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India has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 99th rank in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2025, marking its first entry into the top 100 nations. This progress reflects the country’s commitment to global sustainability targets, crucial for competitive exams like SSC, PSC, NID, FDDI, and NIFT. Understanding SDGs is essential for aspirants as questions on global rankings and sustainable development frequently appear in these exams.

Why This Matters for Exams
Questions on global indices (SDG, HDI, GDP rankings) are common in SSC, PSC, UPSC, and banking exams.
Understanding India’s progress in sustainability helps in essay writing, interviews, and current affairs sections.
Comparative analysis of India vs. neighboring countries (China, Pakistan, Bangladesh) is often tested.
The UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a recurring topic in competitive exams.

India’s SDG Progress: Key Highlights
Ranked 99th in 2025 (up from 109th in 2024) with a score of 67.
China (49th), USA (44th), Bhutan (74th), and Nepal (85th) ranked higher.
Pakistan (140th) and Bangladesh (114th) lag behind India.
Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Denmark) dominate the top positions.
Only 17% of SDG targets are on track globally by 2030, as per the report.

What Are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
The United Nations introduced 17 SDGs in 2015 to address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and inequality. Key goals include:
No Poverty
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Clean Energy
Climate Action
Global SDG Rankings 2025 – Key Comparisons
Top Performers: Finland (#1), Sweden (#2), Denmark (#3)

India’s Neighbors:
China – 49th (74.4 points)
Bhutan – 74th (70.5 points)
Nepal – 85th (68.6 points)
Bangladesh – 114th (63.9 points)
Pakistan – 140th (57 points)
Challenges & Future Goals
Global SDG progress is slow, with only 17% of targets achievable by 2030.
Conflicts, economic constraints, and policy gaps hinder progress.
Upcoming FfD4 Conference (Spain, June-July 2025) will focus on funding for developing nations.

Sample Questions & Answers for Competitive Exams
1. What is India’s rank in the SDG Index 2025?
Answer: 99th
2. Which country topped the SDG Index 2025?
Answer: Finland
3. What was India’s SDG score in 2025?
Answer: 67
4. Name two neighboring countries that ranked higher than India in SDG 2025.
Answer: Bhutan (74th), Nepal (85th)
5. When were the SDGs adopted by the UN?
Answer: 2015