Index Reports are very important for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, Railway, and other competitive exams. Questions are frequently asked about India’s rank in global indexes like the Global Hunger Index, HDI, Global Innovation Index, Press Freedom Index, and many more.
This article provides the complete list of important Index Reports 2025 and 2026 in a simple, exam-oriented, and easy-to-revise format.
Index Report 2025
Important Global Index Reports 2025
| Index | Published By | India’s Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Passport Index | International Air Transport Authority | 85th |
| Global Fire Power Index | Global Fire Power | 4th |
| Global Terrorism Index | Institute for Economics & Peace | 14th |
| Global Innovation Index | World Intellectual Property Organization | 38th |
| Climate Change Performance Index | German Watch, New Climate Institute, Climate Action Network International | 10th |
| Global Hunger Index | Concern Worldwide and Welt Hunger Hilfe | 102/123 |
| World Competitiveness Index | Institute for Management and Development | 41/69 |
| Global Peace Index | Institute for Economics & Peace | 115 |
| World Press Freedom Index | Reporters Without Borders | 151/180 |
| Corruption Perception Index | Transparency International | 96th |
| Global Soft Power Index | Brand Finance | 30th |
| International Intellectual Property Index | US Chamber of Commerce | 30th |
| World Happiness Report | UN SDSN | 118/147 |
| Future Possibilities Index | News Week Vantage and Horizon Group | 35th |
Important Highlights of Index Report 2025
- India ranked 4th in the Global Fire Power Index.
- India secured 10th rank in the Climate Change Performance Index.
- India ranked 38th in the Global Innovation Index.
- India ranked 151st in the World Press Freedom Index.
- India stood at 118th position in the World Happiness Report.
- India got 85th rank in the Henley Passport Index.
Index Report 2026
Index Reports 2026 are highly important for upcoming competitive exams. Students should regularly revise these rankings for better preparation.
Important Global Index Reports 2026
| Index | Published By | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Rule of Law Index | World Justice Project | 86th |
| Gender Inequality Index | UNDP | 131/140 |
| Energy Transition Index | World Economic Forum | 71/118 |
| QS World Future Skill | Quacquarelli Symonds | 25th |
| Global Free Speech Index | The Future of Free Speech | 24th |
| HDI 2024-25 | UNDP | 130/193 |
| Logistics Performance Index | World Bank | 38 |
Additional Index Reports 2026
| Index | Published By | India’s Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Henley Passport Index | IATA | 75 |
| CCPI | Germanwatch (GW) | 23rd |
| Responsible Nations Index | World Intellectual Foundation | 16 |
Important Highlights of Index Report 2026
- India ranked 25th in QS World Future Skill Index.
- India secured 24th rank in Global Free Speech Index.
- India ranked 130th in HDI 2024-25.
- India improved to 75th rank in Henley Passport Index.
- India ranked 23rd in CCPI.
- India secured 16th position in Responsible Nations Index.
Most Important Indexes for Competitive Exams
Frequently Asked Indexes
Economic & Development Indexes
- HDI
- Global Innovation Index
- World Competitiveness Index
- Energy Transition Index
Social Indexes
- Gender Inequality Index
- World Happiness Report
- Global Hunger Index
Global Governance & Freedom Indexes
- Rule of Law Index
- Press Freedom Index
- Global Free Speech Index
- Corruption Perception Index
Environment & Climate Indexes
- Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
Quick Revision Points
- Global Fire Power Index → India Rank = 4th
- Climate Change Performance Index → India Rank = 10th
- Global Innovation Index → India Rank = 38th
- HDI 2024-25 → India Rank = 130
- Press Freedom Index → India Rank = 151
- Henley Passport Index 2026 → India Rank = 75
- Responsible Nations Index → India Rank = 16
Conclusion
Index Reports 2025 and 2026 are very important for all competitive exams because direct questions are often asked from India’s rankings and publishing organizations.
Students preparing for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, Railway and other government exams should revise these global indexes regularly for better score improvement and quick current affairs revision.
