India Ranked 117th among 129 nations in Inclusiveness Index by OBI

Current Context: India is ranked 117th among 129 countries in the Inclusiveness Index published by the Othering and Belonging Institute (OBI) at California University.

• This index is a holistic gauge of the degree of inclusivity experienced by marginalized groups across the globe and within the United States.
• It ranks states and countries in absolute and relative terms using a variety of indicators.
• The index measures inclusivity based on criteria such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and general population.
• New Zealand tops the list.
• This ranking is intended to spark a conversation and generate further inquiry into how and why some places, communities, and nations are more inclusive than others.

Question:

Q.1 What is the rank of India in the inclusiveness index published by the Othering and Belonging Institute (OBI)?
a. 100
b. 117
c. 129
d. 150