Intellectual Property Rights, IPR
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Foreign nuclear technology must have its design certified in country-of-origin, Pg29
Draft SHANTI Act rules mandate foreign nuclear technology certification in country-of-origin, allowing private participation and captive power generation, while addressing liability.
Deflating the wind in the willows, Pg11
Kashmir's renowned willow bat industry faces raw material shortages, climate change, and smuggling despite international fame and GI tag, prompting government revival efforts.
Parliament Question: Innovation Ecosystem
Government boosts innovation ecosystem with new policies, funding, and initiatives, propelling India to 38th in Global Innovation Index.
APEDA Facilitates First-Ever Export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by Sea Route from Bihar to Australia
APEDA facilitates first-ever sea export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia, boosting farmer income by 18% and global market access.
Cut, copy: Why books are being destroyed to feed AI, Pg12
AI companies are controversially destroying physical books through 'destructive scanning' for training data, raising significant copyright and ethical concerns among booksellers and authors.
GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands
India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.
Slew of technologies developed to enable electrically rechargeable Zinc-air batteries
SASTRA University pioneers patented nanofluid electrolyte, boosting Zinc-air battery efficiency for cheaper, safer green energy storage and electric mobility in India.
India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement
India and Israel conclude second FTA negotiation round in New Delhi, pushing for a comprehensive, mutually beneficial trade agreement to boost bilateral economic ties.
PARLIAMENT QUESTION: COMMERCIALISATION AND TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT-DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGIES
Government drives technology commercialization through NRDC, CSIR, DBT, and DST, licensing 1,000+ innovations, fostering startups, and generating significant revenue.
ICMR transfers three indigenous biomedical technologies to advance cancer and infectious disease solutions
ICMR transfers SHetA2 for cervical cancer and two next-gen enteric vaccines to Indian manufacturers, boosting indigenous, affordable healthcare solutions.
Initiatives to Strengthen Seed Sector
Government boosts seed sector with 3,236 new varieties, SATHI portal, and global partnerships, enhancing climate resilience and agricultural productivity.
Govt. asks Telegram to take proactive anti-piracy action, Pg8
I&B Ministry demands Telegram implement proactive anti-piracy measures, citing IT Rules 2021 for platform accountability, following recent ban.
Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10
Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.
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