Correct option is D
Introduction
The development and widespread integration of Information and Computers technology, particularly the internet and digital communication, represent the most recent major technological and societal transformation in human history. This development is often referred to as the Information Age or the Digital Revolution, which began in the late 20th century and continues today, making it the latest among the options.
Information Booster
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Concept: The
Information Age is the most recent era, succeeding the Industrial Age.
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Technology: Marked by the advent and pervasive use of
information and computer technology (ICT), including the internet, personal computers, and mobile devices.
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Timing: The main developments took place from the late $20$th century onwards.
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Impact: It has fundamentally transformed society, economy, communication, and human interaction globally.
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Other Revolutions: It followed the Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution.
Additional Points
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Industrialization: The Industrial Revolution occurred much earlier, primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Biotechnology: While a significant modern field, its widespread and transformative societal impact (e.g., in genomics, medicine, and agriculture) largely precedes or runs parallel to the Information Age.
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Sanitation: Major improvements in public health and sanitation were a development of the 19th and early 20th centuries.