India Secures Third Rank in Asia Power Index 2025

Overview: India secures the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025, showcasing strong military power, economic growth, and expanding strategic influence in the Indo-Pacific.

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Nov-29-2025

India Secures Third Rank in Asia Power Index 2025

The ranking is a reassurance about India assuming the third position at the Asia Power Index 2025 and solidifies its rising power as a strategic, economic and diplomatic player in the Indo-Pacific. The index rates the nations on the basis of military power, economic power, the level of diplomacy, resilience and future capacities. The rise of India is associated with sound economic development, broadening defence alliances, leadership positions all over the world, and increased regional access. Its performance also speaks of the rising soft-power influence, technological development, and aggressive foreign policies. Placing India in third place, it is an important force of balance in the new geopolitical situation in Asia and its growing role in developing the regional stability and cooperation.

What is the Asia Power Index?

The Asia Power Index scales the balance of influences of the nations within the Indo-Pacific area.
It measures the countries based on eight indicators, which include economic capability, military capability, resilience, future resources, economic relationships, defence networks, diplomatic influence and cultural influence.
The countries are rated according to 100 points.
The first one would be the United States, and then China.
The score of India is approximately 40 points in the 2025 position.
The small island and low-influence countries are on the bottom of the lists.

Best PYQ Based Question Asked In Exams

Exam / Paper	Year	Question	Correct Answer
SSC CGL (Tier-1)	2023	India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2022 was?	40th
SSC CHSL	2022	Which country topped the Human Development Index (HDI) 2021-22?	Switzerland
RRB NTPC	2021	The World Happiness Report 2021 ranked India at which position?	139th
UPSC Prelims	2020	The Ease of Doing Business Report is published by which organisation?	World Bank
Banking (IBPS PO)	2021	India’s ranking in the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2020 was?	10th
State PSC (UPPSC)	2022	Which country topped the Global Hunger Index 2021?	Ireland
SSC MTS	2021	India’s ranking in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022 was?	180th
TNPSC Group 2	2019	The Corruption Perception Index is released by which organisation?	Transparency International
SSC GD	2022	In the Global Firepower Index 2022, India’s military strength rank was?	4th
MPSC	2020	Which country topped the Global Competitiveness Index?	Singapore
Kerala PSC	2021	The Global Peace Index is prepared by which institute?	Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)
OSSSC	2023	India’s position in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023 is?	8th
SSC Stenographer	2021	India’s rank in the Global Gender Gap Index 2021?	140th
UPSC Prelims	2023	The World Press Freedom Index is published by?	Reporters Without Borders
RRB Group D	2022	India’s rank in the Logistics Performance Index 2023 is?	38th

Expected Question For Asia Power Index

Which organisation releases the Asia Power Index each year?

A. World Economic Forum
B. Lowy Institute
C. IMF
D. World Bank
Correct Answer: B. Lowy Institute

What was India’s score in the Asia Power Index 2025?

A. 55.2
B. 20.5
C. 40.0 (approx.)
D. 72.1
Correct Answer: C. 40.0 (approx.)

The Asia Power Index evaluates countries on how many indicators?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Correct Answer: C. 8

Which of the following is NOT an indicator in Asia Power Index?

A. Economic Capability
B. Military Capability
C. Space Exploration Capability
D. Diplomatic Influence
Correct Answer: C. Space Exploration Capability

Asia Power Index is primarily related to which region?

A. Europe
B. Indo-Pacific
C. Middle East
D. Latin America
Correct Answer: B. Indo-Pacific

Conclusion

India takes the third position in the Asia Power Index 2025 is an indicator of its increasing strategic and economic power in the Indo-Pacific. The position indicates the growing military potential and diplomatic influence and the robust economy of India. This realization supports the position of India as a dominant regional force in influencing the balance and cooperation in Asia.