UPSC Prelims PYQs – Reports (World Affairs)

1. Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: According to the United Nations ‘World Water Development Report, 2022’. India extracts more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater withdrawal each year.

Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world’s groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world’s population living in its territory.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2023 Prelims]

2. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]

3. “Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following? [UPSC CSE – 2018 Prelims]

4. Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the countries of the world? [UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims]

5. 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. [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

6. India’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking? [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

7. ‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the [UPSC CSE – 2016 Prelims]

8. Which one of the following issues the ‘Global Economic Prospects’s report periodically? [UPSC CSE – 2015 Prelims]

9. Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook? [UPSC CSE – 2014 Prelims]