Indices & Reports in News
Major global and national indices — publisher, India's rank where applicable, frequency, and the facts UPSC actually tests.
Human Development Report / HDI
Publisher
India's rank
Frequency
Key points
- Life expectancy, education, standard of living composite
World Happiness Report
Publisher
India's rank
Frequency
Key points
- Finland ranked first historically
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Headcount ratio and intensity of deprivation
Gender Inequality Index (GII)
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Part of Human Development Report
Global Gender Gap Report
Publisher
India's rank
Frequency
Key points
- Iceland most gender-equal for 15+ consecutive years
Global Competitiveness Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Productivity and prosperity drivers
Energy Transition Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Energy system readiness for transition
Global Risk Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Top global risks by likelihood and impact
Future of Jobs Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Labour market and skills outlook
Future of Growth Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Growth quality and inclusiveness
Global Economic Prospects
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Global growth forecasts and risks
Logistics Performance Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Trade logistics efficiency across countries
Business-Ready (B-Ready) Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Successor framing to Ease of Doing Business
Global Remittances Inflow Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Remittance flows to developing economies
World Economic Outlook (WEO)
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Global macroeconomic projections
Global Financial Stability Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Financial system risks worldwide
Fiscal Monitor
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Public finance and debt trends
External Sector Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- External imbalances and reserve adequacy
Regional Economic Outlook
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Regional macroeconomic analysis
Global Innovation Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Innovation inputs and outputs ranking
World Intellectual Property Indicators
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Patent, trademark, industrial design filings
Global Wage Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Wage growth and inequality trends
World's Forest Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Global forest cover and deforestation
State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Fish stocks and aquaculture output
The State of Food and Agriculture
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Agriculture and food systems
Global Cybersecurity Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- National cybersecurity commitment
Living Planet Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Biodiversity and species population trends
Protected Planet Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Protected area coverage globally
Global Land Outlook
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Land degradation and restoration
State of World Population Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- India has highest population; China second
Climate Change Performance Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- No country ranked in top three historically — performance gap
Global Liveability Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Vienna often ranked first
World Press Freedom Index
Publisher
India's rank
Frequency
Key points
- Media freedom ranking
Corruption Perception Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Perceived public sector corruption
Global Hunger Index
Publisher
India's rank
Frequency
Key points
- Undernourishment, child stunting, wasting, mortality
Rule of Law Index
Publisher
India's rank
Frequency
Key points
- 142 countries; global rule-of-law decline noted
Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Environmental health and ecosystem vitality
Global Terrorism Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Terrorism impact by country
Arctic Report Card
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Arctic climate and sea-ice indicators
Clean Energy Transitions Programme (CETP)
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Clean energy transition tracking
Ease of Doing Business (legacy)
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Replaced by B-Ready; know historical context only
Sustainable Development Report / SDG Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- SDG progress by country
World Inequality Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Income and wealth inequality
Democracy Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Regime type classification
Global Firepower Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Military strength ranking — not official IO report
Henley Passport Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Passport mobility ranking
Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Tourism sector competitiveness
Network Readiness Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Digital readiness and ICT leverage
Inclusive Development Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Growth distribution and sustainability
Global Food Security Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Affordability, availability, quality, safety
Global Peace Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Peacefulness ranking
Global Slavery Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Modern slavery prevalence estimates
World Drug Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Illicit drug markets and policy
World Malaria Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Malaria burden and interventions
World Health Statistics
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Core health indicators globally
Emissions Gap Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- GHG emissions vs Paris targets gap
Adaptation Gap Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Climate adaptation finance and planning gap
Production Gap Report
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Fossil fuel production vs climate goals
Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Built environment emissions
Global Climate Risk Index
Publisher
Frequency
Key points
- Weather-related loss events — exam favourite