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India ranks 46th in Global Innovation Index 2021

India has been ranked at 46th place in the Global Innovation Index 2021 released by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). India has jumped 2 spots from last year’s ranking. Under the Lower middle-income category group, India has been ranked at the second spot after Vietnam. The Global Innovation Index 2021 captures the innovation ecosystem performance of 132 economies and tracks the most recent global innovation trends.

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Top 5 countries in Global Innovation Index 2021 rankings:

Rank Country Score
1st Switzerland 65.5
2nd Sweden 63.1
3rd United States of America 61.3
4th United Kingdom 59.8
5th Republic of Korea 59.3
46th India 36.4

About the Global Innovation Index (GII):

The Global Innovation Index (GII) provides detailed metrics about the innovation performance of 132 countries and economies around the world. Its 80 indicators explore a broad vision of innovation, including political environment, education, infrastructure and business sophistication.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • WIPO Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland;
  • WIPO Founded: 14 July 1967;
  • WIPO Membership: 193 member states;
  • WIPO Director General: Daren Tang.

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Adda247 Sumit Arora

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