Question 1

The 'Human Development Index' (HDI) is released annually by which international organization?

Accepted Answer

UNDP. The UNDP is the organization responsible for publishing the Human Development Index. This index measures countries based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income. It was originally conceived by economists Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen.

Question 2

Which organization publishes the 'World Press Freedom Index' every year?

Accepted Answer

Reporters Without Borders. Reporters Without Borders, also known as RSF, releases this annual index. It ranks countries based on the level of freedom available to journalists and media outlets. The organization is a non-governmental entity based in France.

Question 3

The 'Global Hunger Index' (GHI) is jointly published by Welthungerhilfe and which other organization?

Accepted Answer

Concern Worldwide. Concern Worldwide is the Irish humanitarian agency that co-publishes the Global Hunger Index. The index scores countries based on undernourishment, child stunting, wasting, and mortality. It aims to track hunger at global, regional, and national levels.

Question 4

Which international body releases the 'Global Gender Gap Report'?

Accepted Answer

World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum publishes this report to track gender-based disparities. It evaluates four key dimensions: economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment. The report has been published annually since 2006.

Question 5

The 'Corruption Perceptions Index' is an annual publication by which non-governmental organization?

Accepted Answer

Transparency International. Transparency International is the global coalition against corruption that releases this index. It ranks countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, as determined by expert assessments and surveys. The organization is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Global Indices — Set 1