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Detailed explanation-1: -Global Liveability Index is an annual report on the World’s most liveable cities published by the Economic Intelligence Unit, the Research and Analysis division of ‘The Economist group’. 173 cities across the world are ranked based on their liveability factor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indian cities scenario All five performed poorly, with scores ranging from 140 to 146. Delhi was placed first at 140th rank, followed by Mumbai at 141st rank, Chennai at 142nd rank, and Ahmedabad at 143rd rank.

Detailed explanation-3: -For the third time in the past five years, Vienna captured the first spot in the 2022 Global Liveability Index, the annual report published by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Detailed explanation-4: -Topping the annual list of liveable cities for 2022 is Vienna, Austria, followed by Copenhagen, Denmark. The Swiss city of Zurich claims the third spot and Canada’s Calgary comes in fourth.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the 2022 list, Bangalore secured first position, followed by Pune, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Surat, Navi Mumbai, Coimbatore, Vadodara, Indore and Greater Mumbai. Cities are judged based on culture and environment, stability, health, infrastructure and education.