Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 12 July 2026
Global Liveability Index 2026 released by Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)
Exam-focused facts from the 12 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Global Liveability Index 2026 was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
- The index assessed and ranked a total of 173 cities based on liveability parameters.
- Copenhagen, Denmark, is ranked as the most liveable city in the world.
- Vienna, Austria, is ranked second and Melbourne, Australia, is ranked third.
- Among Indian cities, New Delhi is ranked 120th, Mumbai is ranked 121st, Chennai is ranked 123rd, and Bengaluru is ranked 127th.
- Western Europe is the strongest region for liveability, while Asia's average score has risen.