Who publishes it
The GII is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (earlier with Cornell and INSEAD).
What it measures
The GII assesses innovation through innovation inputs (institutions, human capital & research, infrastructure, market & business sophistication) and innovation outputs (knowledge & technology outputs, creative outputs) — combined into an overall score and ranking.
India’s performance
India has climbed steadily up the GII, becoming a leader among lower-middle-income economies and the innovation leader in its region — driven by a strong startup ecosystem, ICT services, scientific output and human capital. The GII informs India’s push to boost R&D and innovation (e.g. via the ANRF).
UPSC angle
Know GII = WIPO; it combines innovation inputs (institutions, human capital, infrastructure, market/business) and outputs (knowledge/tech, creative); India has risen steadily and leads its income/region group.
Frequently asked questions
Who publishes the Global Innovation Index?
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
What does the GII measure?
Innovation inputs and outputs across pillars like institutions, human capital, infrastructure and knowledge outputs.
How has India performed on the GII?
India has climbed steadily and is among the innovation leaders for its income and regional group.
Why does the GII matter?
It benchmarks a country’s innovation capacity and guides policy on R&D and the knowledge economy.