SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 24 Sep 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q31

Which universities collaborate to produce the Environmental Performance Index (EPI)?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Yale & Columbia.

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a biennial ranking produced through a collaboration between the Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy and the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN). In partnership with the World Economic Forum, it evaluates countries on various indicators, including climate change, environmental health, and ecosystem vitality. The index provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability worldwide, helping policymakers identify best practices and areas needing improvement.