TLDR;
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the important indices and rankings from January to December 2025. It highlights key positions of India in various global indices, top-performing countries, and the organizations that publish these reports. The lecture emphasizes the importance of these topics for exams, estimating that 2-4 marks can be directly gained from this information.
- Key rankings and indices covered include the UN World Urbanization Prospects, Asia Power Index, World University Rankings, Global Commitment to Development Index, and more.
- India's performance across various sectors such as economic freedom, peace, innovation, and climate change is analyzed.
- The video also provides information on purchasing detailed current affairs booklets and courses for further study.
Introduction [0:01]
The lecturer introduces the topic of important indices and rankings for 2025, covering reports and rankings published from January to December. He emphasizes the importance of this topic for exams, estimating that 2-4 marks can be directly gained from this information. He also mentions a booklet of 12-month current affairs in MCQ format with 3000 questions available for purchase.
UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 [1:38]
The UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report indicates that Jakarta, Indonesia, has become the world's most populous city, surpassing Tokyo. This report is a key highlight in the overview of important global rankings.
Asia Power Index 2025 [2:08]
The Asia Power Index 2025, published by the Australia-based Lowy Institute, ranks India third. The United States holds the first position, followed by China in second place. India's score is 40 out of 100.
The World University Rankings 2026 [2:40]
According to The World University Rankings 2026, the University of Oxford in the UK is ranked first globally. In India, the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bangalore is the top institution, placed in the 201-250 band rank.
Global Commitment to Development Index 2025 [3:13]
The Global Commitment to Development Index 2025, also known as the CDI Index, ranks India at 36 overall. Sweden is ranked first in this index, which is published by the Center for Global Development.
Hurun Rich List 2025 [3:57]
The Hurun Rich List 2025 identifies Mukesh Ambani and his family, associated with Reliance Industries, as the wealthiest in India, securing the first rank. Gautam Adani holds the second position, while Roshni Nadar of HCL is ranked third.
QS World Future Skills Index 2025 [4:25]
The QS World Future Skills Index 2025, published by QS, ranks India 25th overall with a score of 76.6. This index focuses on higher education for the skill economy.
Global Firepower Index 2025 [4:57]
In the Global Firepower Index 2025, India is ranked fourth. The United States is in the first position, followed by Russia and China in the second and third positions, respectively.
Global Climate Risk Index 2025 [5:16]
The Global Climate Risk Index 2025, published by Germanwatch, ranks India ninth. Dominica is ranked first, followed by Myanmar and Honduras as the top three countries most affected by extreme weather events.
Swachh Survekshan 2025 Report [5:41]
According to the Swachh Survekshan 2025 report, Madurai in Tamil Nadu is identified as the dirtiest city in India, holding the first rank. Ludhiana is second, and Chennai is third in the list of dirtiest cities.
Rule of Law Index 2025 [6:00]
The Rule of Law Index 2025, published by the World Justice Project (WJP), ranks India at 86. Denmark is ranked first in this index.
Global Hunger Index 2025 [6:27]
In the Global Hunger Index 2025, India is ranked 112 out of 123 countries. Somalia is the lowest-ranked country. The index is published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe.
Henley Passport Index 2025 [6:56]
According to the Henley Passport Index 2025, India's ranking is 85th. Singapore has the most powerful passport, holding the first rank.
Index of Economic Freedom 2025 [7:15]
In the Index of Economic Freedom 2025, India is ranked 128 out of 176 countries. Singapore tops the index.
Global Peace Index 2025 [7:41]
The Global Peace Index 2025, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, ranks India 115th. Iceland is the most peaceful country, consistently holding the top position since 2008.
Global Innovation Index 2025 [8:02]
The Global Innovation Index 2025, released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranks India 38th. Switzerland is ranked first in this index.
NIRF Ranking 2025 [8:24]
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Ministry of Education, ranks IIT Madras first overall among educational institutions in India.
World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 [8:46]
The World Competitiveness Ranking 2025, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), ranks India 41st out of 69 countries. Switzerland is ranked first.
SDG Index 2025 [9:15]
In the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2025, Finland is ranked first. India's rank is 99. The index is published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
Energy Transition Index 2025 [9:34]
The Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025, published by the World Economic Forum, ranks Sweden first. India's ranking has declined to 71, compared to 63 in the previous assessment.
Global Gender Gap Report 2025 [10:00]
In the Global Gender Gap Report 2025, India is ranked 131st. Iceland tops the index. The report is published by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Climate Change Performance Index 2025 [10:19]
In the Climate Change Performance Index 2025, India is ranked 10th. Denmark technically tops the index, as the top three spots are not explicitly ranked. The index is published by Germanwatch.
World Press Freedom Index 2025 [10:45]
The World Press Freedom Index 2025, published by Reporters Without Borders, ranks India 151st out of 180 countries. Norway is ranked first.
Human Development Report 2025 [11:05]
According to the Human Development Report 2025, which includes the HDI Index 2023, India is ranked 130 out of 193 countries. The report, though released in 2025, uses the HDI Index from 2023. Switzerland is ranked first.
World Happiness Report 2025 [11:46]
In the World Happiness Report 2025, India is ranked 118th out of 147 countries. Finland is the happiest country. The report is published by the Well-being Research Centre at the University of Oxford.
Global Terrorism Index 2024 [12:00]
The Global Terrorism Index 2024, released in 2025, ranks India 14th. Burkina Faso is ranked first as the country most impacted by terrorism. The index is published by the Institute for Economics and Peace.
Corruption Perception Index 2024 [12:29]
The Corruption Perception Index 2024, published in 2025 by Transparency International (TI), ranks India 96th out of 180 countries. Denmark is ranked first, while South Sudan is last.
Fiscal Health Index 2025 [12:47]
The Fiscal Health Index 2025, published for the first time and developed by NITI Aayog, is topped by Odisha.
Conclusion and Additional Resources [13:06]
The lecturer concludes the discussion on the various indices and rankings for 2025, highlighting their importance for exam preparation. He also introduces a descriptive booklet with 110 pages covering 16 topics of current affairs from January to November. Details on how to purchase the booklet or a combo course including current affairs, static GK, and GS MCQs are provided, along with contact information for inquiries.
