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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the India’s rank in the 2019 Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP)?
A
19th
B
20th
C
15th
D
13th
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released the 2019 Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP) in which India’s overall rank is 19th out of 28 countries, with a score of 64.9.

Detailed explanation-2: -Option 3 is correct i.e. 8. India has been ranked eighth for cancer preparedness among 10 Asia-Pacific countries, according to a new report.

Detailed explanation-3: -India ranks 23rd for its national cancer control plan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Index of Cancer Preparedness (ICP) looks at a wide range of elements that are relevant to cancer control. It presents data on 45 indicators relevant to specific parts of the prevention and care continuum as well as to the wider context in which such efforts occur.

Detailed explanation-5: -India’s economic freedom score is 53.9, making its economy the 131st freest in the 2022 Index. India is ranked 27th among 39 countries in the Asia–Pacific region, and its overall score is below the regional and world averages.

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