India placed in the 'serious' category in the Global Hunger Index 2024

Current Context: October 10, 2024, The Global Hunger Index 2024 is published by Concern Worldwide (an Irish humanitarian organization) and Welthungerhilfe (a German aid agency).

• India was placed in the 'serious' category in the Global Hunger Index 2024, ranking 105th out of 127 countries with a score of 27.3.
• India's performance remains concerning, especially compared to its South Asian neighbors like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, which fall into the 'moderate' category.
• The report highlights that 13.7% of India's population is undernourished, 35.5% of children under five are stunted, 18.7% suffer from wasting, and 2.9% of children die before their fifth birthday.
• The top country with the best performance in the Global Hunger Index 2024 is Somalia, which has the lowest hunger levels.

Question:

1 What is India’s rank in the Global Hunger Index 2024?

• A) 98th
• B) 100th
• C) 105th
• D) 112th

Answer: C) In the Global Hunger Index 2024, India ranks 105th out of 127 countries, placing it in the 'serious' category.