The Human Development Index (HDI) is published by the ____________.

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  1. World bank
  2. UNDP
  3. IMF
  4. NITI Aayog

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Option 2 : UNDP
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The correct answer is UNDP.

  • The Human Development Index (HDI) is an index that is published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
  • It measures key dimensions of human development. The three key dimensions are - 
    • A long and healthy life
    • Access to education
    • A decent standard of living  
Dimension Indicator Minimum Maximum
Health Life Expectancy (years) 20 85
Education Expected years of schooling (years) 0 18
  Mean years of schooling (years) 0 15
Standard of living Gross National Income Per Capita (2011 PPP $) 100 75,000

About UNDP

  • Headquarters - New York, United States
  • Administrator - Achim Steiner
  • Member Countries - 170 (Oct-2020)

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