India Ranks 65th in Global Energy Transition Index 2026
India has secured the 65th position in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Energy Transition Index 2026, showing steady improvement in renewable adoption.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- India's Rank: 65th (out of 120 countries).
- Released by: World Economic Forum (WEF).
- Top Country: Sweden.
- India's strength: Renewable energy adoption and energy security.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 10–20 | Economy is a core UPSC subject. Economic Survey, budget, and policy changes are heavily tested. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Budget highlights, GDP data, and government economic schemes appear in SSC CGL GK section. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | Very High | 6–10 | RBI policy, inflation, CRR/SLR, monetary committee decisions — banking exams test the full spectrum. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 4–8 | State budget, MSME, agriculture policy, and banking data are common in state PCS papers. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Key budget figures: fiscal deficit %, GDP growth projection, key scheme allocations
- RBI rate decisions: Repo rate, CRR, SLR, Reverse Repo — current values
- Rankings: India's position in ease of doing business, hunger index, HDI
- Abbreviations: FRBM, NBFC, MPC, PMGSY, PMGKAY — full forms and purpose
- Trade data: import-export balance, major trading partners
Practice Questions
Q1. Which organization releases the Energy Transition Index?
- International Energy Agency (IEA)
- World Economic Forum (WEF)
- World Bank
- International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Explanation: The Energy Transition Index is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Q2. What is India's rank in the Global Energy Transition Index 2026?
- 45th
- 65th
- 75th
- 85th
Explanation: India is ranked 65th in the 2026 index, showing an improvement from previous years.
How to Prepare Economy & Finance for Government Exams
Track current Repo Rate, Inflation rate, and GDP growth. These three numbers appear in almost every banking exam.
Keep a running note of new schemes with their ministry, launch date, and target beneficiary group.
Focus on the Economic Survey and Union Budget highlights — these single documents generate dozens of exam questions.
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