Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India has secured the 39th position among 133 global economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, marking a significant improvement from its 81st position in 2015. This achievement is attributed to India's thriving innovation ecosystem, fueled by entrepreneurs, startups, and public-private partnerships. Additionally, India ranked 1st in Central and Southern Asia, 1st among lower-middle-income economies, 4th in WIPO's Science and Technology Cluster Rankings, and 7th globally in intangible asset intensity. Major Indian cities, such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai, are also listed among the world's top 100 Science and Technology clusters.