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WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT
top 10 countries in the list have remained the same since before the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States (23) and Germany (24) have fallen in the rankings, making way for several Eastern European nations to rise on the list. India ranks at 126 in the list out of 143 countries. Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list.
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top 10 countries in the list have remained the same since before the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States (23) and Germany (24) have fallen in the rankings, making way for several Eastern European nations to rise on the list. India ranks at 126 in the list out of 143 countries. Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list.
top 10 countries in the list have remained the same since before the Covid-19 pandemic,
the United States (23) and Germany (24) have fallen in the rankings, making way for several Eastern European nations to rise on the list.
India ranks at
126 in the list out of 143 countries. Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list.
ABOUT THE REPORT
It is
published annually by the
United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in partnership with
Gallup-The Oxford Wellbeing Research Center.
It takes into account six variables —
- GDP per capita,
- Healthy life expectancy,
- Having someone to count on,
- Freedom to make life choices,
- Generosity, and
- Freedom from corruption.
TOP 10 COUNTRIES
- Finland
- Denmark
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Israel
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Luxembourg
- Switzerland
- Australia
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with International Relations, Health.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
Test your understanding
Questions from this article
Prelims practiceWith reference to WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT, consider the following statements:
- top 10 countries in the list have remained the same since before the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States (23) and Germany (24) have fallen in the rankings, making way for several Eastern European nations to rise on the list.
- India ranks at 126 in the list out of 143 countries.
- Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT for India.
Answer in 250 words.
View answer approach
- TOP 10 COUNTRIES
- Background and context
- Key facts and institutional framework
- Significance and way forward
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is World Happiness Report in the news?
top 10 countries in the list have remained the same since before the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States (23) and Germany (24) have fallen in the rankings, making way for several Eastern European nations to rise on the list. India ranks at 126 in the list out of 143 countries.
What are the key facts about World Happiness Report?
Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the list. ABOUT THE REPORT It is published annually by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network in partnership with Gallup-The Oxford Wellbeing Research Center. It takes into account six variables — GDP per capita, Healthy life expectancy, Having someone to count on, Freedom to make life choices, Generosity, and Freedom from corruption.
Why is World Happiness Report important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with International Relations, Health and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.