SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 47

SSC Stenographer - 07 Aug 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q47

How often is the World Happiness Report released? 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Answer: Annually

Explanation: The World Happiness Report is released once every year. It is prepared by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network in collaboration with international experts and surveys. The report ranks countries based on factors such as income, social support, life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and corruption levels.

Additional Key Points:

The report is based on data from the Gallup World Poll.

It is published in connection with the United Nations International Day of Happiness (March 20).

Countries are ranked using the Cantril Ladder survey method.

Nordic countries like Finland often rank at the top due to strong social welfare systems.

Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers:

Question: Which country often ranks first in the World Happiness Report?
Answer: Finland

Question: What survey is used for data collection in the report?
Answer: Gallup World Poll