Previous year MCQs

Current Affairs UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

What is India's rank in the 2017 Sustainable Development Goal Index?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 116th

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “116th”.
In the 2017 Sustainable Development Goal Index, India's rank was (a) 116th.

The Sustainable Development Goal Index is an assessment of countries' performance in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations.

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