As per the State of the World's Children 2024, by 2050s more than a third of the world's children will live in four countries. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: Sudan.
Explanation:
According to UNICEF's 'State of the World's Children 2024' report, by the year 2050, more than one-third of the world's children will be concentrated in just four countries.
These four countries are India, China, Nigeria, and Pakistan. The report estimates that the child population in these countries will constitute a very large share of the world's total child population. Sudan is not included in this list of the top four countries.
Additional Facts:
- Key Trends: The report focuses on three major future trends (Megatrends): demographic shifts, the climate crisis, and the impact of new technologies (such as AI).
- Future Challenges: According to the report, by 2050, the largest population of the world's children will reside in low-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- UNICEF: It was established on December 11, 1946, and its headquarters are located in New York, USA.
- Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: Which organization releases the 'State of the World's Children' report annually?
Answer: UNICEF.
Question: According to the report, in which four countries will more than one-third of the world's children reside by 2050?
Answer: India, China, Nigeria, and Pakistan.
Question: Who is the current Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)?
Answer: Catherine Russell.