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Which of the following gives ‘Global Gender Gap Index’ ranking to the countries of the world ?

aWorld Economic Forum
bUN Human Rights Council
cUN Women
dWorld Health Organization
✓ Correct answer: a) World Economic Forum
ExplanationIt (GGGI) is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF).Global Gender Gap Index was introduced in 2006 by the World Economic Forum (WEF).The Index ranks countries based on gender parity (0 = complete inequality, 1 = complete equali- ty).It measures gender equality across four key areas:Economic Participation and OpportunityEducational AttainmentHealth and SurvivalPolitical Empowerment 57

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