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- Developed by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) in collaboration with JNU and IIM-Mumbai, the index ranks 154 countries on how responsibly they use their power.
- It evaluates nations across three key pillars — Internal Responsibility, Environmental Responsibility, and External Responsibility — using data from global institutions like the World Bank and UN agencies.
- Singapore secured the top position, followed by Switzerland and Denmark, while the Central African Republic ranked last.
- India achieved 16th place, ahead of major powers such as the United States (66th), China (68th), and Pakistan (90th).
- This index highlights responsible governance, sustainability, and ethical global conduct as new measures of national strength.
Question:
Q.1 India’s rank in the Responsible Nations Index 2026 was:a) 10th
b) 16th
c) 25th
d) 40th
Answer: b) India achieved 16th rank, a strong performance compared to many major powers.
