[PSSSB JE, 2024]
8. What is India’s rank in the recently released Global Innovation Index, 2023 (GII) by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
41st
40th
42nd
39th
Correct Answer :
40th
India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) has shown consistent improvement over the past decade. In 2023, India secured the 40th position among 132 economies, as reported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This upward trend continued in 2024, with India advancing to the 39th position out of 133 economies.