Global Indices and India’s Rank

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India appears in a long list of international rankings for 2025‑2026. In the Global Innovation Index 2025 the country is placed 30th, while Switzerland leads the list. The Henley Passport Index (February 2025) gives India the 75th position, with Singapore at the top.

In the Global Artificial Intelligence City Index 2025, Bengaluru is the highest‑ranked Indian city, but Singapore is the global leader. The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 ranks India 91st, Denmark being first. On the Global Hunger Index 2025, India stands at 102nd.

The World Happiness Report 2025 (147 countries) puts India at 118th, Finland first and Afghanistan last. The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 places India 131st. In the Global Firepower Index 2026 (145 countries) India’s military strength is fourth, behind the United States and Russia.

India ranks 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025 (published by Germanwatch) and third in the Asia Power Index 2025 (LOI Institute). The Human Development Index 2025 (193 countries) lists India at 130th, with Iceland first and South Sudan last.

The Index of Economic Freedom 2025 gives India the 120th spot, Singapore first. In the World Press Freedom Index 2025, India is 151st, Norway leads. The Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2025 ranks India third, the United States first.

On security, the Global Terrorism Index 2025 puts India at 14th, Pakistan second. The IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 lists India 41st, Switzerland first. The Global Peace Index 2025 places India 115th.

India is sixth in the Climate Risk Index 2025 (Germanwatch) and 16th in the Responsible Nations Index 2026 (154 countries), Singapore first. In trade, the Sustainable Trade Index 2025 ranks India 23rd, the United Kingdom first.

The Free Speech Index 2025 gives India 24th place. The Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025 puts India at 99th, Finland first. The Energy Transition Index 2025 ranks India 71st, Sweden first (World Economic Forum).

India is sixth for patent filings in the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024. In the Women Peace and Security Index 2025, Denmark is first, Afghanistan last. The IMD World Talent Ranking 2025 lists India 63rd, Switzerland first.

The Artificial Intelligence Vibrancy Index 2025 ranks India third. The Rule of Law Index 2025 places India 86th. The Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 gives India 39th, the United States first.

In connectivity, the Network Readiness Index 2025 ranks India 45th. The Global Aging Index 2025 puts India at 123rd, Switzerland first. India is fourth in Global Bofuel Consumption. The Global Soft Power Index 2026 lists India 32nd.

Finally, the Global Digital Nomad Report 2025 ranks India 30th, Spain first, and the Global Digital Nomad Report 2025 repeats the same ranking.

India’s Economic and Development Rankings

According to the IMF, India has become the fourth‑largest economy in the world. The same year’s Global Hunger Index keeps India at 102nd, while the Human Development Index 2025 shows a 130th position among 193 nations.

The Index of Economic Freedom 2025 places India 120th, and the Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025 ranks it 99th. In security terms, the Global Terrorism Index 2025 ranks India 14th, and the Global Peace Index 2025 puts the country at 115th.

India’s environmental performance is highlighted by a 10th place in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025 and a sixth place in the Climate Risk Index 2025. Trade‑related performance is reflected in a 23rd rank in the Sustainable Trade Index 2025.

The Energy Transition Index 2025 gives India 71st place, while the Rule of Law Index 2025 lists it 86th. Tourism development is measured at 39th in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024, and digital readiness at 45th in the Network Readiness Index 2025.

India’s demographic challenges appear in the Global Aging Index 2025 (123rd) and the Global Bofuel Consumption ranking (fourth).

Social indicators include a 69 % decline in child marriages for girls and 72 % for boys in Assam, the highest decline among Indian states. Maharashtra recorded the largest number of farmer suicides in 2023 (NCB report). Uttar Pradesh had the most road‑accident deaths. A Lancet study notes a 30 % decline in India’s suicide death rate from 1992 to 2021. Jarand recorded the lowest sex ratio at birth in 2023 (Vital Statistics Report).

Indian Cities and States Performance

In the Global AI City Index 2025, Bengaluru is the top Indian city. The Swachh Survekshan 2025 names Madurai the dirtiest city, while Indore (Super Swachh category) and Ahmedabad (Million‑Plus category) are the cleanest.

The NCB report 2023 declares Kolkata the safest city. Gujarat is the top exporting state for FY 2024‑25. The Fiscal Health Index 2025 (Niti Aayog) places Odisha at the top.

IC Bangalore is the leading Indian institute overall, while IIT Delhi tops the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. LIC Life Insurance is the third‑strongest insurance brand globally.

Puducherry achieved a zero maternal‑mortality status. The Local Governance Performance Index 2025 ranks Karnataka first. In popularity, Tokyo is the world’s most popular city, with Delhi second.

The National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries Management Index (2022‑2025) shows Kerala leading. The QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2026 places Mumbai at the top among Indian cities.

The Taj Mahal remains the most visited monument (2024). Chennai pioneered the City Biodiversity Index in Tamil Nadu. The IQA World Air Quality Report 2024 lists Bayioniad as the most polluted city globally, while New Delhi is the most polluted capital; India ranks fifth among the most polluted countries.

The Performance Grade Index crowns Chandigarh. In the Northeastern District STG Index 2023‑24, Hnahthial (Mizoram) leads. The Ganga River Dolphin Survey records the highest dolphin count in Uttar Pradesh.

The State Energy Efficiency Index 2024 ranks Maharashtra first, and the Export Preparedness Index 2024 (Large States) also places Maharashtra at the top.

Global Rankings of Other Entities

India is the world’s largest milk producer. The Brand Finance Global Report 2026 names Apple the most valuable brand worldwide.

The World’s 10 Most Popular Cities 2025 are led by Tokyo. Shanghai is identified as the billionaire capital of Asia (Hurun Global Rich List 2025).

The IQA World Air Quality Report 2024 cites Bayioniad as the most polluted city on the planet. Ukraine is the largest arms importer (2020‑24), with India ranking second.

Time’s 100 Next list 2025 highlights a cricketer among the world’s most influential rising stars (name not provided).

In the Women Peace and Security Index 2025, Denmark ranks first and Afghanistan last.

Takeaways

India ranks 30th in the Global Innovation Index 2025 but falls to 151st in the World Press Freedom Index, showing a mixed performance across innovation and media freedom.
The country is the fourth‑largest economy globally while still placing 130th in the Human Development Index, highlighting a gap between economic size and human development outcomes.
Bengaluru leads Indian cities in the AI City Index, whereas Madurai is named the dirtiest city in the Swachh Survekshan 2025, illustrating stark intra‑national disparities.
India holds a strong military ranking (4th in Global Firepower) yet ranks 115th in the Global Peace Index, reflecting a complex security profile.
Social indicators show progress, such as a 69% decline in child marriages in Assam, while challenges remain, like high farmer suicides in Maharashtra and road deaths in Uttar Pradesh.

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What is the rank of India in the global
innovation index 2025?
Correct option is B 30th. Switzerland
ranks first in this index.
What is the rank of India in the Henley
passport index released in February?
Correct option is D 75th. Singapore
ranks first in this index.
Which Indian city secured the top rank
in the global artificial intelligence
city index 1225?
Right option is C. Bangaluru. Singapore
tops globally in this index.
What is the rank of India in the
corruption perceptions index 2025?
Correct option is A 91st. Denmark ranks
first in this index.
What is the rank of India in the 2025
global hunger index?
Correct option is C 102nd.
According to recent IMF report, which
country has become the fourth largest
economy of the world? Correct option is
D. India.
What is the rank of India in the World
Happiness Report 2025 among 147
countries?
Correct option is B 118th.
Finland ranks first and Afghanistan
ranks last in this index.
Which Indian insurance company ranked as
the third strongest insurance brand
globally?
Right option is D LIC life insurance.
What is the rank of India in the global
gender gap report 2025?
Right option is C
131.
According to the global firepower index
2026, what is the global rank of India's
military strength among 145 countries?
Correct option is C. Fourth, USA ranks
first and Russia ranks second in this
index
recently. Which Indian institution has
been ranked as the top Indian institute?
Correct option is D. IC Bangalore.
What is the rank of India in the climate
change performance index 2025?
Ride option is a 10th. This index is
published by German watch.
What is the rank of India in the Asia
power index 2025?
Correct option is C. Third, this index
is published by LOI institute.
According to the just rights for
children report which state recorded the
highest decline in child marriages among
girls
correct option is D. Assam child
marriage in India has dropped by 69% for
girls and 72% for boys.
What is the rank of India in the human
development index 2025 among 193
countries?
Correct option is A 130. Iceland ranks
first. South Sudan ranks last.
Which city has become India's dirtiest
city in the swatch survection 2025?
Right option is B. Maduray.
What is the rank of India in the 2025
index of economic freedom?
Correct option is A 120th. Singapore
ranks first and this index is published
by Heritage Foundation.
Which institution ranked first in India
in the QS Asia University rankings 2026?
Correct option is A. IIT Delhi.
University of Hong Kong ranks first in
Asia.
What is India's rank in the world press
freedom index 2025?
Correct option is B 151. Norway ranks
first in this index and published by
reporters without borders.
What is the rank of India in the Hurun
Global Unicorn Index 2025?
Correct option is C. Third, USA tops in
this index.
According to recent NCB report, which
city was India's safest city for the
year 2023?
Right option is D. Kolkata.
What is the position of India in the
global terrorism index 2025?
Right option is D 14th. Pakistan ranks
second this index.
What is India's rank in the IMD world
competitiveness ranking 2025?
Correct option is C 41st. Switzerland
ranks first in this index
according to the FU's global forest
resources assessment 2025. What is
India's global rank in total forest
area?
Correct option is D 9th.
What is the rank of India in the global
peace index 2025?
Right option is B 115th.
According to the brand finance India
2025 report, which is the most valuable
brand in India?
Right option is C. Tata Group. What is
the rank of India in the climate risk
index 2025 released by German watch?
Correct option is C. Sixth.
What is the rank of India in the
responsible nations index 2026 among the
154 countries?
Correct option is A 16th. Singapore
ranks first in this index.
Which state is the top exporting state
in India for the financial year 2024
to25?
Correct option is C. Gujarat.
What is the rank of India in the
sustainable trade index 2025?
Correct option is B 23rd. United Kingdom
ranks first in this index.
Who has topped the fiscal health index
2025 released by Niti Aayog?
Correct option is D. Odisha.
According to the brand finance global
report 2026, which is the most valuable
brand in the world?
Right option is A Apple.
What is the rank of India in the free
speech index 2025?
Right option is C 24th.
According to the basic animal husbandry
statistics 2025, which country is the
world's largest milk producer?
Correct option is C. India. India is the
second largest egg producer and fourth
largest meat producer.
What is India's rank in the sustainable
development goals index 2025?
Correct option is D 99th. Finland ranks
first in this index.
What is India's global rank in vehicle
manufacturing as per Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways?
Right option is C third.
What is India's rank in the energy
transition index 2025?
Right option is A 71st. Sweden ranks
first and this index is published by
World Economic Forum.
According to the World Intellectual
Property Indicators 2024 report, what is
India's global ranking for patent
filings?
Correct option is B, sixth.
Which country ranks first in the women
peace and security index 25?
Correct option is C. Denmark.
Afghanistan ranks last in this index.
What is the rank of India in the IMD
World Talent Ranking 2025?
Correct option is A 63rd. Switzerland
ranks first in this index.
Which union territory has become the
first in India to achieve zero maternal
mortality?
Correct option is D. Purerryi.
What is the rank of India in the
artificial intelligence vibrancy index
2025?
Right option is C. Third,
who has topped in the local governance
performance index 2025?
Correct option is D, Karnatak.
Which city topped the list of the
world's 10 most popular cities in 2025?
Correct option is C. Tokyo. Delhi ranks
second in this index.
What is the rank of India in the rule of
law index 2025?
Right option is A86th
according to the WTTC 2025 economic
impact trends report. What is India's
rank in the global tourism economy?
Correct option is C 8th.
What is India's rank in the Asia
manufacturing index 2026?
Correct option is A sixth.
As per the Hurun Global Rich List 2025,
which city has become the billionaire
capital of Asia?
Right option is B, Shanghai.
What is India's rank in the travel and
tourism development index 2024?
Right option is D 39th. USA ranks first
in this index.
Which state has stopped in the
management effectiveness evaluation
index of national parks and in wildlife
sanctuaries for 2022 2025.
Correct option is B. Kerala.
What is India's rank in the network
readiness index 2025?
Correct option is B. 45th.
According to the Q's best student cities
ranking 2026, which Indian city holds
the top overall position globally?
Right option is A. Mumbai. Se tops
globally.
What is the rank of India in the global
aging index 2025?
Correct option is A
123rd. Switzerland ranks first in this
index.
As per the statistical review of world
energy 2025 report, what is India's rank
in global bofuel consumption?
Correct option is C. Fourth,
what is the global rank of the Indian
Air Force in the 2025 WDMA rankings?
Correct option is C. Third,
according to the NCB report, which state
reported the highest number of farmer
suicides in 2023?
Right option is A. Maharashtra.
What is the rank of India in global soft
power index 2026?
Correct option is D. 32nd.
Which monument in India was the most
visited for both domestic and foreign
tourists in the year 2024?
Correct option is C. Taj Mahel.
What is the rank of India in 2025 global
digital nomad report?
Correct option is C. 30th. Spain ranks
first in this index.
Which Indian state recorded the highest
number of people killed in road
accidents?
Correct option is D. Uttar Pradesh.
Which city became the first in Tamil
Nadu to adopt the city biodiversity
index on 25th August?
Correct option is B. Chennai.
According to the IQA World Air Quality
Report 2024, which city was ranked as
the most polluted city in the world?
Right option is D. Bayioniad. New Delhi
is the most polluted capital and India
ranks fifth most polluted country.
Which union territory or state secured
the top rank in the performance grade
index?
Right option is C. Chundikar.
Who is the only cricketer named in the
2025 time 100 next list of the world's
most influential rising stars?
Correct option is B. Yes.
According to CRI report, which country
became the largest arms importer in the
world during 2020 to 24?
Correct option is a Ukraine. India ranks
second in this index.
Which district topped in the
northeastern region district STG index
2023 to 24?
Correct option is B. Hanatial district,
Mizoram.
Which state has recorded the highest
number of dolphins in the Ganga River
dolphin survey conducted for the first
time in India?
Right option is D. Uttar Pradesh.
Which state secured the first rank in
the state energy efficiency index 2024?
Correct option is C. Maharashtra.
According to the recent Lancet study,
what was the percentage decline in
India's suicide death rate from 1992 to
2021?
Correct option is D, 30%.
As per the vital statistics report 2023,
which state recorded the lowest sex
ratio at birth in 2023?
Right option is A. Jarand.
Which state topped the export
preparedness index 2024 among large
states?
Correct option is B. Maharashtra.
Which city was declared the cleanest
city in the super swatch category?
Right option is B. Indor.
Which city was declared the cleanest
city in the million plus category?
Correct option is A. Amedabad.