- The GII 2023 edition was launched on September 27, 2023, and it reveals the ranking of the most innovative economies in the world among 132 economies.
- It also identifies the top 100 science and technology innovation clusters in the world. The theme of this year’s GII is “Innovation in the face of uncertainty”.
- India has retained its 40th spot, which is a remarkable improvement from its 81st position in 2015.
- The GII is a useful tool for policymakers, business leaders and other stakeholders to assess the innovation performance of their economies and regions, and to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
- According to the GII 2023, Switzerland is the most innovative economy in the world for the 13th year in a row, followed by Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
Question:
Q.1 What is India’s rank in the Global Innovation Index 2023?a. 30th
b. 60th
c. 50th
d. 40th