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Detailed explanation-1: -Why in News? Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India at 135 out of 146 countries in its Global Gender Gap (GGG) Index for 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Global Gender Gap Report 2022 places India at 135 out of 146 countries. In comparison to the year before, where we ranked 140 out of 156, India has slightly improved its position.

Detailed explanation-3: -Iceland has retained its position as the world’s most gender-equal country, among 146 nations on the index. Finland, Norway, New Zealand and Sweden are the top five countries on the list respectively. Afghanistan is the worst-performing country in the report.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Global Gender Gap Index for 2022 was released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in July, and it ranks India at 135 out of 146 countries. In 2021, India was ranked 140 out of 156 countries.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to the Gender Inequality Index (GII), Denmark was the most gender equal country in the world in 2021. The Gender Inequality Index measures reflecting inequality in achievement between women and men in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.