New Delhi, March 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again emerged as the most popular democratic leader globally, securing the top spot with a commanding approval rating of 68 per cent, according to a recent global survey conducted by US-based data analytics firm Morning Consult.

The data, part of the "Global Leader Approval Rating Tracker," underscores PM Modi's sustained "domestic popularity" and "growing international recognition," placing him significantly ahead of his counterparts in other major world economies.

The survey ranked Switzerland's President Guy Parmelin and South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung, both in the second position with approval ratings of 62 per cent each. The latest approval ratings are based on data...