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UPPSC 2022 GS-I Current Affairs
Question

According to ‘Global Business Cities Index’ of January 2022, which of the following is the top business city in the world ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Hong Kong

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hong Kong”.
Global Business Cities Report contains: Ranking of the 200 most important business cities. Economic conditions, e.g. City product and unemployment rate.

Demographics, with projected total population in 2030 and life expectancy.

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