Animal Protection Index: India ranks second

News: World Animal Protection, an international animal welfare charity has released Global animal protection index 2020

Facts:

About Global Animal Protection Index

  • It aims to showcase where countries are doing well, and where they fall short on animal welfare policy and legislation.
  • The index ranks countries from A (being the highest score) to G (being the weakest score) according to their policy and legislation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Austria are rated with the highest scores
  • India has attained a C ranking in the index, along with countries like New Zealand, Mexico, France, and Spain.