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Question
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Which country is Sixth Most Vulnerable Country Facing Extreme Weather Events?
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India
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Pakistan
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Iran
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Nepal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Notre Dame Institute judges Switzerland to be the least climate vulnerable country and Niger to be the most vulnerable.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 2021, flooding caused the highest economic losses in China (US$ 18.4 billion), followed by India (US$ 3.2 billion), and Thailand (US$ 0.6 billion).
Detailed explanation-3: -India jumps 2 spots higher, and is now ranked 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI, 2023) published by German Watch, New Climate Institute and Climate Action Network International based in Germany.
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