Global Peace Index 2021

The index is released by IEP (Institute of Economics and Peace) and is based on data collected and collated by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

• The index ranks 163 countries based on the relative position of nation and regions peacefulness.
• The broad parameters used for measuring the index includes-
  • Level of societal safety and security
  • Extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict
  • Degree of militarization
• The index was first released in May 2007.
• The index has been criticized for not including indicators specifically related to violence against women and children.
• India stands at 135^th position among 163 countries on the Global Peace Index 2021, while Iceland remains the ....