{"id":2900,"date":"2026-04-08T10:10:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T04:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=2900"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T06:15:18","slug":"india-ranking-in-different-indexes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/india-ranking-in-different-indexes\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Ranking in Different Indexes 2025, Latest Global Rank"},"content":{"rendered":"

A country\u2019s growth and development are reflected in the different indexes published by domestic and international organisations. India is a rapidly developing country and its position in numerous global indexes serves as a barometer for its success and development in various domains. <\/span>India has shown remarkable progress in <\/span>human development<\/b> over the years, however, it has a long way to go in fulfilling the needs of its people and achieving its true potential. Many indexes and reports highlight India\u2019s lack on the <\/span>governance <\/b>front such as HDI, gender equality, healthcare, and corruption.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

In this article, we will examine various<\/span> indexes and reports published by International organisations<\/span> evaluating diverse parameters that provide insights about India's overall progress and performance on multiple fronts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Also Read: <\/strong>UPSC Prelims Result 2025<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n

Important Indexes with India\u2019s Rank<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

These below-mentioned indexes provide an overview of India's progress and need for improvement in the economic, social, and environmental sectors, etc.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Index<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Published by<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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India\u2019s Rank<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Specifications<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Climate Change Performance Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network International<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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10th\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Tracks the progress of the world\u2019s largest emitters in terms of:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  • Global Greenhouse Gas (GHGs) Emissions<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Renewable Energy<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Energy Use<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  • Climate Policy<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n

    - It covers 63 countries and the European Union.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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QS World Future Skills Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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25th\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The index uses four indicators to measure a country\u2019s preparedness: Skills Fit, Academic Readiness, Economic Transformation, and Future of Work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Henley Passport Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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International Air Transport Authority (IATA)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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85th\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The index ranks countries based on the number of destinations that allow <\/span>visa-free entry<\/b> to their passport.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Firepower Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Global Firepower<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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4th\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It <\/span>compares 145 countries' military power based on their war-making capabilities across land, sea, and air. It doesn't include a country's nuclear weapon capability but only includes conventional military capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Air Quality Life Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- Not applicable (Report focuses on air pollution reduction trends in different regions).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

- Delhi is the most polluted city in India, with an average PM2.5 level of 84.3 \u00b5g\/m\u00b3 in 2022<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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-\u00a0 Pollution index that tracks the impact of PM2.5 air pollution on life expectancy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

- It combines the relationship between long-term human exposure to air pollution and life expectancy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

- The index illustrates how air pollution policies can increase life expectancy when they meet the WHO\u2019s guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Terrorism Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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14th\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The report ranks 163 countries on the <\/span>impact of terrorism, <\/b>using data from <\/span>Terrorism Tracker <\/b>and other sources.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

- It is based on four indicators (number of incidents, fatalities, injuries, and hostages in a year) weighted over five years.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Innovation Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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World Intellectual Property Organization <\/b>(WIPO)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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38th\/139 economies<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The GII is a credible instrument for governments to measure <\/span>innovation-driven social and economic transformation<\/b> in their countries.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Hunger Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Concern Worldwide and Welt Hunger Hilfe<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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102nd\/123<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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-.Four Component Indicators: Undernourishment, Child Stunting, Child Wasting, and Child Mortality.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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World Competitiveness Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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International Institute for Management Development (IMD).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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41st\/69<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It ranks countries based on how they manage their competencies to generate <\/span>long-term value creation<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Peace Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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115th<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It measures the state of peace across <\/span>three domains<\/b>: Societal safety and security; Ongoing domestic and international conflict; and Militarization.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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World Press Freedom Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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151th\/180<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It compares the <\/span>level of freedom<\/b> enjoyed by journalists and media among countries.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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World Air Quality Report 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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IQAir<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- 3rd Rank<\/span><\/p>\r\n

- <\/span>New Delhi <\/b>is ranked as the most polluted capital city in the world.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The Air Quality Index is based on the measurement of <\/span>particulate matter<\/b> (PM2.5 and PM10), Ozone, Nitrogen Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxide, and Carbon Monoxide emissions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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International Intellectual Property Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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38th<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It provides a blueprint for economies aiming to enhance the environment for innovation and creativity by implementing more robust <\/span>intellectual property<\/span><\/a> standards.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Soft Power Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Brand Finance<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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30th<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The Index is an assessment of <\/span>national brand perceptions<\/b>, giving an in-depth analysis of the changing state of soft power as countries navigate important global developments and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Human Development Index<\/span><\/a> (2023-2024)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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130th out of 193 countries<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It assesses a country's average performance in three <\/span>fundamental areas of human development<\/b>: health, knowledge, and standard of life.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Gender Inequality Index 2022<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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UNDP<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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108th out of 193 countries<\/span><\/p>\r\n

(122 rank in 2021)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It measures gender disparity across <\/span>three dimensions:<\/b> reproductive health, empowerment, and the labour market.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Future Possibilities Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Newsweek Vantage and Horizon Group<\/span><\/p>\r\n
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\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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35th\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It is a global study of future trends that would enable governments, investors, and other stakeholders in the private sector to lead global transformations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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World Happiness Report 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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UN<\/span><\/a> Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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118th\/147<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It is based on <\/span>global survey <\/b>data from people based on people's assessments of their happiness, along with economic and social data.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Corruption Perceptions Index 20234<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Transparency International<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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96th rank out of 180 countries\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It ranks countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Rule of Law Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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World Justice Project<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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86th rank<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- This <\/span>index is the world\u2019s leading source of original, independent rule of law data.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Liveability Index 2024<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Economist Intelligence Unit<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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New Delhi <\/b>and <\/span>Mumbai:<\/b> 141st<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vienna:<\/b> 1st ranked city<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It quantifies the challenges presented to an individual\u2019s lifestyle and standard of living in 173 cities worldwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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The five countries with the most people in poverty are India (234 million), Pakistan (93 million), Ethiopia (86 million), Nigeria (74 million), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (66 million).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The global MPI is a vital international resource for measuring severe multidimensional poverty in over 100 developing nations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

- The report found that 1.1 billion people in 112 countries live in acute poverty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  • This is about 18% of the population in these countries.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Energy Transition Index 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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World Economic Forum\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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71st out of 118 countries\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The Index compares 120 nations' present energy system performance and the readiness of their enabling environment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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World Economic Outlook 2025<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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International Monetary Fund<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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India ranks as the 4th largest economy by nominal GDP<\/p>\r\n

- Global growth is projected at 3.3% both in 2025 and 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It covers <\/span>IMF estimates<\/b> and forecasts for global output growth, inflation, real GDP growth, consumer prices, current account balances, and unemployment.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Global Remittances Inflow Report 2024<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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World Bank<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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India's top remittance flows at USD 129 billion in 2024. (14.3% of global remittances)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- The World Bank provides annual estimates of <\/span>remittance flows <\/b>globally (and bilaterally), based on national <\/span>balance of payment statistics<\/b> produced by central Banks and compiled by the IMF.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (<\/b>SIPRI) Report\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Oxford University Press\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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India was the world\u2019s top arms importer in 2019-23\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It calculates the volume of transfers to, from, and between all parties using the TIV and the number of weapon systems or subsystems delivered in a given year.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Logistics Performance Index 2023<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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World Bank<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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38th<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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- It helps countries identify trade logistics challenges and opportunities, and improve their performance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n

India\u2019s Ranking in Different Indexes UPSC PYQs<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Q1:<\/b> The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the<\/span> (UPSC Prelims 2019)<\/b><\/p>\r\n

(a) International Monetary Fund<\/span><\/p>\r\n

(b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development<\/span><\/p>\r\n

(c) World Economic Forum<\/span><\/p>\r\n

(d) World Bank<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ans: (c)<\/b><\/p>\r\n

Q2: <\/b>\"Rule of Law Index\" is released by which of the following? <\/span>(UPSC Prelims 2018)<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Amnesty International\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  2. International Court of Justice<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  3. The office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
  4. World Justice Project<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Ans: (d)<\/b><\/p>\r\n

    Q3: <\/b>In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of the Air Quality Index? <\/span>(UPSC Prelims 2016)<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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    1. Carbon dioxide<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
    2. Carbon monoxide<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
    3. Nitrogen dioxide<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
    4. Sulphur dioxide<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t
    5. Methane<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      (a) 1, 2 and 3 only <\/span>
      \r\n<\/span>(b) 2, 3 and 4 only <\/span>
      \r\n<\/span>(c) 1, 4 and 5 only<\/span>
      \r\n<\/span>(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5<\/span><\/p>\r\n

      Ans: (b)<\/b><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      India’s rankings across various global indexes in 2025 reflect its progress and challenges in areas like climate, innovation, economy, healthcare, and governance. Key rankings include its position in the Climate Change Performance, Global Innovation, and Human Development indexes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":9960,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,38],"tags":[1060,40],"class_list":{"0":"post-2900","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-upsc-governance-notes","8":"category-upsc-notes","9":"tag-indias-ranking-in-different-indexes-2025","10":"tag-quest"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2900"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2900\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22305,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2900\/revisions\/22305"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}