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WHO backs India’s proposal against “COVID-19 Vaccine Nationalism”
Early in October, 2020, India and South Africa urged the TRIPS Council of the World Health Organization to waive certain rules to scale-up research, development, manufacturing and supply of medical products to fight against COVID-19. This has been backed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What is KAPILA Campaign?
The Union Education Minister Ramesh pokhriyal nishank recently launched KAPILA campaign. It is Kalam Programme for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. The campaign was launched to celebrate the 89 birth anniversary of former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. His ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India-Denmark sign Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property Cooperation
On September 26, 2020, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs signed Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property Cooperation. Highlights The countries signed the agreement on the following To ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
NSTMIS report: India placed 3rd in scientific publication
The National Science and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS) has conducted a survey on Research and Development Statistics and Indicators 2019-20. Highlights The report says that India ranks 3rd globally in the scientific publication. The first two ranks were occupied by ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
India placed on the “Priority Watch List” for Intellectual Property Protection by the US
The United States of America has placed India on the “Priority Watch List” due to lack of measurable improvements in intellectual property framework. Highlights Along with India, the US has placed 10 countries including China in the list. The US ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
World Intellectual Property Day Observed on April 26th
April 26th, 2020 was observed as the World Intellectual Property Day on the theme of ‘Innovate for a Green Future’. About the Day The World Intellectual Property Day is observed on April 26th to raise awareness about the importance of ..
April 26: World Intellectual Property Day
Every year, the World Intellectual Property Day is marked on April 26 to encourage creativity and innovation. The day was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000. This year, the World Intellectual Property Day is being marked ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India launched
On April 18, 2020, the Union Minister of culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launched the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The list is to include 13 elements that are already included in UNESCO Representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage ..