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Global Innovation Index 2026: India 38th

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  1. Question 1Answer C

    What is India's rank in the WIPO Global Innovation Index 2026?

    • 35th
    • 40th
    • Correct answer: 38th
    • 41st

    Core Trigger: WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2026, released around 29-30 September 2026, placed India 38th among 139 economies.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    India has risen to 38th from which rank in 2015?

    • 61st
    • 71st
    • 91st
    • Correct answer: 81st

    Trend: India has risen from 48th in 2020 to 38th, and from 81st in 2015, a steady climb.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Who is the Director General of WIPO?

    • Francis Gurry
    • Gilbert Houngbo
    • Correct answer: Daren Tang
    • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

    Current Head: WIPO Director General Daren Tang of Singapore has led the organisation since 1 October 2020.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    What is India's rank in innovation outputs?

    • Correct answer: 25th
    • 49th
    • 38th
    • 12th

    Sub-Indices: India ranks 49th in innovation inputs and 25th in innovation outputs, showing strong output efficiency.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    1. India trails the lower-middle-income group in the GII. 2. India leads Central and Southern Asia. Which of the following is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Correct answer: Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Group Standing: Reports say India leads the lower-middle-income group and Central and Southern Asia.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer D

    Which Indian body coordinates innovation and intellectual property policy?

    • Department of Science and Technology
    • NITI Aayog
    • Ministry of Electronics and IT
    • Correct answer: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

    Stakeholders: WIPO publishes the Index; in India the DPIIT coordinates innovation and intellectual property policy.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    In which city is WIPO headquartered?

    • Vienna
    • Correct answer: Geneva
    • Paris
    • Nairobi

    Headquarters: WIPO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    WIPO was established by a Convention of which year?

    • 1957
    • 1974
    • 1996
    • Correct answer: 1967

    Founded: WIPO was established by a 1967 Convention and became a UN specialised agency in 1974; the GII began in 2007.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer A

    The Paris Convention, foundational treaty on industrial property, was concluded in which year?

    • Correct answer: 1883
    • 1886
    • 1967
    • 1994

    Landmark: The Paris Convention of 1883 is the foundational treaty on industrial property.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    1. Section 3(d) of the Patents Act blocks evergreening. 2. Novartis v Union of India (2013) struck down Section 3(d). Which of the following is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Doctrine: Section 3(d) of the Patents Act blocks evergreening; Novartis v Union of India (2013) upheld it.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 209, point 12

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