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Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: The Global Gender Gap Index for 2022 was recently released by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Iceland (90.8%) led the global ranking in the first place while India is ranked at 135 out of 146 countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ranking: 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-3: -Iceland, Finland, and Norway bagged the top three positions with a score of 90.8 percent, 86 percent, and 84.5 percent respectively. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on gender equality.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Gender Inequality Index is a composite measure reflecting inequality in achievements between The GII is a composite measure, reflecting inequality in achievements between women and men in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment and the labour market.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2022, India’s overall score has improved from 0.625 (in 2021) to 0.629. India’s (135th) global gender gap score has oscillated between 0.593 and 0.683 since the index was first compiled. In 2022, India scored 0.629, which is its seventh-highest score in the last 16 years.