India slips two spot to rank 131 in UN’s human development index
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- According to the report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), India has been dropped two spots to 131 among 189 countries in the 2020 Human Development Index.
- Norway topped the index, followed by Ireland, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Iceland, the report showed.
- India(131), Bhutan (129), Bangladesh (133), Nepal (142), and Pakistan (154) were ranked among countries with medium human development.
- In the BRICS grouping, Russia was 52 in the human development index, Brazil 84, and China 85.
Source: Indian Express
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United Nations Development Programme
- The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network.
- It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations and advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves.
- Headquarters: New York
- Head: Achim Steiner
- Founded: 22 November 1965
- Parent orgganization: United Nations Economic and Social Coucil