Global Happiness Survey 2019

Question: What is the rank of India in Happiness Index as per Global Happiness Survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos?
(a) 9
(b) 12
(c) 20
(d) 5
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • As per the Global Happiness Survey conducted by market research firm Ipsos, India is ranked 9th with 77% on Happiness Index among 28 countries.
  • There has been a 6% drop for India from 83% in 2018 to 77 per cent in 2019.
  • Australia and Canada got the 1st rank in the index with same marking of 86%.
  • The top determinants for Indians to stay happy are Personal safety and security, friends and feeling in control of life, good financial conditions and physical well-being along with hobbies and interests.
  • Top 4 Happiest countries in the world are Australia and Canada (both 86%), China (83%) and Great Britain (82%).
  • Countries with lowest level of happiness percentage in the Index are Russia (47%), Spain (46%) and Argentina (34%).
  • Ipsos, which is headquartered in Paris, France, was founded in 1975. It is a global market research and a consulting firm.

Links:
https://www.ipsos.com/sites/default/files/ct/news/documents/2019-08/Happiness-Study-report-August-2019.pdf
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/india-happiness-index-nations-survey-1593812-2019-08-31
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ipsos