Global Peace Index - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   India has ranked at what position on the Global Peace Index?

a. 140
b. 141
c. 142
d. 143
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 141

Explanation:
India has ranked 141 on the Global Peace Index making it less peaceful than countries like Burkina Faso and Burundi

  • Violence took a USD 680-billion toll on its economy in 2015. In a ranking of 163 countries, compiled by global think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP),
  • Syria has been named the least peaceful, followed by South Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia.
  • On the other hand, Iceland was ranked as the world’s most peaceful country, followed by Denmark and Austria.


2)   What is the rank achieved by India out of 162 countries in the latest annual ranking of Global Peace Index 2015 published on 18th June’15?

a. 55
b. 143
c. 78
d. 124
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 143

Explanation:
India slipped by two positions this year. In South Asia Bhutan has been ranked as the most peaceful country.