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General Studies Prelims

General Studies (Mains)

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind. It includes inventions, literary works, and designs. IP rights protect these creations from unauthorised use. They encourage innovation and creativity. In India, IP laws are governed by the Patents Act, Copyright Act, and Trademark Act. These laws aim to balance the interests of creators and the public. IP plays a vital role in the economy.

India’s Rise in Global Intellectual Property Rankings

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently released the World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report. This report...

 November 13, 2024

Quaternary Activities under Economic Geography

Economic Geography delves into the spatial distribution of economic activities, and one crucial facet is the Quaternary sector,...

 November 30, 2023

Copyright Infringement and Protection in Religious Texts: Insights from the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently addressed the issue of "large-scale infringement" involving copyrighted works from the Bhaktivedanta Book...

 October 19, 2023

DBT-WIPO Supported Global Health Innovation Fellowship Launched

The launch of the Global Health Innovation Fellowship, supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the World...

 October 13, 2023

Global Innovation Index 2023

In the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings, India has retained its 40th position out of 132 economies. Published...

 September 29, 2023

Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced the Fifth Amendment to the Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable)...

 September 16, 2023

Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023

In August 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry unveiled the Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023, sparking a...

 September 16, 2023

C-TAP

C-TAP, part of the Solidarity call to action, recently announced three licensing agreements via the Medicines Patent Pool...

 September 4, 2023

Generic medicines

India stands as a prominent player in the global pharmaceutical landscape, boasting the status of being the largest...

 August 16, 2023

India needs a New Economic Policy

India, a dynamic and intricate economy, grapples with an array of challenges while embracing opportunities for growth and...

 August 15, 2023

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