Reports & Indices

Reports & Indices MCQs (150 Questions) | Economy, National, International, Sectoral & Current Affairs


Q1. The Economic Survey of India is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Finance  
B) RBI  
C) NITI Aayog  
D) SEBI  

Explanation: The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance publishes the Economic Survey annually.

Q2. The Union Budget is presented by:  
✅ A) Finance Minister of India  
B) Prime Minister  
C) RBI Governor  
D) President  

Explanation: The Finance Minister presents the Union Budget in Parliament.

Q3. The Financial Stability Report is published by:  
✅ A) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)  
B) SEBI  
C) NITI Aayog  
D) Ministry of Finance  

Explanation: RBI publishes this report biannually.

Q4. The Monetary Policy Report is released by:  
✅ A) RBI  
B) SEBI  
C) NITI Aayog  
D) Finance Commission  

Explanation: RBI publishes the Monetary Policy Report twice a year.

Q5. The Annual Report of SEBI covers:  
✅ A) Securities market regulation and performance  
B) Union Budget  
C) Census data  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: SEBI reports on capital market regulation and development.

Q6. The SDG India Index is published by:  
✅ A) NITI Aayog  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) Ministry of Finance  

Explanation: NITI Aayog tracks state progress on Sustainable Development Goals.

Q7. The Health Index is jointly published by:  
✅ A) NITI Aayog, Ministry of Health, World Bank  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Collaboration ensures credibility of rankings.

Q8. The Export Preparedness Index was first released in:  
✅ A) 2020  
B) 2015  
C) 2018  
D) 2022  

Explanation: NITI Aayog launched this index in 2020.

Q9. The Composite Water Management Index was launched in:  
✅ A) 2018  
B) 2015  
C) 2020  
D) 2022  

Explanation: It measures water resource management across states.

Q10. The State Energy & Climate Index was launched in:  
✅ A) 2022  
B) 2018  
C) 2015  
D) 2020  

Explanation: It ranks states on energy efficiency and climate goals.

Q11. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) was released in:  
✅ A) 2021  
B) 2015  
C) 2018  
D) 2020  

Explanation: MPI captures poverty beyond income.

Q12. The India Innovation Index ranks states based on:  
✅ A) Innovation ecosystem, R&D, startups  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Ranking is irrelevant  

Explanation: It evaluates innovation capacity.

Q13. The School Education Quality Index (SEQI) measures:  
✅ A) Performance of states in school education  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Measure is irrelevant  

Explanation: SEQI evaluates learning outcomes and infrastructure.

Q14. The Annual Economic Survey is presented before:  
✅ A) Union Budget  
B) RBI Monetary Policy  
C) SEBI Annual Report  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It precedes the Union Budget presentation.

Q15. The RBI publishes:  
✅ A) Report on Currency and Finance  
B) Union Budget  
C) SDG Index  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: RBI publishes analytical reports on currency and finance.

Q16. The Annual Report of the Ministry of Finance includes:  
✅ A) Fiscal policy, revenue, expenditure details  
B) Census data  
C) Fertility rate only  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It covers fiscal and economic management.

Q17. The NITI Aayog publishes:  
✅ A) Strategy papers, vision documents, indices  
B) Five‑Year Plans  
C) Annual Budgets  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It prepares long‑term vision and indices.

Q18. The RBI’s Monetary Policy Report is released:  
✅ A) Twice a year  
B) Once a year  
C) Every month  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It is published biannually.

Q19. The SEBI Annual Report is submitted to:  
✅ A) Government of India and Parliament  
B) RBI  
C) NITI Aayog  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: SEBI submits its report to the Government and Parliament.

Q20. The Economic Survey analyzes:  
✅ A) Performance of the economy in the past year  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Analysis is irrelevant  

Explanation: It reviews economic trends and policies.

Q21. The Union Budget includes:  
✅ A) Annual financial statement of receipts and expenditure  
B) RBI reports  
C) SEBI indices  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It is the government’s financial plan for the year.

Q22. The RBI publishes:  
✅ A) Annual Report  
B) Union Budget  
C) SDG Index  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: RBI’s Annual Report covers monetary and financial developments.

Q23. The NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index covers:  
✅ A) All 17 Sustainable Development Goals  
B) Only 10 goals  
C) Only 5 goals  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It tracks all 17 SDGs.

Q24. The Health Index ranks:  
✅ A) States on health outcomes and services  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Ranking is irrelevant  

Explanation: It compares state health performance.

Q25. The Export Preparedness Index evaluates:  
✅ A) Export ecosystem, policy, infrastructure, performance  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Evaluation is irrelevant  

Explanation: It measures readiness for global trade.

Q26. The Composite Water Management Index evaluates:  
✅ A) Efficiency, sustainability, and equity in water use  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Evaluation is irrelevant  

Explanation: It compares states on water management.

Q27. The State Energy & Climate Index promotes:  
✅ A) Renewable energy, efficiency, climate resilience  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Promotion is irrelevant  

Explanation: It encourages sustainable energy practices.

Q28. The Multidimensional Poverty Index measures:  
✅ A) Poverty beyond income, including health, education, living standards  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Measure is irrelevant  

Explanation: MPI captures multiple dimensions of poverty.

Q29. The India Innovation Index was first released in:  
✅ A) 2019  
B) 2015  
C) 2018  
D) 2021  

Explanation: NITI Aayog launched the index in 2019.

Q30. The SEQI was launched in:  
✅ A) 2019  
B) 2015  
C) 2018  
D) 2020  

Explanation: SEQI was introduced in 2019.

Q31. The Economic Survey is prepared by:  
✅ A) Chief Economic Adviser  
B) RBI Governor  
C) SEBI Chairman  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Chief Economic Adviser leads its preparation.

Q32. The Union Budget is presented in:  
✅ A) Lok Sabha  
B) Rajya Sabha  
C) Supreme Court  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It is presented in Lok Sabha.

Q33. The RBI’s Financial Stability Report is released:  
✅ A) Twice a year  
B) Once a year  
C) Every month  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It is published biannually.

Q34. The SEBI Annual Report includes:  
✅ A) Market regulation, investor protection, development measures  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Report is irrelevant  

Explanation: It covers securities market regulation.

Q35. The NITI Aayog publishes:  
✅ A) Reports on innovation, poverty, energy, climate  
B) Union Budget  
C) RBI monetary policy  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It publishes thematic reports and indices.

Q36. The Economic Survey is tabled in:  
✅ A) Parliament  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: It is presented in Parliament before the Budget.

Q37. The Union Budget is approved by:  
✅ A) Parliament  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Parliament approves the Budget.

Q38. The RBI Annual Report is submitted to:  
✅ A) Government of India  
B) SEBI  
C) NITI Aayog  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: RBI submits its Annual Report to the Government.

Q39. The NITI Aayog’s indices promote:  
✅ A) Evidence‑based policy, state competition, improved governance  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Promotion is irrelevant  

Explanation: Indices provide data‑driven insights for reforms.

Q40. Overall, National Reports & Indices aim at:  
✅ A) Transparency, accountability, evidence‑based policy making  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Aim is irrelevant  

Explanation: National reports and indices provide reliable data to guide governance, improve accountability, and support evidence‑based decision making.

Q41. The World Economic Outlook report is published by:  
✅ A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)  
B) World Bank  
C) UNDP  
D) WTO  

Explanation: IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook twice a year.

Q42. The Ease of Doing Business Report was published by:  
✅ A) World Bank  
B) IMF  
C) WTO  
D) UNDP  

Explanation: World Bank ranked countries on ease of doing business until 2020.

Q43. The Human Development Report is published by:  
✅ A) UNDP  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: UNDP publishes the HDR annually.

Q44. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by:  
✅ A) World Economic Forum (WEF)  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: WEF ranks countries on competitiveness.

Q45. The Global Gender Gap Report is published by:  
✅ A) World Economic Forum (WEF)  
B) UNDP  
C) IMF  
D) World Bank  

Explanation: WEF measures gender equality across countries.

Q46. The Global Financial Stability Report is published by:  
✅ A) IMF  
B) World Bank  
C) UNDP  
D) WTO  

Explanation: IMF publishes this report biannually.

Q47. The Logistics Performance Index is published by:  
✅ A) World Bank  
B) IMF  
C) WTO  
D) UNDP  

Explanation: World Bank ranks countries on logistics efficiency.

Q48. The World Development Report is published by:  
✅ A) World Bank  
B) IMF  
C) UNDP  
D) WTO  

Explanation: World Bank publishes thematic development reports annually.

Q49. The Global Hunger Index is jointly published by:  
✅ A) Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) UNDP  

Explanation: NGOs publish this index annually.

Q50. The Global Innovation Index is published by:  
✅ A) WIPO, Cornell University, INSEAD  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: It ranks countries on innovation capacity.

Q51. The World Investment Report is published by:  
✅ A) UNCTAD  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: UNCTAD publishes this report annually.

Q52. The Global Climate Risk Index is published by:  
✅ A) Germanwatch  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) UNDP  

Explanation: Germanwatch ranks countries on climate vulnerability.

Q53. The World Trade Report is published by:  
✅ A) WTO  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) UNDP  

Explanation: WTO publishes this report annually.

Q54. The World Employment and Social Outlook is published by:  
✅ A) ILO  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: ILO publishes this report on global employment trends.

Q55. The World Energy Outlook is published by:  
✅ A) International Energy Agency (IEA)  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: IEA publishes this annually.

Q56. The Global Risks Report is published by:  
✅ A) World Economic Forum (WEF)  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: WEF publishes this before its annual Davos meeting.

Q57. The World Happiness Report is published by:  
✅ A) UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: It ranks countries on happiness indicators.

Q58. The Global Environment Outlook is published by:  
✅ A) UNEP  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: UNEP publishes this report periodically.

Q59. The World Social Protection Report is published by:  
✅ A) ILO  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: ILO publishes this report on social protection systems.

Q60. The Global Economic Prospects report is published by:  
✅ A) World Bank  
B) IMF  
C) UNDP  
D) WTO  

Explanation: World Bank publishes this twice a year.

Q61. The World Investment Report focuses on:  
✅ A) Global FDI trends and policies  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Focus is irrelevant  

Explanation: UNCTAD analyzes FDI flows globally.

Q62. The Global Innovation Index ranks:  
✅ A) Countries on innovation ecosystem, R&D, patents  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Ranking is irrelevant  

Explanation: It evaluates innovation capacity worldwide.

Q63. The Global Hunger Index measures:  
✅ A) Undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, child mortality  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Measure is irrelevant  

Explanation: It captures hunger dimensions.

Q64. The World Development Report was first published in:  
✅ A) 1978  
B) 1985  
C) 1990  
D) 2000  

Explanation: World Bank launched it in 1978.

Q65. The Global Competitiveness Report covers:  
✅ A) Productivity, infrastructure, macroeconomic stability, innovation  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Coverage is irrelevant  

Explanation: WEF ranks competitiveness pillars.

Q66. The Human Development Report introduced:  
✅ A) Human Development Index (HDI)  
B) GDP growth rate  
C) Fertility rate only  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: HDR introduced HDI in 1990.

Q67. The Ease of Doing Business Report was discontinued in:  
✅ A) 2021  
B) 2020  
C) 2019  
D) 2018  

Explanation: World Bank discontinued it in 2021 due to data irregularities.

Q68. The World Economic Outlook is released:  
✅ A) Twice a year  
B) Once a year  
C) Every month  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: IMF publishes it biannually.

Q69. The Global Risks Report highlights:  
✅ A) Economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, technological risks  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Highlights are irrelevant  

Explanation: WEF identifies global risk trends.

Q70. The World Happiness Report ranks countries based on:  
✅ A) GDP per capita, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, corruption  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Ranking is irrelevant  

Explanation: It uses multiple well‑being indicators.

Q71. The Global Climate Risk Index ranks countries on:  
✅ A) Vulnerability to extreme weather events  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Ranking is irrelevant  

Explanation: Germanwatch publishes this annually.

Q72. The World Employment and Social Outlook analyzes:  
✅ A) Global labor market trends  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Analysis is irrelevant  

Explanation: ILO publishes this report.

Q73. The World Energy Outlook provides:  
✅ A) Global energy demand, supply, and policy scenarios  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Report is irrelevant  

Explanation: IEA publishes energy projections.

Q74. The Global Economic Prospects report is released:  
✅ A) Twice a year  
B) Once a year  
C) Every month  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: World Bank publishes it biannually.

Q75. The World Social Protection Report focuses on:  
✅ A) Coverage, adequacy, and financing of social protection systems  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Focus is irrelevant  

Explanation: ILO publishes this report.

Q76. The Global Innovation Index is co‑published by:  
✅ A) WIPO, Cornell University, INSEAD  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: It is a joint publication.

Q77. The Global Hunger Index is released annually in:  
✅ A) October  
B) January  
C) March  
D) June  

Explanation: It is published every October.

Q78. The World Development Report is thematic, focusing on:  
✅ A) Specific development issues each year  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Focus is irrelevant  

Explanation: Each edition covers a unique theme.

Q79. The Global Competitiveness Report was paused in:  
✅ A) 2020 due to COVID‑19  
B) 2018  
C) 2019  
D) 2021  

Explanation: WEF paused the report in 2020.

Q80. Overall, International Reports & Indices aim at:  
✅ A) Global benchmarking, evidence‑based policy, comparative analysis  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Aim is irrelevant  

Explanation: They provide comparative insights for global governance and reforms.

Q81. The Agricultural Census in India is conducted by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It collects data on land use and holdings.

Q82. The NABARD publishes:  
✅ A) Annual Rural Credit Report  
B) Union Budget  
C) SEBI Annual Report  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: NABARD reports on rural credit and agriculture finance.

Q83. The MSME Annual Report is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of MSME  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers performance and schemes for MSMEs.

Q84. The Annual Industrial Report is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Commerce & Industry  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It tracks industrial growth and performance.

Q85. The Digital India progress report is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: MeitY publishes updates on Digital India initiatives.

Q86. The Startup India report is published by:  
✅ A) Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT)  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: DPIIT tracks startup ecosystem growth.

Q87. The Climate Change Performance Index is published by:  
✅ A) Germanwatch, CAN, NewClimate Institute  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: It ranks countries on climate action.

Q88. The Energy Transition Index is published by:  
✅ A) World Economic Forum (WEF)  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: WEF ranks countries on clean energy transition.

Q89. The Poverty and Inequality Report in India is published by:  
✅ A) NITI Aayog  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) WTO  

Explanation: NITI Aayog publishes poverty and inequality studies.

Q90. The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is conducted by:  
✅ A) National Statistical Office (NSO)  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: NSO collects employment and unemployment data.

Q91. The Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) is conducted by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI)  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: ASI provides industrial statistics.

Q92. The Environment Performance Index (EPI) is published by:  
✅ A) Yale & Columbia Universities  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: It ranks countries on environmental health and ecosystem vitality.

Q93. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report is published by:  
✅ A) Startup Genome  
B) IMF  
C) World Bank  
D) WTO  

Explanation: Startup Genome ranks global startup hubs.

Q94. The India Skills Report is published by:  
✅ A) Wheebox, CII, AICTE, UNDP  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It measures employability of youth in India.

Q95. The Annual Report on Employment in India is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Labour & Employment  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers employment trends and policies.

Q96. The Annual Report on Education Statistics is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Education  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It tracks education indicators.

Q97. The Annual Report on Health Statistics is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers health outcomes and infrastructure.

Q98. The Annual Report on Environment Statistics is published by:  
✅ A) MoSPI  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: MoSPI publishes environment statistics.

Q99. The Annual Report on Poverty Alleviation Programs is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Rural Development  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers rural poverty schemes.

Q100. The Annual Report on Skill Development is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It tracks skill development initiatives.

Q101. The Annual Report on Employment Exchanges is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Labour & Employment  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers employment exchange performance.

Q102. The Annual Report on Industrial Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Commerce & Industry  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers industrial policy updates.

Q103. The Annual Report on Agriculture Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Agriculture  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers agricultural schemes and performance.

Q104. The Annual Report on MSME Schemes is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of MSME  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It tracks MSME development programs.

Q105. The Annual Report on Digital Economy is published by:  
✅ A) MeitY  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: MeitY publishes digital economy updates.

Q106. The Annual Report on Startup India is published by:  
✅ A) DPIIT  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: DPIIT tracks startup ecosystem growth.

Q107. The Annual Report on Climate Change is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers climate change policies and actions.

Q108. The Annual Report on Energy Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Power  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers energy sector performance.

Q109. The Annual Report on Poverty Statistics is published by:  
✅ A) NITI Aayog  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) WTO  

Explanation: NITI Aayog publishes poverty statistics.

Q110. The Annual Report on Employment Statistics is published by:  
✅ A) MoSPI  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: MoSPI publishes employment statistics.

Q111. The Annual Report on Industrial Statistics is published by:  
✅ A) MoSPI  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: MoSPI publishes industrial statistics.

Q112. The Annual Report on Education Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Education  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers education policy updates.

Q113. The Annual Report on Health Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers health policy updates.

Q114. The Annual Report on Environment Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers environment policy updates.

Q115. The Annual Report on Skill Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers skill policy updates.

Q116. The Annual Report on MSME Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of MSME  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers MSME policy updates.

Q117. The Annual Report on Digital Policy is published by:  
✅ A) MeitY  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers digital policy updates.

Q118. The Annual Report on Startup Policy is published by:  
✅ A) DPIIT  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers startup policy updates.

Q119. The Annual Report on Climate Policy is published by:  
✅ A) Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change  
B) RBI  
C) SEBI  
D) NITI Aayog  

Explanation: It covers climate policy updates.

Q120. Overall, Sectoral & Thematic Reports aim at:  
✅ A) Tracking performance of agriculture, industry, startups, digital economy, climate, poverty, employment  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Aim is irrelevant  

Explanation: These reports provide sector‑wise insights for evidence‑based policy making.

Q121. The Global Hunger Index 2023 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 111th out of 125 countries  
B) 50th  
C) 75th  
D) 100th  

Explanation: India was ranked 111th in GHI 2023.

Q122. The Global Innovation Index 2023 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 40th  
B) 25th  
C) 60th  
D) 75th  

Explanation: India ranked 40th in GII 2023.

Q123. The Climate Change Performance Index 2024 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 7th  
B) 20th  
C) 15th  
D) 25th  

Explanation: India was ranked 7th globally.

Q124. The Logistics Performance Index 2023 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 38th  
B) 25th  
C) 50th  
D) 60th  

Explanation: India ranked 38th in LPI 2023.

Q125. The World Happiness Report 2023 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 126th  
B) 100th  
C) 75th  
D) 50th  

Explanation: India was ranked 126th globally.

Q126. The Human Development Report 2023 ranked India’s HDI at:  
✅ A) 0.633 (medium human development)  
B) 0.700  
C) 0.800  
D) 0.500  

Explanation: India’s HDI value was 0.633.

Q127. The Global Competitiveness Report 2019 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 68th  
B) 50th  
C) 75th  
D) 100th  

Explanation: India ranked 68th in the last published edition.

Q128. The Ease of Doing Business Report 2020 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 63rd  
B) 50th  
C) 75th  
D) 100th  

Explanation: India ranked 63rd before the report was discontinued.

Q129. The SDG India Index 2023 ranked Kerala as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Kerala topped the SDG India Index.

Q130. The Health Index 2023 ranked Kerala as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Kerala ranked highest in health outcomes.

Q131. The Export Preparedness Index 2022 ranked Gujarat as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Gujarat topped the EPI rankings.

Q132. The Composite Water Management Index 2022 ranked Gujarat as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Gujarat ranked highest in water management.

Q133. The State Energy & Climate Index 2022 ranked Gujarat as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Gujarat topped the SECI rankings.

Q134. The Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 showed:  
✅ A) 25% of India’s population as multidimensionally poor  
B) 10%  
C) 40%  
D) 5%  

Explanation: MPI 2021 reported 25% poverty.

Q135. The India Innovation Index 2022 ranked Karnataka as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Karnataka topped the innovation index.

Q136. The SEQI 2022 ranked Kerala as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Kerala ranked highest in school education quality.

Q137. The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects 2023 projected India’s growth at:  
✅ A) 6.3%  
B) 5%  
C) 7%  
D) 4%  

Explanation: India’s growth was projected at 6.3%.

Q138. The IMF’s World Economic Outlook 2023 projected India’s growth at:  
✅ A) 6.1%  
B) 5%  
C) 7%  
D) 4%  

Explanation: IMF projected 6.1% growth for India.

Q139. The UNDP Human Development Report 2023 ranked India at:  
✅ A) 134th  
B) 100th  
C) 75th  
D) 50th  

Explanation: India ranked 134th globally.

Q140. The Global Risks Report 2023 highlighted:  
✅ A) Climate change, economic instability, geopolitical tensions  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Highlights irrelevant  

Explanation: WEF identified key global risks.

Q141. The World Happiness Report 2023 ranked Finland as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Finland topped the happiness rankings.

Q142. The Global Hunger Index 2023 showed India’s score as:  
✅ A) 28.7 (serious hunger category)  
B) 15  
C) 40  
D) 10  

Explanation: India’s score placed it in the serious category.

Q143. The Global Innovation Index 2023 ranked Switzerland as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Switzerland topped the GII rankings.

Q144. The Climate Change Performance Index 2024 ranked Denmark as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Denmark ranked highest globally.

Q145. The Logistics Performance Index 2023 ranked Singapore as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Singapore topped the LPI rankings.

Q146. The Global Competitiveness Report 2019 ranked Singapore as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Singapore ranked highest in competitiveness.

Q147. The Human Development Report 2023 ranked Switzerland as:  
✅ A) Top performer  
B) Lowest performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Switzerland topped the HDI rankings.

Q148. The World Happiness Report 2023 ranked Afghanistan as:  
✅ A) Lowest performer  
B) Top performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Afghanistan ranked lowest in happiness.

Q149. The Global Hunger Index 2023 ranked Chad as:  
✅ A) Lowest performer  
B) Top performer  
C) Middle performer  
D) None of the above  

Explanation: Chad ranked lowest in GHI.

Q150. Overall, Current Affairs Reports & Rankings aim at:  
✅ A) Providing latest global and national benchmarks for policy, governance, and exam relevance  
B) Fertility rate only  
C) Subsidies only  
D) Aim is irrelevant  

Explanation: Current reports ensure updated knowledge for competitive exams and governance.