Microtheme: "International Reports,Indices" —
17 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2026] Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI):
   1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology.
   2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators.
   3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in both NITI Aayog MPI and UNDP MPI.
   • (a) 1 and 2 only
   • (b) 1, 2 and 3
   • (c) 1 and 3 only
   • (d) 2 only
   Correct Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
2. [2026] Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New
   Delhi:
   1. The Summit’s intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras: People,
   Planning, and Progress.
   2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges
   the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant
   innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws.
   3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Access Chakras
   (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and
   Trusted AI.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1, 2 and 3
   • (b) 1 and 2 only
   • (c) 2 and 3 only
   • (d) 3 only
   Correct Answer: (D) 3 only
3. [2025] Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025:
   I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024.
   II. Along with other countries, the US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) I only
   • (b) II only
   • (c) Both I and II
   • (d) Neither I nor II
   Correct Answer: (A) I only
4. [2019] Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World’s Bank ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’?
   • (a) Maintenance of law and order
   • (b) Paying taxes
   • (c) Registering property
   • (d) Dealing with construction permits
   Correct Answer: (A) Maintenance of law and order
5. [2019] The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
   • (a) International Monetary Fund
   • (b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
   • (c) World Economic Forum
   • (d) World Bank
   Correct Answer: (C) World Economic Forum
6. [2018] “Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following ?
   • (a) a)Amnesty International
   • (b) b)International Court of Justice
   • (c) c)The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
   • (d) d)World Justice Project
   Correct Answer: (D) d)World Justice Project
7. [2017] Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the
   countries of the world?
   • (a) World Economic Forum
   • (b) UN Human Rights Council
   • (c) UN Women
   • (d) World Health Organization
   Correct Answer: (A) World Economic Forum
8. [2016] Global Financial Stability Report is prepared by the
   • (a) European Central Bank
   • (b) International Monetary Fund
   • (c) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
   • (d) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
   Correct Answer: (B) International Monetary Fund
9. [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.
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 and 3 only
   • (c) 1, 2 and 3
   • (d) 1 and 3 only
   Correct Answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3
10. [2016] India’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
    • (a) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
    • (b) World Economic Forum
    • (c) World Bank
    • (d) World Trade Organization (WTO)
    Correct Answer: (C) World Bank
11. [2015] Which one of the following issues the ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report periodically?
    • (a) The Asian Development Bank
    • (b) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
    • (c) The US Federal Reserve Bank
    • (d) The World Bank
    Correct Answer: (D) The World Bank
12. [2014] Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook?
    • (a) a ) The International Monetary Fund
    • (b) The United Nations Development Programme
    • (c) The World Economic Forum
    • (d) The World Bank
    Correct Answer: (A) a ) The International Monetary Fund
13. [2012] The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
    1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level
    2. Purchasing power parity at national level
    3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level
    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 and 3 only
    • (c) 1 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 only
14. [2010] As per the UN-Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth of urbanization in the last three decades?
    • (a) Asia
    • (b) Europe
    • (c) Latin America and Caribbean
    • (d) North America
    Correct Answer: (A) Asia
15. [2009] To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives ‘Crystal Award’
    • (a) Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
    • (b) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
    • (c) World Health Organization
    • (d) World Economic Forum
    Correct Answer: (D) World Economic Forum
16. [2009] Which one of the following brings out the publication called “Energy Statistics” from time to time?
    • (a) Central Power Research Institute
    • (b) Planning Commission
    • (c) Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
    • (d) Central Statistical Organization
    Correct Answer: (D) Central Statistical Organization
17. [2003] As per the Human Development Index given by UNDP, which one of the following sequences of South Asian countries is correct, in the order of higher to lower development?
    • (a) India-Sri Lanka-Pakistan-Maldives
    • (b) Maldives-Sri Lanka-India-Pakistan
    • (c) Sri Lanka-Maldives-India-Pakistan
    • (d) Maldives-India-Pakistan-Sri Lanka
    Correct Answer: (C) Sri Lanka-Maldives-India-Pakistan