WEF’s Energy Transition Index 2026

Current Context: On June 18, 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) with Accenture released the Energy Transition Index (ETI) ETI 2026, benchmarking 120 countries across system performance and transition readiness.

• Global progress stalled, with overall scores up just 0.03%; performance rose (+0.43%) but readiness fell (‑0.76%) for the first time in a decade.
• Record USD 3.3 trillion energy investment (2025), 42% electricity from renewables + nuclear, and ~800 GW added, yet grid bottlenecks and geopolitical tensions slowed transition.
• Sweden topped for the third year, followed by Finland and Denmark; advanced economies dominated the top 20.
• Notable movers included Singapore (+10), India, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya.
• India ranked 70th (up 2 places, score ~54.9), with strong gains in readiness but challenges in balancing growth, access, and sustainability.

Question:

Q.1 What was India's rank in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026?
a) 60th
b) 65th
c) 70th
d) 75th

Answer: c) India ranked 70th in ETI 2026, improving its position by two places from the previous edition.