← 21 October 2026's Current Affairs · International Relations GA Prelims ★★★★☆ Mains ★★★☆☆
India ranked 100th of 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2026
बातमीत का?
India at 100th of 122 on hunger: the four indicators and two publishers Prelims GHI questions test
India is 100th of 122 in the Global Hunger Index 2026, with a score of 24.1.
Why it matters: asked in UPSC 2016
What you need to know
2 मिनिटे
India ranks 100th among 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2026, with a score of 24.1 that places it in the serious category.
The index is published jointly by Welthungerhilfe of Germany and Concern Worldwide of Ireland.
The score combines four indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting and child mortality.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
महत्त्वाची तथ्ये
Remember these
- India ranks 100th among 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2026, with a score of 24.1 (serious category).
- GHI is published jointly by Welthungerhilfe (Germany) and Concern Worldwide (Ireland).
- The score combines four indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting and child mortality.
- A higher GHI score means a worse hunger situation; the scale runs from 0 to 100.
पूर्व · मुख्य
How the exam will ask it
पूर्व
- The Global Hunger Index is published jointly by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, not by the WHO or FAO.
- GHI scores are based on four indicators: undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting and child mortality.
- A higher GHI score indicates a more severe hunger situation; India's 2026 score of 24.1 falls in the 'serious' category.
मुख्य
GS-II (Social Justice): hunger and malnutrition remain a governance challenge despite food security laws. Issue: India's rank of 100th of 122 and a serious score of 24.1, driven by child stunting and wasting. Policy: the National Food Security Act, POSHAN Abhiyaan and Mission Poshan 2.0 target these gaps. Way forward: better nutrition data, dietary diversity, maternal health and last-mile delivery of schemes.
PYQ connection
A question UPSC has already asked on this
Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index?
- Undernourishment
- Child wasting (low weight-for-height in children under
- Child stunting (low height-for-age in children under
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1 and 3 only
उत्तर पहा
उत्तर: C
Why this matters: today's issue is directly connected to a concept UPSC has already tested. Read the story with this question in mind.
Practise this PYQ →Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
With reference to the Global Hunger Index, consider the following statements:
- The score is calculated using undernourishment, child stunting, child wasting and child mortality.
- The index is published by the World Health Organization.
- A higher score indicates a worse hunger situation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- Only three
- None of them
उत्तर पहा
उत्तर: B — The correct answer is Only two. Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is wrong because the index is published jointly by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide.
Convert this topic into marks
Today's 10-MCQ test · instant analysis · Powered by AdaptIQ