_*India Slips to 71st Position in WEF Energy Transition Index 2025*_ *Why in News:* On June 18, 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released the Energy Transition Index (ETI), where India dropped to 71st position, falling 8 places from last year, despite improvements in energy investment and efficiency. *Key Highlights:* * *Ranking Decline* : India dropped from 63rd (2024) to 71st (2025) among 118 countries. * *Top Performers* : Sweden (1st), Finland (2nd), Denmark (3rd), Norway (4th), and Switzerland (5th). *Other Countries:* * China ranked 12th * USA ranked 17th (led in energy security) * Congo ranked last