Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Phone Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Phone Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / India slips on Human Development Index, takes the 131st rank
  • India

    India slips on Human Development Index, takes the 131st rank

    Shalini Ojha
    Written by
    Shalini Ojha
    Twitter
    Last updated on Dec 16, 2020, 06:22 pm
    India slips on Human Development Index, takes the 131st rank
  • In a worrying piece of news, India slipped on the Human Development Index (HDI), taking the 131st position this year, as compared to the 129th place a year ago.

    This was revealed in the 2020 Human Development Report, which was published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday.

    UNDP officials, however, clarified that this doesn't imply other countries performed better than India.

  • In this article
    What is HDI? Due to pandemic, new index was introduced this year COVID-19 responses have widened our imaginations: Report Norway led the list, Ireland came second India was praised for efforts to reduce carbon emissions
  • Definition

    What is HDI?

    What is HDI?
  • HDI is a tool used to determine a nation's performance on social and economic parameters.

    These parameters are dependent on people's health, the education they receive, and their standard of living.

    A better rank on HDI means the people in the country live longer, have better education, and the gross national income per capita is also more.

  • New index

    Due to pandemic, new index was introduced this year

    Due to pandemic, new index was introduced this year
  • Evidently, taking into account the coronavirus pandemic, a new index called PHDI was introduced this year.

    Reports said this new index adjusted standard HDI according to carbon dioxide emissions and material consumption.

    UNDP Resident Representative Shoko Noda explained PHDI was brought in as planetary considerations are important for development. "More than ever, we can do things differently for a better planet," Noda said.

  • Report

    COVID-19 responses have widened our imaginations: Report

    COVID-19 responses have widened our imaginations: Report
  • Unsurprisingly, the main finding of this year was associated with the raging health crisis that has killed 1,644,548 around the world and infected 73,928,873.

    "COVID-19 responses have widened our imaginations as to what's possible. Life need not inevitably get worse due to planetary changes, but we must do more than minimize damages and commit to realizing unprecedented futures," the report said.

  • Countries

    Norway led the list, Ireland came second

    Norway led the list, Ireland came second
  • Meanwhile, the list was topped by Norway, followed by Ireland and Switzerland. Malaysia, one of the emerging Asian economies, took the 62nd spot.

    Despite taking a lower rank, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam were judged as countries having high human development.

    India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Cambodia, and Pakistan have medium human development.

    Niger took the 189th rank.

  • Details

    India was praised for efforts to reduce carbon emissions

  • India performed poorly on a number of parameters, including healthcare and education quality, as well as sex ratio.

    The fact that a lot of women hold key positions in government bodies and in other notable fields, helped India fare well in socioeconomic empowerment parameters.

    Separately, Noda praised India's commitment toward reducing carbon emissions, saying that the nation can serve as an example for others.

  • India
  • Norway
  • Human Development Index
  • Coronavirus
  •  
Latest News
  • IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings: Records broken
    IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings: Records broken
    Sports
  • IPL 2021: Punjab score 195/4 against DC
    IPL 2021: Punjab score 195/4 against DC
    Sports
  • As COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi likely to extend weekend curfew
    As COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi likely to extend weekend curfew
    India
  • Kejriwal seeks Modi's help for hospital beds, oxygen in Delhi
    Kejriwal seeks Modi's help for hospital beds, oxygen in Delhi
    India
  • IPL 2021, RCB beat KKR to remain unbeaten: Records broken
    IPL 2021, RCB beat KKR to remain unbeaten: Records broken
    Sports
Related Timelines
  • NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook develops concern for human rights, and more
    NewsBytes Briefing: Facebook develops concern for human rights, and more
    Science
  • India among top ten performers on Climate Change Index
    India among top ten performers on Climate Change Index
    World
Trending Topics
ISRO Vaccine
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News ISRO Yoga Honda Batman Football News
BMW Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Amazon Food News, Healthy Recipes Apple Royal Challengers Bangalore Prince Philip Toyota
Fashion Tips Mercedes Sidharth Malhotra Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV Smart TV Marvel Comics Avengers
Neha Kakkar X-Men TATA Keanu Reeves
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021