India overtakes Japan as Asia’s third most powerful nation

Current Context: The 2024 Asia Power Index was released by the Lowy Institute on September 24, 2024.

• This index evaluates the power distribution across 27 countries in the Asia-Pacific region using 131 indicators across eight thematic measures, including military capability, economic capability, diplomatic influence, and cultural influence.
• Here are the top five countries in the 2024 rankings:
• United States - 81.7 points
• China - 72.7 points
• India - 39.1 points
• Japan - 38.9 points
• Australia - 31.9 points
• India’s rise to the third position is attributed to its economic growth, youthful population, and increasing geopolitical influence.

Question:

1 What position did India secure in the 2024 Asia Power Index?

• A) First
• B) Second
• C) Third
• D) Fourth

Answer: C) India secured the third position in the 2024 Asia Power Index due to factors such as its economic growth, youthful population, and increasing geopolitical influence.