Question

UPSC Prelims 2017 Question:

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

1. World Economic Forum
2. UN Human Rights Council
3. UN Women
4. World Health Organization

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1: World Economic Forum

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

Global Gender Gap Report is published by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
The WEF has been releasing (annually except 2019) this index since 2006 to gauge gender equality. It rates countries on how well they are distributing their resources and opportunities (regardless of the overall levels) among their male and female
The Global Gender Gap Report provides scores on Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) which examines the gap between men and women in four dimensions, namely, Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and Survival and Political Empowerment.

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

Knowledge Box

World Economic Forum

It is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
It was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
It is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. The Forum strives in all its efforts to demonstrate entrepreneurship in the global public interest while upholding the highest standards of governance.
Some important reports published by WEF are as follows:
- Global Competitiveness Report
- Global Travel and Tourism Report
- Energy Transition Index
- Global Risks Report

Subject: Polity | Government Schemes and Policies(pol)

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