Context:
Pew Research Center‘s religion-related hostilities report for the year 2022.
Highlights:
- Social hostilities index ranked India firstly among 198 countries in that band of countries ranking from religious harassments, violence, terrorism, militia activities, and controversies over conversions or Symbols Use and Dress.
Important Indexes and India’s Position
| Index | India’s Position (2023/2024) | Description | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development Index (HDI) | 132nd (2022) | A composite index measuring average achievement in three basic dimensions: life expectancy, education, and per capita income. | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) | 58th (2023) | Measures factors that drive long-term productivity and prosperity, including institutions, infrastructure, and innovation. | World Economic Forum (WEF) |
| Ease of Doing Business Index | 63rd (2020) | Ranks countries based on the conduciveness of their regulatory environment to business operations. (Note: Discontinued in 2021) | World Bank |
| Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) | 86th (2023) | Ranks countries based on perceived public sector corruption, determined by expert assessments and surveys. | Transparency International |
| World Press Freedom Index | 161st (2024) | Measures media freedom in different countries, based on pluralism, independence, and transparency. | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) |
| Global Innovation Index (GII) | 40th (2023) | Assesses innovation capability based on R&D, infrastructure, and education. | World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) |
| Environmental Performance Index (EPI) | 168th (2022) | Ranks countries on environmental health and ecosystem vitality. | Yale University, Columbia University |
| Global Hunger Index (GHI) | 107th (2023) | Multidimensional index measuring hunger and malnutrition around the world. | Concern Worldwide, Welthungerhilfe |
| World Happiness Index | 126th (2023) | Measures happiness levels based on income, freedom, trust, and social support. | United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) |
| Global Terrorism Index (GTI) | 11th (2023) | Assesses terrorism impact based on incidents, fatalities, and threats. | Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) |
| World Economic Forum’s Social Mobility Index | 52nd (2023) | Assesses how well countries offer opportunities for social mobility, including access to education, health, and economic opportunities. | World Economic Forum (WEF) |
| Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) | 10th (2020) | Measures countries’ commitment to cybersecurity, considering legal, technical, organizational measures, and capacity building. | International Telecommunication Union (ITU) |
| International Tax Competitiveness Index (ITCI) | 61st (2023) | Ranks countries on the competitiveness of their tax systems, evaluating corporate taxes and individual taxes. | Tax Foundation |
| Global Peace Index (GPI) | 135th (2023) | Measures peacefulness based on violence, conflict, incarceration rates, and access to weapons. | Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) |
| Sustainable Development Goals Index | 120th (2023) | Measures countries’ progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN. | Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) |
| Logistics Performance Index (LPI) | 44th (2023) | Ranks countries on logistics performance, including trade efficiency, infrastructure, and customs procedures. | World Bank |
| Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) | 80th (2023) | Assesses a country’s ability to develop, attract, and retain talent based on education, training, and employment. | INSEAD, Adecco Group, Google |
