Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India was ranked 127th out of 163 countries in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). India recorded an overall score of 2.409 and slipped three places compared to the previous year. The ranking reflects factors such as internal security challenges, communal conflicts, and border security concerns. Iceland retained the 1st rank for the 19th consecutive year since 2008, achieving a score of 1.161 and continuing its position as the world's most peaceful nation. The index assesses countries across indicators related to societal safety and security, ongoing conflict, and militarisation, with lower scores indicating higher levels of peace.