The 2025 Global Peace Index indicates that global peacefulness has generally shown a:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Gradual downward trend.
The 2025 Global Peace Index (GPI) confirms a gradual downward trend in global peacefulness, a decline that has persisted for nearly two decades. This deterioration is primarily driven by increased geopolitical competition, regional conflicts in West Asia and Europe, and rising political instability.
While some nations have improved, the global average has fallen due to higher military expenditures, increased internal displacement, and the intensifying impact of sophisticated drone warfare and cyber-attacks on civilian safety.