Mains Answer Writing - 6 Jul, 2026
GS3
Economy
10 marks
"In the digital economy, protection of intellectual property extends beyond patents to securing global manufacturing supply chains." Examine this statement in the light of the recent Tata Electronics data breach involving Apple.
Tips for your answer
- ✅ 1. Treat the issue as one of economic competitiveness and supply-chain resilience, not merely a cyberattack.
- ✅ 2. Remember examples such as the Tata Electronics–Apple data breach, Make in India, India Semiconductor Mission, and CERT-In for value addition.
- ✅ 3. Avoid discussing only patents and copyrights; include trade secrets, confidential manufacturing data, cybersecurity and supply-chain governance for a holistic answer.
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