India Ranks 115th in IEP Global Peace Index 2025
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Background
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What Changed
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BEFORE: India ranked lower globally (e.g., 126th in 2023) due to a combination of internal and external conflict metrics. NOW: India has climbed to the 115th position in the 2025 index.
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BEFORE: Domestic conflict indicators were a significant drag on India's overall peacefulness score. NOW: A specific decline in domestic violence disputes contributed to a marginal improvement in its internal safety metrics.
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BEFORE: India maintained a highly militarised posture without corresponding improvements in internal safety to balance its score. NOW: While internal safety improved, militarisation and cross-border tensions remain the primary barriers preventing India from breaking into the top 100.
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Practice Questions
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With Reference ToWith reference to the Global Peace Index 2025, consider the following statements: 1. It is published annually by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). 2. India's ranking improved largely due to a decline in domestic violence disputes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?