IEP’ Global Peace Index 2024: India stands at 116th Rank out of 163 countries

Current Context: In the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024, India has climbed 10 positions from the previous year and is now ranked 116th out of 163 countries.

• This index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) on 17th June 2024, and assesses the level of peacefulness in countries worldwide.
• Iceland continues to top the list, maintaining its position since 2008, followed by Ireland, Austria, New Zealand, and Singapore.
• The GPI ranks countries based on various indicators of peace, including levels of safety and security in society, the extent of domestic or international conflict, and the degree of militarization.
• India’s improvement in the rankings suggests progress in these areas.

Question:

1 As of the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024, what is India's rank?

• A) 126th
• B) 100th
• C) 116th
• D) 150th

Answer: C) In the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2024, India has climbed 10 positions from the previous year and is now ranked 116th out of 163 countries.