Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026 released; India ranks 127th

Exam-focused facts from the 14 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Iceland has retained its position as the world's most peaceful country for the 19th consecutive year.
The top 10 safest countries are Iceland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia, Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Singapore, Finland, and Japan.
India fell to 127th place in the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026, down from 115th in 2025.
India's overall peacefulness score declined by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
Poland registered the biggest improvement among all countries with a 9.1% score increase, securing 22nd place globally.