Question : Which organization is responsible for the compilation and publication of the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Option 1: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Option 2: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Option 3: World Bank
Option 4: World Economic Forum (WEF)
Correct Answer: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Solution : The correct answer is (b) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The HDI is an index that measures and compares the average achievements in three key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, access to knowledge, and a decent standard of living. It is a widely recognized measure of human well-being and is published annually in the Human Development Report by the UNDP.
Question : The "Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)" is published by:
Option 1: World Bank
Option 3: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Question : The concept of "human development index" (HDI) is developed by:
Option 2: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Option 3: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Option 4: World Trade Organization (WTO)
Question : Which organization provided financial assistance to India during the 1991 crisis?
Option 1: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Option 4: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Question : Which of the following organizations releases the "Global Hunger Index (GHI) " report?
Option 4: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Question : The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the:
Option 1: World Trade Organization (WTO)
Option 2: United Nations (UN)
Option 4: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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