In the 2024 Global Innovation Index, which organisation ranked India 39^th among 133 global economies, highlighting its leadership in the Central and Southern Asian region?​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (D) World Intellectual Property Organization

• In the 2024 Global Innovation Index (GII), India was ranked 39th among 133 global economies, highlighting its leadership in the Central and Southern Asian region.

• The Global Innovation Index is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in collaboration with other organizations like Cornell University and INSEAD.

• The index evaluates countries based on their innovation capabilities, including factors like R&D, infrastructure, market sophistication, and knowledge and technology outputs.

• India's ranking has steadily improved over the years, showing strong performance in areas like knowledge-based services, ICT services, and human capital.

• The Global Innovation Index (GII) helps countries and businesses measure and benchmark their innovation performance.

• India has emerged as a global leader in innovation in the Central and Southern Asia region.

• Option A – World Bank: While the World Bank plays a key role in global development and economic data, it does not publish the Global Innovation Index.

• Option B – World Economic Forum: Known for its Global Competitiveness Report, not the GII.

• Option C – International Monetary Fund (IMF): Focuses on global economic stability and monetary policies, not the Global Innovation Index.