Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2026 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.
Category : National
Published on: September 21 2021
Share on facebook
· India has slipped two places to 46th position in the Global Innovation Index 2021 ranking by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
· India has risen from 81st in 2015 to 46th in 2021 in the Global Innovation Index over the past several years.
Important facts
About Global Innovation Index
v The Global Innovation Index (GII) project was launched by Professor Soumitra Dutta in 2007 during his tenure at INSEAD.
v WIPO began its association with GII in 2011 and co-published GII in 2012.
v In 2013, Cornell University joined as co-publisher, with Professor Dutta representing GII at Cornell University and Bruno Lanvin at INSEAD.
Punjab National Bank announced PNB Soldierathon 2026 ahead of its 132nd Foundation Day to honour the Armed Forces and promote fitness and national pride. The event will be held on 5 April 2026 and aims to strengthen youth participation and civil-military ties.
Read More....Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces, boosting multinational maritime cooperation.
Read More....Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan, calling them symbols of service-driven governance. He said the complex reflects India’s shift toward a people-centric development model.
Read More....Zimbabwe national cricket team defeated Australia national cricket team by 23 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, creating a major upset. Zimbabwe remained unbeaten and second in Group B standings.
Read More....Mumbai-based Agneevasthraa signed an MoU with the Indian Army to supply advanced carbon defense materials. The deal strengthens indigenous manufacturing under the Make in India push.
Read More....India launched its BRICS Chairship 2026 with a Sherpas meeting chaired by Sudhakar Dalela in New Delhi. Discussions focused on resilience, innovation, and sustainable cooperation among member nations.
Read More....The Bangladesh Nationalist Party won Bangladesh’s general elections with a two-thirds majority after the post-Sheikh Hasina era polls. A reform referendum was also approved alongside the election.
Read More....Parliament passed the Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill 2026 amid debate over labour protections. Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said it clarifies reforms while opposition raised job security concerns.
Read More....The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,312 crore deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Coast Guard aircraft. The project boosts domestic manufacturing and maritime security.
Read More....President Droupadi Murmu launched the Karmayoga campaign of the Brahma Kumaris, stressing ethical and spiritual development. She linked spirituality with balanced national progress.
Read More....
