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Factors which led to India’s stride in International IP Index 2019
In the International IP Index 2019 released by U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC), India has surged almost 20 per cent and climbed eight places in the IP Index rankings from 44th to 36th. The report cites ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
International IP Index 2019: Key Facts about India
The International IP Index 2019 released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) makes the following observations related to India: India experienced its second consecutive year of growth in the IP global ranking, jumping eight places ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
International IP Index 2019: Key Facts
The U.S. Chamber Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) has released the International IP Index 2019. The Index aims to create a roadmap for countries that aspire to foster economic growth and global competitiveness through stronger IP. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
US approves sale of two missile defence systems for Air India One
The US President has approved the sale of two missile defence systems for Air India One. The two missile defence systems Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCAM) and Self-Protection Suites (SPS) will enhance the security of planes flying the prime minister and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
RBI Sixth bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement 2018-19: Key Facts
The important facts related to the RBI’s sixth bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2018-19 is listed below: RBI has relaxed the CPI or retail inflation forecasts for India in FY20. Because of the low inflation forecasts, RBI has decided to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
President Trump Nominates David Malpass for the Presidency of World Bank
The US President Trump has nominated David Malpass for the post of the president of the World Bank. David Malpass David Malpass had held senior roles in the US Treasury during the Reagan and George HW Bush administrations. He has ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Arundhati Scheme of Assam
The government of Assam has announced a new scheme called Arundhati to provide gold at free of cost to the brides. Arundhati Scheme The important features of the scheme are: Under the scheme, the government of Assam aims to provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Vidarbha claim 2nd successive Ranji Trophy
The defending champions Vidarbha won the 85th Ranji Trophy title. The defending champions defeated Saurashtra by 78 runs in the final. Score Card of the Ranji Final Clash Vidarbha: 312 and 200 Saurashtra: 307 and 127 Aditya Sarwate of was ..