India
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Score Analysis
Analysis of India's policy signalling profile
India currently holds a WokeMeter Assessment Score of 66.97, which places it 8th globally out of 186 countries, indicating a high level of policy signalling intensity. This score reflects India's engagement in legislative and regulatory activities, with a notable score of 85.21 in Legislative/Regulatory Activism, suggesting a robust framework in this area. The country's overall score is supported by a strong Speech & Expression Climate score of 75.09, highlighting significant policy signalling in maintaining a diverse and expressive public sphere. The combination of these factors places India in the 95.7th percentile, underscoring its prominent position in the global landscape of policy signalling intensity.
Examining the dimension scores reveals a nuanced picture of India's policy environment. The Speech & Expression Climate and Legislative/Regulatory Activism dimensions exhibit the highest signalling intensity, contributing significantly to the overall score. Institutional DEI Policy Intensity and Education & Curriculum Signalling show moderate intensity, with scores of 57.71 and 59.17, respectively. Media & Platform Moderation and Corporate/Investor Signalling also demonstrate moderate intensity, indicating ongoing developments in these areas. The Protest & Activism Salience score of 67.41 reflects a vibrant landscape of public engagement in social issues. These dimension scores collectively highlight India's active participation in policy signalling across various domains, aligning with Western-style progressive frameworks.
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Recent Events
Events that influenced this country's score
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