HorthooZ – Kerala GK, PSC Questions & Onam Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary focus of the 'Global Hunger Index (GHI)' published jointly by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe?

A To comprehensively measure and track hunger globally at regional, national, and country levels based on undernourishment, child wasting, stunting, and mortality

B To audit government fiscal deficits and foreign exchange reserves

C To measure corporate stock exchange market capitalizations

D To assess smartphone and digital internet penetration rates

Question 2

Which international organization publishes the annual 'World Social Report' addressing socio-economic development and global inequality?

A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

B International Labour Organization (ILO)

C World Bank

D United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

Question 3

Which index published by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ranks Indian cities on municipal governance, services, and fiscal performance?

A Ease of Living Index

B Smart Cities Readiness Index

C Swachh Survekshan

D Municipal Performance Index (MPI)

Question 4

Which international organization publishes the annual 'Global Wetlands Outlook' report?

A Ramsar Convention Secretariat

B International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

C United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

D World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

Question 5

Which international institution publishes the flagship annual report titled 'World Development Report'?

A The World Bank

B International Monetary Fund (IMF)

C United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

D World Trade Organization (WTO)

Question 6

What does the 'Swachh Survekshan' survey conducted annually by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs rank?

A State forest cover and wildlife density percentages

B Urban cleanliness, waste management, and sanitation performance of cities and towns across India

C Rural agricultural crop harvesting productivity

D National highway traffic congestion frequencies

Question 7

Which report compiled by the Reserve Bank of India evaluates the fiscal position, borrowings, and budgetary trends of state governments?

A State Finances: A Study of Budgets

B Report on Currency and Finance

C Financial Stability Report

D Monetary Policy Report

Question 8

Which organization publishes the annual 'Environmental Performance Index (EPI)' ranking countries on environmental health and ecosystem vitality?

A Yale University and Columbia University (in collaboration with WEF)

B Greenpeace International

C World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

D United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) alone

Question 9

Which international organization publishes the annual 'World Investment Report' focusing on global and regional foreign direct investment trends?

A World Bank

B United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

C International Monetary Fund (IMF)

D World Trade Organization (WTO)

Question 10

Which report compiled by NITI Aayog measures multidimensional poverty across health, education, and standard of living in India?

A National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

B India Innovation Index

C Composite Water Management Index

D Export Preparedness Index

Question 11

Which international organization publishes the annual 'World Investment Report' focusing on global FDI inflows and outflows?

A World Bank

B United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

C World Trade Organization (WTO)

D International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 12

Which global report published by UNEP tracks the production and planned extraction of fossil fuels versus climate goals?

A Global Environment Outlook

B Production Gap Report

C Adaptation Gap Report

D Emissions Gap Report

Question 13

Which index released by NITI Aayog measures the overall health performance and incremental progress of Indian states?

A Multidimensional Poverty Index

B SDG India Index

C Composite Water Management Index

D State Health Index

Question 14

Which international organization publishes the annual 'World Economic Outlook' report containing global macroeconomic forecasts?

A International Monetary Fund (IMF)

B World Trade Organization (WTO)

C World Bank

D Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Question 15

What is the primary focus of the 'Export Preparedness Index' regarding district-level export hubs in India?

A To collect mandatory carbon taxes from residential households

B To regulate international commercial airline ticket pricing

C To audit corporate income tax returns of digital tech companies

D To promote districts as export hubs by fostering local manufacturing ecosystems and export facilitation

Question 16

What is the primary focus of the 'Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)' regarding non-income deprivations?

A To track corporate commercial banking stock market share prices

B To audit national defense military hardware procurement budgets

C To regulate international maritime shipping container tariffs

D To measure overlapping deprivations in health, education, and standard of living experienced by individuals

Question 17

Which organization publishes the annual 'Global Competitiveness Report' ranking economies based on productivity and long-term prosperity?

A OECD

B World Economic Forum (WEF)

C World Bank

D International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 18

Which international agency publishes the annual 'World Migration Report' tracking global mobility and displacement trends?

A International Organization for Migration (IOM)

B United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

C International Labour Organization (ILO)

D World Bank

Question 19

What is the primary focus of the 'Export Preparedness Index (EPI)' published by NITI Aayog?

A To audit corporate income tax export incentives

B To regulate domestic retail agricultural commodity prices

C To track international crude oil import shipping tariffs

D To examine export readiness and performance of Indian states across policy, business ecosystem, export performance, and infrastructure

Question 20

Which global organization releases the annual 'World Press Freedom Index' evaluating media freedom across countries?

A Human Rights Watch

B Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

C Reporters Without Borders (RSF - Reporters Sans Frontières)

D Amnesty International

Question 21

Which international organization publishes the flagship 'Global Report on Food Crises' highlighting acute food insecurity worldwide?

A Food Security Information Network (FSIN) / FAO and WFP

B World Bank

C World Health Organization (WHO)

D United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Question 22

Which organization releases the annual 'World Happiness Report' evaluating national happiness based on life evaluations and social support?

A United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

B UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)

C World Health Organization (WHO)

D World Bank

Question 23

Which global index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace measures the economic impact of violence and conflict globally?

A Global Terrorism Index

B Corruption Perceptions Index

C Global Peace Index

D Human Development Index

Question 24

What is the primary focus of the 'Ease of Doing Business' index formerly published by the World Bank Group?

A To audit sovereign national debt repayment schedules

B To track corporate carbon emissions trading markets

C To measure international commercial airline ticket pricing

D To evaluate regulatory environments and business friendliness for domestic firms across 190 economies

Question 25

Which index released by NITI Aayog ranks Indian states and UTs based on their startup ecosystems and incubation support?

A India Innovation Index

B Composite Water Management Index

C States' Startup Ranking

D Export Preparedness Index

Question 26

Which index released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs evaluates liveability across Indian cities based on economic, social, and physical pillars?

A Smart Cities Readiness Index

B Ease of Living Index (EoLI)

C Municipal Performance Index

D Swachh Survekshan

Question 27

Which report published by NITI Aayog measures the progress of Indian states and union territories towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

A SDG India Index

B Export Preparedness Index

C Multidimensional Poverty Index

D State Health Index

Question 28

Which international organization publishes the annual 'Global Risks Report' analyzing systemic geopolitical and economic vulnerabilities?

A World Economic Forum (WEF)

B International Monetary Fund (IMF)

C United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

D World Bank

Question 29

What is the primary focus of the 'Global Gender Gap Report' regarding political empowerment?

A To regulate domestic retail agricultural commodity prices

B To track international commercial shipping freight tariffs

C To measure the gap between men and women in political decision-making positions such as parliamentarians, ministers, and heads of state

D To audit corporate income tax export incentives

Question 30

What is the primary focus of the 'Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS)' report published in India?

A To assess logistics infrastructure, services, and supply chain efficiencies across Indian states and UTs

B To monitor commercial airline flight passenger traffic volume

C To audit national railway freight locomotive engine fuel efficiency

D To track digital banking mobile application server uptime

Question 31

Which global index published by Transparency International measures perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide?

A Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)

B Global Competitiveness Report

C Ease of Doing Business Index

D Rule of Law Index

Question 32

Which index released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti evaluates water resource management and conservation across Indian states?

A State Health Index

B Export Preparedness Index

C Composite Water Management Index (CWMI)

D SDG India Index

Question 33

Which report published by the Ministry of Education assesses learning outcomes and infrastructural facilities across Indian school education systems?

A All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)

B Performance Grading Index (PGI)

C National Achievement Survey (NAS)

D National Curriculum Framework (NCF)

Question 34

Which international organization publishes the annual 'Human Development Report (HDR)' featuring the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A International Monetary Fund (IMF)

B United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

C World Bank

D World Economic Forum (WEF)

Question 35

Which international organization publishes the annual 'Human Development Report' tracking multidimensional progress across countries?

A World Bank

B United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

C World Economic Forum (WEF)

D International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Question 36

Which global index published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) measures the relative peacefulness of countries and regions?

A Human Development Index

B Rule of Law Index

C Global Peace Index (GPI)

D Global Terrorism Index

Question 37

Which report published by the Reserve Bank of India evaluates currency trends, monetary expansion, and macroeconomic developments?

A Report on Currency and Finance

B Financial Stability Report

C State Finances: A Study of Budgets

D Monetary Policy Report

Question 38

Which organization publishes the annual 'Global Gender Gap Report' measuring gender equality across economic, political, health, and educational criteria?

A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

B International Labour Organization (ILO)

C World Economic Forum (WEF)

D World Health Organization (WHO)

Question 39

Which index published by the Ministry of Education ranks higher educational institutions in India across various parameters like teaching, research, and graduation outcomes?

A National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

B All India Higher Education Survey (AISHE)

C National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Index

D University Grants Commission Quality Index

Question 40

Which report released by NITI Aayog tracks composite performance of Indian states across various social and economic sectors?

A India Innovation Index

B National Multidimensional Poverty Index

C SDG India Index & Dashboard

D State Health Index

Question 41

Which report published by the Reserve Bank of India provides a comprehensive assessment of the health and stability of India's banking sector?

A Annual Report on State Finances

B Report on Currency and Finance

C Monetary Policy Report

D Financial Stability Report (FSR)

Question 42

Which international organization publishes the annual 'Global Risks Report' ahead of the Davos Forum meeting?

A United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

B World Economic Forum (WEF)

C International Monetary Fund (IMF)

D World Bank

Question 43

Which international organization publishes the annual 'World Intellectual Property Indicators' report?

A World Trade Organization (WTO)

B World Bank

C United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

D World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Question 44

What is the primary purpose of the 'India Innovation Index' published periodically by NITI Aayog?

A To audit central government defense technology research grants

B To rank Indian states and UTs on their innovation ecosystem, enabling states to benchmark their performance

C To track foreign direct investment inflows into metropolitan real estate

D To measure corporate retail consumer spending on luxury automobiles

Question 45

Which report published by the Reserve Bank of India reviews the performance and financial health of India's cooperative and commercial banks?

A Monetary Policy Report

B State Finances: A Study of Budgets

C Report on Trend and Progress of Banking in India

D Financial Stability Report

Question 46

Which international organization publishes the annual 'World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO)' report?

A International Labour Organization (ILO)

B International Monetary Fund (IMF)

C World Bank

D World Economic Forum (WEF)

Question 47

Which global organization publishes the annual 'Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report'?

A UNESCO

B UNICEF

C World Bank

D OECD

Question 48

Which global index published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) measures digital and technological startup ecosystems?

A Global Competitiveness Report

B Global Innovation Index (GII)

C Ease of Doing Business Index

D World Economic Outlook

Question 49

What is the primary focus of the 'Global Innovation Index (GII)' published by WIPO in partnership with other institutes?

A To assess smartphone software application download revenues

B To rank world economies based on their innovation capabilities, including institutions, human capital, research, and creative outputs

C To measure international commercial banking reserve assets

D To track global industrial coal and petroleum carbon emissions

Question 50

What is the primary focus of the 'Global Gender Gap Report' regarding economic participation?

A To evaluate corporate stock market trading volume shares

B To track global industrial fossil fuel energy consumption

C To audit national defense weapon procurement budgets

D To measure gender disparities in salaries, participation rates, and leadership positions between men and women