CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
As per 2018 global Multidimensional Poverty Index, India’s poverty rate has decreased from 55 % to ______
A
50 %
B
32 %
C
42 %
D
28 %
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is the poorest state in India as per the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2018.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Global MPI 2021, India’s rank is 66 out of 109 countries.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was developed by OPHI with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2010. It is a part of UNDP’s Human Development Report (HDR) and is released annually. MPI 2022 was released in October 2022. India ranked 62 in the Global MPI 2020 which ranked 107 countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Data: India has by far the largest number of poor people worldwide at 22.8 crore, followed by Nigeria at 9.6 crore.

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