What led to the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board?

Synopsis: A lack of effective government support provided to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board has led to its demise. Background The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) established in 2003. It aimed to specifically deal with matters of intellectual property including copyright, trademarks, patents, and geographical indications. Further, since 2007 Novartis’ patent case, the IPAB has… Continue reading What led to the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board?

Issues Associated with Election Commission of India

Synopsis: Recently, the Election Commission of India held a discussion. It was in the light of the many questions and doubts being raised regarding the model Code of Conduct and powers of ECI under Article 324. Background The Model code of conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines that ECI issues. The political parties, candidates,… Continue reading Issues Associated with Election Commission of India

IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model

Synopsis – IMD recently updated the status of the monsoon and predicted a normal monsoon this year. IMD has adopted a new Dynamical Forecast Model. It will allow farmers, government officials, disaster managers, and other stakeholders to better prepare for their activities. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is the importance of the new Dynamical monsoon Model?3 Why… Continue reading IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 20th, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – April 20th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 19, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 IMD’s new Dynamical Forecast Model2 Issues Associated with Election Commission of India3 What led to the abolition of Intellectual Property Appellate Board?4 Introducing Green Targets for Corporates5 India needs to be cautious before joining Global Minimum Tax rate IMD’s new… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 19, 2021

University cannot give up its role as a site of dissent and questioning

Synopsis: The exit of Pratap Bhanu Mehta from Ashoka University has challenged popular assumptions about the space for unregulated intellectual freedom. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why is dissent important?3 How has dissent enriched academics over the years?4 The conclusion  Introduction  Concerns about the future of the academy and the ecosystems that define its routes have risen.  The… Continue reading University cannot give up its role as a site of dissent and questioning

[Important] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Interviews Postponed

UPSC has Postponed the Interviews (Personality Tests) for Civil Services IAS, 2020. Interviews were scheduled to commence from 26th April 2021. Read the Official UPSC Notification  Due to rising Corona positive cases, UPSC held a special meeting today to review the situation. After considering health considerations and lockdown restrictions, UPSC concluded that it will not… Continue reading [Important] UPSC Civil Services 2020 Interviews Postponed

Extradition of Fugitives to India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About the case3 About Extradition4 Extradition in India 5 Principles Governing Extradition6 Status of extradition in India7 Need for Extradition 8 Issues with Extradition9 Suggestions to improve extradition10 Conclusion Introduction Recently, the U.K’s Home Secretary approved the extradition of diamond merchant Nirav Modi to India. He is wanted in India, in connection with the Punjab… Continue reading Extradition of Fugitives to India – Explained, Pointwise

India to Import “Medical Oxygen” to cater demand

What is the News? A number of states are reporting shortages of medical oxygen for a growing number of Covid-19 patients. This is why, India is planning to import 50,000 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to cater to the rising demand. Contents1 About Medical Oxygen:2 Applications in the medical field:3 Manufacturing and distribution of Cylinders4… Continue reading India to Import “Medical Oxygen” to cater demand

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