UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·science-and-technology·ipr and biotechnology

With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements: 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2Correct
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. India's National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy, approved in 2016, aims to create a robust IPR regime in the country. It explicitly reiterates India's commitment to its international obligations, including the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement under the World Trade Organization (WTO). Statement 2 is correct. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), previously known as the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is the nodal agency for all matters concerning Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in India.
science-and-technology: With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements: 1. It reiterate
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