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CLAT General Knowledge – Quiz Facts 22 June

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General Knowledge Quiz

 

India Climbs in Global Energy Transition Rankings!

 

India Rises in Global Energy Transition Rankings, Marking Significant Progress.

Key Points :

  • WEF’s Global Energy Transition Index 2024: Measures progress towards sustainable and equitable energy systems.
  • India’s Improvement: Jumps from 67th to 63rd position out of 120 countries.
  • Key Factors: Increased focus on renewable energy (solar in particular).
  • India’s Standout: Recognized for its progress in energy security, affordability, and sustainability.
  • Global Leaders: Sweden remains at the top, followed by other European nations with strong environmental policies.
  • Overall Trend: Positive progress in energy transition observed across most countries despite global challenges, that’s it for first general knowledge quiz facts.

India’s Stagnant Progress on Gender Gap Index

 

India’s Gender Gap Index Progress Remains Stagnant.

Key Points :

  • India ranks 129th out of 146 countries in the 2024 Global Gender Gap Index, indicating stagnant progress. Key areas of concern include low economic participation (142nd) due to limited female representation in workforce leadership.
  • In educational attainment, India shows moderate progress (112th) with near-parity in enrollment but still needs significant improvements. Health and survival disparities remain significant (142nd), highlighting disadvantages women face in healthcare access.
  • Political empowerment sees a relatively better performance (65th), with some gender parity achieved. However, India still lags behind South Asian neighbors like Bangladesh, which is ranked 99th.
  • Gender inequality hinders economic growth, and closing the gap could significantly boost GDP. Integrating gender equality into economic policies is crucial for India’s progress and sustainable development, that’s it for second general knowledge quiz facts.

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