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Question 14

"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?

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A) Amnesty International
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B) International Court of Justice
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C) The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
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D) World Justice Project

BSolution

The "Rule of Law Index" is an annual publication produced by the World Justice Project (WJP). The WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law around the world. The index provides data on the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law based on various factors, including constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice, and criminal justice.

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CStrategy

For reports and indices, the primary strategy is factual recall. Keep a running list of important global reports (e.g., Human Development Index, Global Competitiveness Report, Ease of Doing Business Report) and the organizations that publish them. This often comes down to memorization.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under International Relations, specifically concerning international organizations, reports, and indices related to governance and justice.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy. It's a direct factual question about which organization publishes a specific index, common in current affairs.