India Advances in 6G Race, Ranks Among Top 6 in Global Patent Filings

Current Context: India ranks sixth globally in 6G-related patent filings ranking, according to a ranking released by MaxVal on October 14, 2024.

• This milestone follows the nationwide deployment of 5G technology.
• Under the Bharat 6G Vision, the government is actively evaluating 470 proposals for accelerated research on the 6G ecosystem.
• China topped this ranking.
• The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has funded two next-generation testbeds.
• A government-led panel projects that India could secure 10% of all 6G patents and contribute one-sixth of global standards within the next three years.

Question:

1 As of October 14, 2024, what is India's global ranking in 6G-related patent filings according to MaxVal?

• A) Third
• B) Fourth
• C) Fifth
• D) Sixth

Answer: D) As per the ranking released by MaxVal on October 14, 2024, India is ranked sixth globally in 6G-related patent filings.