Economy

2 questions

• 2026 · Question 100 · Economic Indices

  Consider the following statements about Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) : 1. MPI is calculated using Alkire-Foster methodology. 2. MPI calculated by NITI Aayog has a total of twelve indicators. 3. Maternal Health and Bank Account are common indicators in the MPI of NITI Aayog and MPI of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  (a)1 and 2 only(b)1, 2 and 3(c)1 and 3 only(d)2 only

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)

• 2016 · Question 37 · Economic Indices

  India’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?

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  (a)Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)(b)World Economic Forum(c)World Bank(d)World Trade Organization (WTO)

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  Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)