According to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2021, India’s rank is ________ out of 109 countries.

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The correct answer is 66.

Key Points

According to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2021, India's rank is 66 out of 109 countries.
The MPI is a measure that looks beyond income to understand how people experience poverty in multiple aspects of their daily lives, such as health, education, and living standards.
It is produced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI).
India's MPI score reflects the high levels of deprivation faced by its population in various dimensions of poverty.

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The MPI uses ten indicators to measure poverty in three dimensions: education, health, and living standards.
Poverty is defined as deprivation in at least one-third of these weighted indicators.
India has made significant progress in reducing poverty, but challenges remain, particularly in rural areas and among disadvantaged communities.
Efforts to address multidimensional poverty involve improving access to quality education, healthcare, and basic services.
Policymakers use MPI data to target interventions more effectively and monitor progress over time.