World Rankings & Indexes 2025-26 for Competitive Exams

Global Indices & Reports 2025-26: India's Position at a Glance

This concise yet comprehensive guide is a must-have for aspirants preparing for UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, and other competitive exams. It provides the latest data on major global indices and reports, including India's rank, top-performing countries, and key publishers. Essential for both preliminary and main examinations.

Key Features:

• Updated Data 2025-26: Includes the latest Global Innovation Index, World Happiness Report, Energy Transition Index, and more.

• Compact & Structured: Easy-to-remember tables and bullet points for quick revision.

• Coverage of All Major Indices: Human Development Index, Global Hunger Index, SDG Index, Gender Gap Report, and Peace Index.

• Publishers & Partners: Know the issuing organizations (WIPO, WEF, UNDP, etc.) – a frequent exam question.

• India-Specific Context: Highlights India's standing, including leadership among lower-middle-income countries in innovation.

Detailed Index Snapshot (Included in the product):

• Global Innovation Index 2025: Publisher: WIPO | India Rank: 38/139 | Top: Switzerland | India 1st among lower-middle-income.

• World Happiness Report 2026: Publisher: Wellbeing Research Centre, Oxford | India: 116/147 | Top: Finland | Measures life evaluation and well-being.

• Energy Transition Index 2026: Publisher: World Economic Forum | India: 70/120 | Top: Sweden | Tracks energy system performance & readiness.

• Global Peace Index 2026: Publisher: Institute for Economics & Peace | India: 127/163 | Top: Iceland.

• Global Gender Gap Report 2025: Publisher: WEF | India: 131/148 | Top: Iceland | Assesses economic, education, health, political parity.

• Human Development Report: Publisher: UNDP | India: 130/193 | HDI: 0.685 | Based on health, education, standard of living.

• Global Hunger Index: Publisher: Concern Worldwide & Welthungerhilfe | India: 102/123 | Score: 25.8 (Serious) | Indicators: undernourishment, stunting, mortality.

• SDG Index 2026: Publisher: UN SDSN | India: 99 | Top: Finland | Tracks progress across 17 SDGs.

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