Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India secured the 13th position in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027, reflecting its growing readiness for an artificial intelligence-driven future. The country earned an overall score of 89.4 out of 100 and was recognised as one of the strongest-performing lower-middle-income economies in preparing for AI-led economic transformation. India performed particularly well in the "Future of Work" pillar, ranking 5th globally, while also demonstrating strengths such as a large digital workforce, an expanding startup ecosystem, increasing AI adoption, and strong demographic advantages. The ranking highlights India's significant potential to drive innovation and long-term economic growth.