Which among the following is the rank of India as per the “Sustainable Development Report 2020- The Sustainable Development Goals and Covid-19”? (July)
117 is the rank of India as per the “Sustainable Development Report 2020- The Sustainable Development Goals and Covid-19”.
India has a score of 61.92.
The report comprises SDG index 2020. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, it is expected that there would be severe negative impacts on most of the United Nations (UN) - mandated Sustainable Development Goals due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2020 report has reviewed the performance of 193 UN Member States out of which 166 were ranked under SDG index 2020.
First rank - Sweden with a score of 84.72.
Second rank - Denmark with a score of 83.77.
India has been facing major challenges in 10 of the 17 SDGs which also include zero hunger, good health, gender inequality among others.
The report includes data on changes over time in 17 SDG indicators, the future of the SDGs amidst Covid-19, as well as calculations for trajectories until2030.
The report has identified the following five key measures that global cooperation should include-
Disseminate best practices rapidly
Strengthen financing mechanisms for developing countries
Address hunger hotspots
Ensure social protection
Promote new drugs and vaccines
As per the 2020 report, COVID-19 had negatively affected several SDGs which also include: