Disadvantaged Groups & Gender Equality
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Consider the following statements regarding recently concluded global indices and national appointments:
- 1. India's position in the 'Global Gender Gap Index' released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) has shown significant improvement compared to the previous year, and Nordic countries (especially Iceland) continue to dominate the top positions in this index.
- 2. To strengthen the country's supreme defense and security apparatus, the Government of India has recently made new strategic appointments such as the 'Chief of Defence Staff' (CDS) along with nominating prominent Indian economists associated with international financial institutions like the New Development Bank (NDB) and the World Bank to high posts.
- 3. According to the 'Emissions Gap Report' released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), India has reduced its carbon emission intensity well ahead of the targeted deadline under agreements made globally for renewable energy.
- 4. Several bilateral agreements in the fields of semiconductor supply chains, green hydrogen, and digital public infrastructure (DPI) were signed during the recently concluded 'Trade and Technology Council' (TTC) meetings between India and the European Union (EU).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are completely true?
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Detailed Explanation
Statements 1, 2, and 4 are completely true because Iceland tops the WEF Gender Gap Index, and progress has been recorded in India's position. Semiconductor and green energy agreements have been promoted under the TTC meetings between India and the EU. However, statement 3 is factually partially incorrect because UNEP's Emissions Gap Report provides a comprehensive assessment of climate policies and global commitments, where India's targets fall under Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
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