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Q9 (IAS/2017) International Relations & Global Affairs › Global Indices, Reports & Agreements › Global development indices Official Key

Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world ?

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The Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) is published by the World Economic Forum.[1] In 2020, it ranked 153 countries on their status of gender equality through various parameters.[1] This index is a comprehensive measure that assesses gender-based disparities across multiple dimensions including economic participation, educational attainment, health, and political empowerment. In the Global Gender Gap Index 2020, India's ranking was 112th.[1]

It is important not to confuse the Global Gender Gap Index with the Gender Development Index (GDI). UNDP calculates GDI as a part of its Human Development Report.[1] While both indices relate to gender issues, they are published by different organizations and measure different aspects of gender inequality. The World Economic Forum specifically publishes the Global Gender Gap Index, making option A the correct answer.

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  1. [1] Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 2: Economic Growth versus Economic Development > Gender Development Index > p. 26
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This is a 'bread and butter' question for any serious aspirant. Major global indices (WEF, World Bank, IMF, UNDP) are mandatory memorization. If you missed this, your coverage of 'Reports & Indices' in current affairs was superficial.

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Does the World Economic Forum publish the Global Gender Gap Index ranking of countries worldwide?
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Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 2: Economic Growth versus Economic Development > Gender Development Index > p. 26
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“UNDP calculates GDI as a part of its Human Development Report. GDI is the ratio of female to male HDI values. As per HDR 2020, the GDI value of India is 0.820, with the GDI value for females as 0.573 and that for males as 0.699. Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) - It is published by the World Economic Forum. In 2020, it ranked 153 countries on their status of gender equality through various parameters. In the Global Gender Gap Index 2020, India's ranking was 112<sup>th</sup>. India's score has improved from 0.665 in 2018 to 0.668 in 2020.”
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  • Explicitly names 'Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI)' and states 'It is published by the World Economic Forum.'
  • Describes the GGGI as ranking countries (153 countries in 2020), indicating global coverage.
Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 2: Economic Growth versus Economic Development > CHAPTER SUMMARY > p. 29
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“• Planetary Pressures-adjusted HDI (PHDI) new metric to adjust the HDI value by the impact caused by each country's per-capita carbon emissions and its material footprint. • Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) published by World Economic Forum India ranked 112th in 2020. • World Happiness Report published annually by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network.”
Why this source?
  • Chapter summary reiterates 'Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) published by World Economic Forum'.
  • Provides a country-specific rank (India 112th in 2020), showing the index issues country rankings.
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