External Sector of India: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Indian Economy)
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UPSC 2017Indian Economy · External Sector of India
Q1. 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?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy of India, adopted in 2016, serves as a comprehensive vision document to guide the future development of IPRs in the country. The policy reaffirms India’s dedication to international agreements, including the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. This commitment ensures that India’s IPR framework aligns with global standards and obligations.
Statement 2 is correct: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), formerly known as the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is designated as the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. DPIIT is responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of IPR laws and policies.
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2017
(c) Both 1 and 2
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This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on External Sector of India (Indian Economy), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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