Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 Content: The 13th edition of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), Australia, showed that the global terrorism situation improved in 2025. Deaths due to terrorism decreased by 28%, while the number of terrorist attacks fell by 22%. Key Highlights of GTI 2026 Published by: The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Frequency: Released every year. Coverage: Assesses 163 countries, covering nearly 99.7% of the global population. Top Rank: Pakistan secured the 1st position, making it the country most affected by terrorism. India's Position: India ranked 13th in the index. Five countries most affected by terrorism: Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Mali. Global Trend: The worldwide terrorism situation showed considerable improvement, with 81 countries reporting lower levels of terrorist impact. Changing Epicentre: The Central Sahel has now become the main global hotspot of terrorism, replacing the Middle East. Deadliest Terrorist Group: The Islamic State (IS) and its affiliated organizations continue to be the most lethal terrorist network worldwide. Additional Fact: The Global Peace Index (GPI) is also published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). Study on Demographic Futures 2026 Background: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released a study titled 'Lives, Choices, and Futures,' which analyzes the preferences, relationships, and family-related decisions of young people. This study is part of the broader 'Study on Demographic Futures 2026.' This global study covered 108,926 young people (aged 18–39) with internet access across 73 countries and territories. Details regarding the 'Study on Demographic Futures 2026' The UNFPA released its landmark global study, 'Lives, Choices, and Futures.' Structural barriers to family size: Economic and housing-related issues are the primary obstacles (72%) to becoming parents globally; these are followed by the lack of a suitable…
