CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), in partnership with Facebook, has released the Inclusive Internet Index 2021, which measure the extent to which internet is available and affordable by region, and highlights additional insight into how people around the world are using the web.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sweden ranks first in the Inclusive Internet Index 2021, followed by the United States and Spain. Majority of countries (77 out of 120 countries) showed an overall improvement in Internet Inclusion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Singapore takes the top spot on the Index in 2022 with a performance level of 86.1%, followed by South Korea with a performance level of 84.4%.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 2022, India ranked 50th for overall internet inclusivity. Among the sub-indices, the country performed relatively well in terms of affordability and readiness. Availability ranked lowest that year. Sweden ranked first in the overall ranking, with United States in second place.

Detailed explanation-5: -Economist Impact: The Inclusive Internet Index, supported by Meta. The overall Index score based on the scores of the Availability, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness categories. The Availability category examines the quality and breadth of available infrastructure required for access and levels of Internet usage.