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- India ranked 13th globally, emerging as the top performer in South Asia and among lower‑middle‑income economies.
- The United States retained the #1 spot worldwide.
- India’s overall score was ~89.4/100, reflecting strong progress in future skills readiness.
- In Future of Work readiness, India ranked 5th globally (96.0), showing strength in AI, digital, and green job transitions.
- Strengths include digital talent base, IT workforce scale, innovation capacity, and economic transformation momentum.
- Challenges remain in Skills Alignment (~18th) and Academic Readiness, highlighting gaps between higher education outputs and industry needs.
- Impact → India is well‑positioned for AI‑driven growth, but reforms like NEP 2020 implementation are needed to bridge skill gaps.
Question:
Q.1 According to the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, what was India's overall global rank?a) 5th
b) 8th
c) 13th
d) 18th
Answer: c) India secured the 13th position globally, reflecting strong progress in future skills readiness.
