Inclusive Internet Index 2019

Inclusive Internet Index 2019

Question: Consider the following statement regarding Inclusive Internet Index 2019?
1) The Inclusive Internet Index, is commissioned by Facebook and conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit
2) India has been ranked 57th in Inclusive Internet Index 2019
Choose the correct option:
(a) Only(1)
(b) Only(2)
(c) Both(1) and (2)
(d) Neither (1) nor (2)
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • The Inclusive Internet Index, commissioned by Facebook and conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit, seeks to measure the extent to which the Internet is not only accessible and affordable, but also relevant to all, allowing usage that enables positive social and economic outcomes at individual and group level.
  • India has been ranked 47th in the list of 100 countries. Sweden has topped the rankings followed by Singapore and the US. The UK, Namibia, Ireland, Austria, Chile and South Africa are the top performers of the year in terms of gender equality. All these countries had female digital skills training plans.
  • The purpose of the Inclusive Internet Index is to provide researchers and policymakers with the information they need to enable the beneficial use of the Internet, irrespective of age, gender, location or background.
  • The index assesses the performance of 100 countries in four categories of inclusion: Accessibility, Affordability, Relevance and Readiness.
  • Each category incorporates key indicators of internet inclusion, including quantitative measures such as network coverage and pricing, and qualitative measures such as the presence of e-inclusion policies and the availability of local-language content.

By Achyutanand Pandey

Links:
https://theinclusiveinternet.eiu.com/