Published on: May 16, 2025
REVISION FOR PRELIMS 2025 – Important Indexes and India’s Rankings (2024-2025)
REVISION FOR PRELIMS 2025 – Important Indexes and India’s Rankings (2024-2025)
Index |
Published by |
India’s Rank |
Key Aspects / Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
Climate Change Performance Index 2025 |
Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, Climate Action Network |
10th |
Tracks global GHG emissions, renewable energy, energy use, and climate policies across 63 countries + EU. India performs well but needs further climate policy action. |
QS World Future Skills Index 2025 |
QS |
25th |
Assesses skills fit, academic readiness, economic transformation, and future work preparedness. India shows moderate progress in future skills development. |
Henley Passport Index 2025 |
IATA |
85th |
Ranks countries based on visa-free destinations; India has limited visa-free access, indicating scope for diplomatic expansion. |
Global Firepower Index 2025 |
Global Firepower |
4th |
Measures military power; India ranks high due to its large conventional military capabilities, excluding nuclear weapons. |
Air Quality Life Index 2024 |
University of Chicago (EPIC) |
Not applicable |
Highlights pollution levels; Delhi’s PM2.5 in 2022 averaged 84.3 µg/m³, the highest among Indian cities. Demonstrates air pollution’s impact on life expectancy. |
Global Terrorism Index 2024 |
Institute for Economics and Peace |
14th |
Assesses terrorism impact; India ranks 14th, indicating significant security challenges. |
Global Innovation Index 2024 |
WIPO |
39th/133 |
Measures innovation capacity; India’s position reflects ongoing growth but room for improvement. |
Global Hunger Index 2024 |
Concern Worldwide & Welt Hunger Hilfe |
105th/127 |
Indicates hunger and undernutrition; India faces critical challenges, ranking high in hunger prevalence. |
| World Competitiveness Index 2024 | IMD | 39th | Evaluates economic competitiveness; India’s rank suggests progress towards improving global economic stance. |
| Global Peace Index 2024 | IEP | 116th/163 | Measures peace levels; India’s ranking reflects ongoing internal and external security issues. |
| World Press Freedom Index 2024 | RSF | 162nd | Highlights media freedom deficits; India faces significant restrictions on press and journalism. |
| World Air Quality Report 2024 | IQAir | 3rd | Delhi ranks as the most polluted capital globally; air quality remains a major concern. |
| International Intellectual Property Index 2024 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce | 42nd/55 | Reflects IP environment; India is improving but still has scope for more robust IP protections. |
| Global Soft Power Index 2024 | Brand Finance | 29th | Assesses country’s influence; India’s soft power is steadily rising with cultural and diplomatic initiatives. |
| Human Development Index 2023-24 | UNDP | 134th/193 | Measures health, education, and standard of living; India’s HDI indicates moderate human development with significant potential for growth. |
| Gender Inequality Index 2022 | UNDP | 108th/193 | Reflects gender disparities; India’s ranking shows persistent inequalities across health, empowerment, and labor sectors. |
| Future Possibilities Index 2024 | Newsweek Vantage & Horizon Group | 35th | Evaluates future growth potential; India’s position indicates promising future development prospects. |
| World Happiness Report 2024 | SDSN | 126th | Based on happiness and socio-economic factors; India’s ranking signifies substantial room for improving overall well-being. |
| Corruption Perceptions Index 2023 | Transparency International | 93rd/180 | Indicates perceived corruption levels; India faces challenges but has shown progress in governance. |
| Rule of Law Index 2024 | World Justice Project | 79th | Assesses legal framework and justice; India’s rank suggests reforms are needed for stronger rule of law. |
| Global Liveability Index 2024 | Economist Intelligence Unit | 141st (Delhi & Mumbai) | Vienna ranks 1st; India’s major cities face challenges related to infrastructure, safety, and living standards. |
| Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024 | UNDP & OPHI | Data on top poverty-stricken countries; India has 234 million in severe poverty, highlighting ongoing socio-economic challenges. | |
| Energy Transition Index 2024 | WEF | 63rd/120 | Measures energy system performance and readiness; India’s rank indicates progress but needs further energy sustainability efforts. |
| World Economic Outlook 2024 | IMF | N/A | India’s projected growth: 6.5% (2024-25); global growth: 3.3%; reflects optimistic economic outlook. |
| Global Remittances Inflow 2024 | World Bank | USD 129 billion (14.3% global) | India is the top remittance recipient, indicating a strong diaspora network. |
| SIPRI Arms Import Data 2019-23 | Oxford | Top arms importer globally | India’s significant arms imports reflect defense modernization efforts. |
| Logistics Performance Index 2023 | World Bank | 38th | Indicates improving trade logistics; critical for boosting trade competitiveness. |
