Global Innovation index - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Global Innovation index released by Cornell University, INSEAD and WIPO on 30th November 2015 has placed India at which rank in 2015?

a. 79
b. 80
c. 81
d. 82
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 81

Explanation:
Global Innovation Index/GII released by INSEAD, World Intellectual Property Organisation and Cornell University and their knowledge partners like CII has placed india at rank 81 in 2015. India ranked 76 in 2014 and 66 in 2013. It was rank 64 in 2012. GII covers 141 nations across the world and uses 79 indicators across numerous themes. Rankings are based on data collected during earlier years.