Global Climate Risk Index 2021: Highlights

August 12, 2021
Current Context: The Bonn, Germany based environmental think tank named Germanwatch released the Global Climate Risk Index 2021.
16th Global Climate Risk Index 2021
  • This is the 16th edition of the Global Climate Risk Index and is drafted by analyzing the impact of extreme climate conditions on the country and on the economy.
  • The report is drafted by considering data from Munich Re’s NatCatSERVICE.
  • As per the index ranking, India is at 7th position among the countries that are most affected by climate change in 2019.
  • Top 3 most affected countries in 2019 are: Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Bahamas.
  • Top 3 most affected countries in the last 20 years (2000-2019) are: Puerto Rico, Myanmar and Haiti.
  • Static part: 
    • Capital of Germany: Berlin
    • Currency of Germany: Euro

Question: 

Q.1 What is the rank of India as per 16th Global Climate Risk Index 2021?
a. 18th
b. 12th
c. 7th
d. 10th

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