Space Exploration and University Rankings
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Which economy has been ranked as the most peaceful in the Global Peace Index 2024?

  • Ireland
  • Iceland (correct)
  • India
  • Austria

    • Where is the headquarters of the Institute for Economics and Peace located?

  • Cologny, Switzerland
  • Yemen
  • Finland
  • Sydney, Australia (correct)

    • Who is the founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace?

  • Wärtsilä Oyj Abp
  • Børge Brende
  • Steve Killelea (correct)
  • Klaus Schwab

    • What is the rank of India in the Global Peace Index 2024?

    <p>116th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region has been the most peaceful in the world according to the Global Peace Index?

    <p>Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of the World Economic Forum located?

    <p>Cologny, Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Union Minister of Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions?

    <p>Narendra Modi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country tops the 2024 Environment Performance Index (EPI) with a score of 75.3?

    <p>Estonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rank of India in the 2024 Environment Performance Index (EPI)?

    <p>176th out of 180 countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country invested the highest amount of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India in FY24?

    <p>Singapore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total FDI in India in FY24?

    <p>USD 70.95 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the decrease in FDI equity inflows in FY24?

    <p>Global economic uncertainties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which institution releases the Environment Performance Index (EPI)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the Environment Performance Index (EPI) first published?

    <p>2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two Indian Institutes are featured among the top 150 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2025?

    <p>IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the global ranking of IIT Bombay in the QS World University Rankings 2025?

    <p>118th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university has topped the QS World University Rankings 2025 for the 13th time?

    <p>Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many universities are featured in the QS World University Rankings 2025?

    <p>1500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What award has Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) bagged from the QS World Ranking?

    <p>Rising Star</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current rank of IIT Delhi in the QS World University Rankings 2025?

    <p>150th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which edition of the QS World University Rankings features 1500 universities across 105 higher education systems?

    <p>21st edition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the previous rank of IIT Delhi in the QS World University Rankings 2024?

    <p>197th</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Space Exploration

    • Chang'e-6 probe successfully lifted off from the lunar surface on June 4, 2024, carrying rock and soil samples from the moon's far side.
    • Boeing's Starliner spacecraft launched on June 5, 2024, with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams on its maiden voyage to the International Space Station.

    University Rankings

    • IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are the only two Indian institutions among the top 150 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
    • IIT Bombay retained its position as the best higher education institution in India, with a global ranking of 118th.
    • IIT Delhi improved its rank from 197th to 150th position.
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) topped the list globally for the 13th time.

    Awards and Recognition

    • Delhi-based Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) received the prestigious "Rising Star" award from the QS World Ranking.

    Gender Parity

    • The 2024 Index, the 18th edition of the Global Gender Gap Index, benchmarks gender parity across 146 economies.

    Global Peace Index

    • India stands at 116th rank out of 163 countries in the 18th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024.
    • Iceland tops the list, followed by Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore.
    • Europe has been the most peaceful region in the world and is home to eight of the ten most peaceful countries.
    • The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remained the world's least peaceful region.

    Environment

    • Wärtsilä Oyj Abp launched the world's first large-scale 100% hydrogen-ready engine power plant to enable net-zero power systems.
    • India ranks 176 out of 180 countries in the 2024 Environment Performance Index (EPI) with an EPI score of 27.6.

    Foreign Direct Investment

    • India received the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from Singapore in FY24, followed by Mauritius, the United States, Netherlands, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and Cayman Islands.
    • The total FDI saw a negligible decrease of 1% from USD 71.35 billion in FY23 to USD 70.95 billion in FY24.

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    This quiz covers recent achievements in space exploration and university rankings. It includes the Chang'e-6 probe's successful lift-off from the lunar surface and QS World University Rankings 2025.

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