Introduction:
- The 7th edition of Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020 was released by INSEAD, France in association with Google, and Addeco, a human resources company based out of Switzerland. It measures and ranks 132 countries based on their potential to grow, attract and retain talent and workforce. The report has been released in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Theme:
Global Talent in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Highlights:
- The gap between high income, talent-rich countries and the rest of the world is expanding.
- More than half of the global population doesn't possess even basic digital skills.
- Artificial Intelligence would play a very important role in emerging markets to evolve.
- Proper re-skilling of the workforce is needed to cope up with the emergence of AI.
Top 10 countries in the GTCI 2020 and India’s Rank
| Rank | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland |
| 2 | USA |
| 3 | Singapore |
| 4 | Sweden |
| 5 | Denmark |
| 6 | Netherlands |
| 7 | Finland |
| 8 | Luxembourg |
| 9 | Norway |
| 10 | Australia |
| 72 | India |
Top 3 least ranked countries in the GTCI 2020:
| Rank | Country |
|---|---|
| 130 | Congo Dem. Rep. |
| 131 | Angola |
| 132 | Yemen |
Top 10 cities in the GTCI 2020 & the rank of Indian Cities:
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 1 | New York |
| 2 | London |
| 3 | Singapore |
| 4 | San Francisco |
| 5 | Boston |
| 6 | Hong Kong |
| 7 | Paris |
| 8 | Tokyo |
| 9 | Los Angeles |
| 10 | Munich |
| 66 | Bengaluru |
| 81 | Mumbai |
| 108 | Hyderabad |
| 118 | Pune |
| 120 | Gurugram |
| 125 | Delhi |
| 133 | Kolkata |
Top 3 least ranked cities in GTCI 2020:
| Rank | City |
|---|---|
| 153 | Lagos |
| 154 | Cairo |
| 155 | Karachi |
India Specific Findings:
- The GTCI score of India is 40.42
- The performance of India in the index are listed below:
| Rank | Parameter |
|---|---|
| 68 | Formal Education |
| 44 | Growing Talent |
| 40 | Possibilities of Lifelong Learning |
| 39 | Access to Growth Opportunities |
| 28 | Employability |
| 113 | Mid-level skills |
| 76 | Vocational and Technical Skills |
| 92 | Talent Attraction |
| 95 | Talent Retention |
| 104 | Level of Internal Openness |
| 115 | Quality of life(lifestyle) |
| 53 | Sustainability |
Questions:
Q: 1. The first edition of Global Talent Competitiveness Index has been released in which year?a. 2012
b. 2014
c. 2016
d. 2018
e. None of the above
Answer: b
Explanation: The Global Talent Competitiveness Index was first launched in the year 2014. It measures and ranks countries based on their ability to grow, attract and retain talent and workforce.
Q: 2. How many Indian cities are ranked in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020?
a. 10
b. 8
c. 7
d. 6
e. 9
Answer: c
Explanation: 7 Indian cities have been ranked in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2020. They are: Bengaluru (66), Mumbai (81), Hyderabad (108), Pune (118), Gurugram (120), Delhi (125), and Kolkata (133).
Q: 3. What is the overall score of India in GTCI 2020?
a. 40.42
b. 41.23
c. 45.21
d. 42.42
e. None of the above
Answer: a
Explanation: India has been ranked 72nd in the GTCI 2020, with an overall score of 40.42.
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