WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one of the following organisations publishes the Human Development Report?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. UNESCO
  2. World Bank
  3. UNDP
  4. IMF

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: UNDP

Explanation: The Human Development Report (HDR) is published annually by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) since 1990. It introduces the Human Development Index (HDI), which measures development based on life expectancy, education, and per capita income, rather than just economic growth. The HDR also highlights global challenges like inequality, climate change, and human security. It serves as an important tool for comparing the quality of life across nations and framing policies for sustainable development.