CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The United States takes the 1st spot from the Netherlands (4th) as the most network-ready society.

Detailed explanation-2: -India secured 1st rank in “AI talent concentration”. 2nd rank in “Mobile broadband internet traffic within the country” and “International Internet bandwidth”.

Detailed explanation-3: -India has improved its position by six slots and is now placed at 61st rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2022 (NRI 2022) report released recently.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Network Readiness Index (NRI) report maps the network readiness landscape of 131 economies based on their performance in four areas: technology, people, governance, and impact. The country’s main strength relates to People, while Governance has the most scope for improvement.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Network Readiness Index 2022 was released by the US-based non-profit Portulans Institute. This report assesses the network-based readiness landscape of 131 economies based on their performances in four different pillars – technology, people, governance and impact. It encompasses 58 variables.