Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019 was released by Economist Intelligence Unit.
(2) India has been ranked 35th on the overall index in 2019.
Choose the correct one:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Worldwide Educating for the Future Index (WEFFI) 2019.
- The index assesses countries based on their abilities to equip students with skill-based education.
- It has ranked countries based on three pillars namely policy environment, teaching environment and overall socio-economic environment.
- The theme of the index is From Policy to Practice.
Important Facts:
- Finland has been ranked at the top of the index. It was followed by Sweden and New Zealand at the third position.
- India has been ranked 35th on the overall index in 2019 with a total score of 53.In 2018, it was ranked at 40th position.
- The bottom three nations in the index were Kenya (48th), Nigeria (49th) and the Democratic Republic of Congo (50th).
- The report and index were commissioned by the Yidan Prize Foundation.
Links:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/india-jumps-5-ranks-to-35th-in-worldwide-education-for-the-future-index-2019/article30851541.ece
https://www.kitetsacambridge.org.uk/research-paper-of-the-month/