Context

• In the latest Human Development Index released by the United Nations, India has been ranked 134th among 193 countries.

Key Points

• This index is based on the data of the year 2022. India has been given a total score of 0.644 in this index. Which places India in the category of countries with medium human development.
• India's per capita income has also increased, meaning people's earnings have increased.
• The UN's 2023/24 report titled 'Breaking the Gridlock: Reimagining Cooperation in a Polarised World' has been published.
• According to the data given in it, the average life expectancy in India was 67.7 years in 2022.
• It was recorded at 62.7 years a year ago.
• The UN Human Development Index (HDI) report also indicated an increase in expected years of schooling (to 12.6 per capita).
• Switzerland has been placed first in this index with a score of 0.967.
• The Human Development Index measures three key dimensions of human development: healthy longevity, access to education and quality of life.
• These are calculated based on four key indicators: life expectancy, average schooling, expected years of schooling and gross national income per capita.

Important Fact For Exam

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)

• It is a global development network of the United Nations.
• Established: Year 1965
• Start of work: January 1966
• Headquarters: New York
• Function: It provides expert advice, training and grant assistance to developing countries, with an emphasis on assistance to least-developed countries.