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Reports, Indices & Global Organizations UPSC PYQ — WEF, World Bank & Global Indices

Global indices and reports (Global Hunger Index, Rule of Law Index, Global Gender Gap Index, etc.) and organisations like the World Bank, IMF and WEF.

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  1. 1 2024

    Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:

    1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
    2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
    3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A2 only
    2. B3 only
    3. C1 and 2
    4. D2 and 3
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: A. 2 only

    Explanation

    WTO (World Toilet Organization) is a non-profit, not a UN agency — Statement 1 is incorrect. World Toilet Day is on November 19; Summit held in 2019; focus is on breaking sanitation taboos, not granting funds — Statement 3 is incorrect. Statement 2 is correct: World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are its initiatives.

  2. 2 2017

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

    1. AWorld Economic Forum
    2. BUN Human Rights Council
    3. CUN Women
    4. DWorld Health Organization
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: A. World Economic Forum

    Explanation

    The Global Gender Gap Index, introduced in 2006, is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It ranks countries on gender parity across Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival, and Political Empowerment.

  3. 3 2016

    Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

    1. Undernourishment
    2. Child stunting
    3. Child mortality

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1, 2 and 3
    4. D1 and 3 only
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 3

    Explanation

    The Global Hunger Index, published by IFPRI until 2018 (now by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe), uses four key indicators: Undernourishment, Child Stunting, Child Wasting, and Child Mortality. Among the options given, Undernourishment, Child Stunting, and Child Mortality are all indicators.

  4. 4 2016

    ‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the:

    1. AEuropean Central Bank
    2. BInternational Monetary Fund
    3. CInternational Bank for Reconstruction and Development
    4. DOrganisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: B. International Monetary Fund

    Explanation

    The Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) is a biannual publication of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that assesses global financial stability, systemic risks, and vulnerabilities in the international financial system.

  5. 5 2016

    ‘Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)’, often in the news, is:

    1. AA division of World Health Organization
    2. BA non-governmental international organisation
    3. CAn inter-governmental agency sponsored by the European Union
    4. DA specialised agency of the United Nations
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: B. A non-governmental international organisation

    Explanation

    Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders, is a non-governmental, independent international organisation that provides emergency medical aid in conflict zones, epidemics, and natural disasters. It relies primarily on private donations and is not part of the UN or the EU.

  6. 6 2015

    ‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’, often seen in the news, is:

    1. AA strategy to tackle regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
    2. BA plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Region, an outcome of the deliberations of the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum
    3. CAn agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations
    4. DA strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the East Asia Summit
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: C. An agenda for women's empowerment, an outcome of a World Conference convened by the United Nations

    Explanation

    The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA) is a landmark international agenda for gender equality and women's empowerment, adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995, organised by the United Nations.

  7. 7 2015

    Amnesty International is:

    1. AAn agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars
    2. BA global Human Rights Movement
    3. CA non-governmental voluntary organization to help very poor people
    4. DAn inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: B. A global Human Rights Movement

    Explanation

    Amnesty International is a global human rights movement founded in 1961 by British lawyer Peter Benenson. It is not a UN agency (that role, for refugees, belongs to UNHCR) and is not focused on poverty alleviation or medical emergencies.

  8. 8 2015

    The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’, recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:

    1. AASEAN
    2. BBRICS
    3. COECD
    4. DWTO
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: B. BRICS

    Explanation

    The Fortaleza Declaration was adopted during the 6th BRICS Summit held in Fortaleza, Brazil, in July 2014, which brought together Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa and led to the establishment of the New Development Bank (NDB) and the BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA).

  9. 9 2015

    Which one of the following issues the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report periodically?

    1. AThe Asian Development Bank
    2. BThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
    3. CThe US Federal Reserve Bank
    4. DThe World Bank
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: D. The World Bank

    Explanation

    The Global Economic Prospects report is a flagship publication of the World Bank, released twice a year (typically January and June), providing comprehensive analyses of the global economic landscape and near-term outlook.

  10. 10 2019

    The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the:

    1. AInternational Monetary Fund
    2. BUnited Nations Conference on Trade and Development
    3. CWorld Economic Forum
    4. DWorld Bank
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: C. World Economic Forum

    Explanation

    The World Economic Forum's annual Global Competitiveness Report ranks economies using the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI), evaluating factors like infrastructure, innovation, and market efficiency.

  11. 11 2018

    The term “two-state solution” is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of:

    1. AChina
    2. BIsrael
    3. CIraq
    4. DYemen
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: B. Israel

    Explanation

    The “two-state solution” refers to the proposal for resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict by creating two independent states: Israel and Palestine (comprising the West Bank and Gaza Strip). It is widely supported by the UN, USA, and European Union.

  12. 12 2018

    “Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following?

    1. AAmnesty International
    2. BInternational Court of Justice
    3. CThe Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
    4. DWorld Justice Project
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: D. World Justice Project

    Explanation

    The “Rule of Law Index” is an annual report published by the World Justice Project (WJP), evaluating countries on constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, and civil and criminal justice.

  13. 13 2012

    Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare earth metals’. Why?

    1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
    2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country.
    3. Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is a growing demand for these elements.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

    Explanation

    Statement 1 is correct: China, the dominant global producer of rare earth elements, has imposed export restrictions and quotas. Statement 2 is incorrect: rare earth reserves are also found in Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America, including in the USA, India, Russia, Brazil, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Statement 3 is correct: rare earth metals are essential for electronics, with growing global demand.

  14. 14 2020

    Consider the following pairs:

    International Agreement/Set-up : Subject
    1. Alma-Ata Declaration : Healthcare of the people
    2. Hague Convention : Biological and chemical weapons
    3. Talanoa Dialogue : Global climate change
    4. Under2 Coalition : Child rights

    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

    1. A1 and 2 only
    2. B4 only
    3. C1 and 3 only
    4. D2, 3 and 4 only
    Reveal answer

    Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

    Explanation

    Pair 1 is correct: the Alma-Ata Declaration (1978) emphasised “Health for All” and primary healthcare. Pair 2 is incorrect: control of biological and chemical weapons is covered by the BWC and CWC, not the Hague Convention (which deals with laws of war). Pair 3 is correct: the Talanoa Dialogue, launched by Fiji at COP23 (2017), relates to global climate action under the Paris Agreement. Pair 4 is incorrect: the Under2 Coalition is a subnational climate-action initiative, not related to child rights.

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