{"id":104314,"date":"2026-05-20T16:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=104314"},"modified":"2026-05-20T16:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:29:09","slug":"reports-and-indices-in-news-2025-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/reports-and-indices-in-news-2025-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Reports and Indices in News 2025-2026, National and International List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Reports and Indices in News 2025-2026<\/strong> are released by international organisations, research institutions and government bodies to help measure a country\u2019s performance in areas like economy, governance, environment, health, innovation, peace and development. In 2025-2026, many important reports highlighted India\u2019s progress, challenges and global standing. These rankings and assessments are important because they reflect current global trends, policy priorities and development indicators across different sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Reports and Indices in News 2025-2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important National and International Report and Index released during 2025-2026 focused on governance, peace, innovation, climate change, development, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/terrorism\/\" target=\"_blank\">terrorism<\/a><\/strong>, gender equality and economic performance across countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Responsible Nations Index (RNI) 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Responsible Nations Index evaluates countries on ethical governance, environmental responsibility and social well being through a broader global framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released under the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore ranked 1st globally, while India secured 16th position with a score of 0.551513.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The index measures governance quality, environmental stewardship and global responsibility beyond economic strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Terrorism Index 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Terrorism Index studies terrorism trends, attacks, deaths and regional security challenges across 163 countries over the last decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 13th globally and recorded improvement due to reduced terrorist incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pakistan became the most terrorism affected country in 2025, replacing Burkina Faso.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>World Happiness Report 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/world-happiness-report\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>World Happiness Report<\/strong><\/a> measures happiness levels using social support, income, freedom, trust and overall life satisfaction indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland remained the world\u2019s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India improved from 126th rank in 2024 to 118th in 2025 and later stood at 116th.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/global-peace-index\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Global Peace Index<\/strong><\/a> evaluates peacefulness through societal safety, conflicts and militarisation indicators across countries worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the Institute for Economics and Peace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 115th globally with a score of 2.229.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India improved steadily from 141st rank in 2019 to 115th in 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Corruption Perceptions Index measures perceived levels of public sector corruption using a scale from 0 to 100.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Transparency International.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denmark topped the index with a score of 89.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 91st globally with a score of 39, improving slightly from 38 in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Risks Report 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Risks Report identifies major global threats affecting economies, societies and international stability over different time periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geoeconomic confrontation emerged as the biggest short term global risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber insecurity was identified as the major risk facing India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/climate-change\/\" target=\"_blank\">Climate Change<\/a><\/strong> Performance Index tracks climate mitigation efforts related to emissions, renewable energy and climate policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Germanwatch, New Climate Institute and CAN International.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denmark became the top ranked country with 80.52 points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India dropped 13 positions and ranked 23rd with a score of 61.31.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Climate Risk Index analyses economic and human losses caused by climate related extreme weather events over several decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by Germanwatch during COP30.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 9th among the countries most affected by climate disasters between 1995-2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India faced around 430 extreme weather events and economic losses of nearly $170 billion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>World Water Development Report 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report studies glaciers, mountain water systems, snow cover decline and future global freshwater security challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by UNESCO on the first World Day for Glaciers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report highlighted shrinking snow cover across mountain regions globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It warned about future decline in glacier based freshwater availability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Greenhouse Gas Bulletin 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin tracks atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations and long term global temperature trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published annually by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbon dioxide concentration reached a record 423.9 ppm in 2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global temperature in 2024 was 1.55\u00b0C above pre industrial levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Tuberculosis Report 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global TB Report evaluates progress made by countries in reducing tuberculosis cases and deaths.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/world-health-organisation\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Health Organisation<\/a><\/strong> (WHO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India achieved only 21% reduction in TB cases between 2015-2024.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India recorded 28% decline in TB deaths, below End TB targets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Human Development Report 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Human Development Report measures progress using health, education and income indicators under the Human Development Index.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/united-nations-development-programme-undp\/\" target=\"_blank\">United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 130th globally in the Human Development Index.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDI includes life expectancy, schooling years and GNI per capita.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Gender Gap Report 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/global-gender-gap-index\/\" target=\"_blank\">Global Gender Gap Report<\/a><\/strong> evaluates gender equality in economic participation, education, health and political empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the World Economic Forum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iceland remained the most gender equal country for the 16th consecutive year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 131st among 148 countries, slipping two positions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>SIPRI Report: Trends in International Arms Transfers 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SIPRI report studies global arms exports, imports, suppliers and defence transfer patterns between countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India became one of the top five arms importers globally during 2021-25.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russia supplied 40% of India\u2019s arms imports, followed by France and Israel.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Innovation Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Innovation Index measures innovation capabilities, technology output, institutions and research performance across economies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 38th globally and remained the top lower middle income economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India performed strongly in Knowledge and Technology Outputs with rank 22.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Water Bankruptcy Report 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Water Bankruptcy Report studies growing imbalance between freshwater demand and available water resources globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report declared the world has entered an era of \u201cglobal water bankruptcy\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It warned about irreversible damage to water related natural resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Henley Passport Index 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Henley Passport Index measures passport strength through visa free and visa on arrival travel access across countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Henley &amp; Partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore held the top rank globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked between 75th and 80th during different 2025-26 editions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Firepower Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Firepower Index evaluates military strength using manpower, equipment, logistics and defence capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Global Firepower.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 4th globally in conventional military strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States remained the strongest military power globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Air Quality Life Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Air Quality Life Index studies the impact of PM2.5 pollution on human life expectancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 2nd globally in pollution related life expectancy impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi recorded PM2.5 concentration of 84.3 micrograms per cubic metre.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Hunger Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Hunger Index measures hunger using undernourishment, child wasting, stunting and mortality indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 102nd among 127 countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The report highlighted persistent malnutrition and child nutrition concerns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>World Competitiveness Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Competitiveness Index measures economic performance, infrastructure, governance and business efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 41st globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switzerland secured the top position in competitiveness rankings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>World Press Freedom Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The World Press Freedom Index assesses media freedom and working conditions for journalists across countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 151st among 180 countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Norway retained the top position in press freedom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Soft Power Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Soft Power Index evaluates international influence through culture, diplomacy, business and global perception.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Brand Finance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 30th globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The index measures a nation\u2019s global image and influence.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Rule of Law Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rule of Law Index studies governance quality, legal systems, accountability and justice delivery mechanisms.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the World Justice Project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 86th globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The index measures constraints on government powers and civil justice systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Energy Transition Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Energy Transition Index evaluates countries on sustainable, secure and affordable energy transition readiness.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the World Economic Forum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 71st among 118 countries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweden secured the top position globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>SDG Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SDG Index measures progress made by countries toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finland topped the SDG rankings globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 99th in the index.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global AI Vibrancy Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global AI Vibrancy Index evaluates countries based on artificial intelligence research, talent, investment and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Stanford HAI.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 3rd globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States secured the top position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Asia Power Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Asia Power Index studies military, diplomatic, economic and cultural influence of countries in Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the Lowy Institute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 3rd in Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States held the top position in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Network Readiness Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Network Readiness Index measures digital technology adoption, governance and digital transformation capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the Portulans Institute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 45th with a score of 54.43.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States topped the index.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Business Investment Confidence Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The index measures investor confidence and future business investment attractiveness across countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Dun &amp; Bradstreet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 1st globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranking reflected strong investor confidence in the Indian economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Unicorn Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Unicorn Index tracks countries with high value startup companies and innovation ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Hurun Research Institute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 3rd globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States remained the leading country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fiscal Health Index evaluates fiscal sustainability, revenue mobilisation, expenditure quality and debt management of Indian states.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/niti-aayog\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>NITI Aayog<\/strong><\/a> for FY 2023-24.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha emerged as the top performing state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were classified as Front Runner states.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Financial Inclusion Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Financial Inclusion Index measures access, usage and quality of banking and financial services across India.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the Reserve Bank of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s FI Index improved from 64.2 in 2024 to 67 in March 2025.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usage carries the highest weightage of 45% in the index.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Panchayat Advancement Index assesses localisation of Sustainable Development Goals across Gram Panchayats in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripura recorded the highest share of Front Runner Panchayats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panchayats are classified as Achiever, Front Runner, Performer, Aspirant and Beginner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Panchayat Devolution Index (PDI)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Panchayat Devolution Index measures decentralisation and empowerment of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/panchayati-raj-institutions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Panchayati Raj Institutions<\/a><\/strong> across states.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj based on IIPA study.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu ranked highest in devolution performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh and Bihar showed major improvement over the last decade.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Export Preparedness Index 2024<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Export Preparedness Index evaluates export ecosystem, infrastructure, logistics and trade readiness of states.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by NITI Aayog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra topped among large states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand emerged as the best performing small state.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>ICJS 2.0 National Rankings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ICJS rankings assess integration and efficiency of India\u2019s criminal justice system using digital governance indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the National Crime Records Bureau.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand secured the top position among states.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rankings focus on police, courts, prisons and prosecution systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>State Mining Readiness Index<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The State Mining Readiness Index evaluates mining governance, policy reforms and investment environment across states.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the Ministry of Mines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh secured the top position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The index promotes sustainable and transparent mining practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>State Energy Efficiency Index<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The State Energy Efficiency Index measures energy saving initiatives and efficiency performance across Indian states.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by the Ministry of Power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Tripura emerged as leading performers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The index encourages energy conservation and sustainable development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>North Eastern Region SDG Index<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The North Eastern Region SDG Index tracks Sustainable Development Goal progress across northeastern districts and states.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Released by NITI Aayog.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hnahthial district in Mizoram secured the top position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The index focuses on regional development and SDG implementation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Swachh Survekshan 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swachh Survekshan evaluates cleanliness, waste management, sanitation and urban hygiene performance of Indian cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahmedabad emerged as the cleanest city.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madurai was identified as the dirtiest city in the survey.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Brand Finance India 100<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Brand Finance India 100 ranks India\u2019s strongest and most valuable corporate brands across sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Brand Finance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tata Group secured the top position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adani Group emerged among the leading Indian brands.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Hurun India Rich List 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hurun India Rich List tracks India\u2019s wealthiest individuals and major business fortunes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Hurun India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mukesh Ambani secured the top position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list reflects wealth trends in India\u2019s corporate sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Forbes India Rich List 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Forbes India Rich List measures wealth and net worth of leading Indian billionaires.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Forbes India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mukesh Ambani remained India\u2019s richest person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranking tracks changes in India\u2019s business economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Financial Centres Index 38<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Financial Centres Index evaluates financial competitiveness, infrastructure and business environment of global cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Z\/Yen Group and China Development Institute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GIFT City ranked 43rd globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York retained the top global position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global PMI Rankings 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global PMI Rankings measure manufacturing and services sector business activity across economies.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by JP Morgan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India ranked 1st globally in PMI performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rankings reflected strong industrial and service sector growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>World\u2019s Busiest Airports Ranking 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranking measures passenger traffic handled by major international airports worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Airports Council International and Official Airline Guide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi\u2019s IGI Airport ranked among the top 10 busiest airports globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The airport secured 8th and 9th positions in different global assessments.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Aviation Market Ranking 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aviation market ranking studies passenger traffic and size of national aviation sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India became the world\u2019s 5th largest aviation market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States remained the largest aviation market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Top 100 Most Profitable Companies 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranking evaluates the world\u2019s most profitable listed companies based on earnings and market performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Bloomberg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Bank of India ranked 98th globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alphabet emerged as the world\u2019s most profitable company.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>The World\u2019s 100 Largest Banks by Assets 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranking measures banks based on total assets and financial strength worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBI ranked 43rd while HDFC ranked 73rd globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial and Commercial Bank of China topped the list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>World\u2019s Best Hospitals Ranking 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranking evaluates hospitals using medical performance, research quality and healthcare reputation indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Newsweek and Statista.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gurugram hospital ranked 146th globally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PGIMER Chandigarh secured 228th position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Liveability Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Global Liveability Index measures quality of life, infrastructure, healthcare and stability in major cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Economist Intelligence Unit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi ranked 120th while Mumbai ranked 121st.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copenhagen emerged as the world\u2019s most liveable city.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Time Out City Life Index 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The City Life Index measures happiness, lifestyle, entertainment and urban experience in global cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Time Out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai was recognised as Asia\u2019s happiest city.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abu Dhabi secured the top global position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>QS Best Student Cities 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The QS Best Student Cities ranking measures affordability, academic environment and student experience in cities worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi ranked 1st globally in affordability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ranking focused on student friendly urban infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Global Language Rankings 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rankings measure the global spread and influence of languages based on speakers and usage.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Published by Ethnologue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India had five languages among the world\u2019s top 20 languages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English remained the most widely used global 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