainable** — for all citizens, not just measured by aggregate GDP. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: UNDP: Publishes the Human Development Index (HDI), focusing on social and economic dimensions, but not the Inclusive Development Index; World Bank: Focuses on global economic development and poverty reduction, publishes reports like 'Global Economic Prospects'; ILO: Deals with labor issues and international labor standards, publishes reports like 'World Employment and Social Outlook'.

Correct Answer: B. World Economic Forum

• **World Economic Forum (WEF)** = Publishes the 'Global Energy Transition Index', benchmarking countries on their energy system performance and transition readiness. • The index benchmarks **115 countries** — on their move towards sustainable energy and identifies gaps. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IEA: International Energy Agency, focuses on energy security and policy, publishes reports like 'World Energy Outlook'; IRENA: International Renewable Energy Agency, promotes renewable energy adoption, publishes reports specific to renewables; OPEC: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, coordinates petroleum policies of member countries, does not publish this index.

Correct Answer: B. Henley & Partners

• **Henley & Partners** = Publishes the 'Henley Passport Index', which ranks passports based on visa-free access. • The index uses **IATA data** — to determine the number of destinations holders can access without a prior visa. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: IATA: International Air Transport Association, provides the data used by Henley & Partners, but does not publish the index itself; UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization, promotes responsible and sustainable tourism, does not publish this index; ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization, a UN specialized agency for international air navigation, not involved in passport indexing.

Correct Answer: A. IQAir

• **IQAir** = A Swiss air quality technology company that releases the 'World Air Quality Report'. • The report tracks levels of **PM2.5** air pollution — in cities and countries worldwide. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: WHO: World Health Organization, provides global health guidance and data, including on air pollution's health impacts, but does not compile this specific report; UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme, focuses on environmental protection and sustainable development, issues various environmental reports; WMO: World Meteorological Organization, deals with weather, climate, and water, publishes reports on atmospheric composition and climate change.

Correct Answer: C. GlobalFirepower.com

• **GlobalFirepower.com** = A privately-operated defense information website that annually publishes the 'Global Firepower Index'. • The index ranks **over 140 countries** based on **more than 50 factors** — assessing their military strength and war-making potential. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: SIPRI: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, conducts research on conflict, armaments, and disarmament, publishes reports on military expenditure and arms transfers; Jane's Information Group: A British publishing company specializing in military, aerospace, and transport information, but not the publisher of this specific index; IISS: International Institute for Strategic Studies, a British research institute, publishes 'The Military Balance' which provides data on military capabilities.

Correct Answer: B. Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

• **Reporters Without Borders (RSF)** = Publishes the annual 'World Press Freedom Index', ranking countries by media freedom. • The index ranks **180 countries and territories** — based on the freedom available to the media, considering political context and safety. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, promotes freedom of expression, but does not publish this specific index; Committee to Protect Journalists: Advocates for press freedom and journalists' rights, documents attacks on the press, but does not publish the index; Freedom House: Publishes 'Freedom in the World' and 'Freedom on the Net' reports, assessing political rights and civil liberties, but not the World Press Freedom Index.

Correct Answer: D. Infant Mortality Rate

• **Infant Mortality Rate** = Is NOT one of the four indicators used by the 'Global Hunger Index' (GHI). • The GHI uses **four indicators** including **under-5 mortality rate** — but specifically infant mortality (under-1) is excluded. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Undernourishment: This is a core indicator, reflecting the proportion of the population with insufficient caloric intake; Child Wasting: This is a core indicator, representing children who have low weight for their height, reflecting acute undernutrition; Child Stunting: This is a core indicator, representing children who have low height for their age, reflecting chronic undernutrition.