world focus magazine

world focus magazine 

world focus magazine Published this article page no  121 India needs to do more in the field of patent enforcement compulsory licensing regulatory data protection transparency in reporting seizures by customs signing Singapore Treaty on Law of Trade Marks and Patent Law Treaty. 73  The Patent Law Treaty (PLT) was adopted in 2000 with the aim of harmonizing and streamlining formal procedures with respect to national and regional patent applications and patents and making such procedures more user friendly.  Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks aims to create a modern and dynamic international framework for the harmonization of administrative trademark registration procedures.  India is not a signatory to both the treaties. National IPR Policy 2016 National IPR Policy is a vision document that aims to create and exploit synergies between all forms of intellectual property (IP) concerned statutes and agencies. Seven objectives of IPR Policy  IPR Awareness To create public awareness about the economic social and cultural benefits of IPRs.  Generation of IPRs To stimulate the generation of IPRs.  Legal and Legislative Framework To have strong and effective IPR laws which balance the interests of owners with larger public interest.  Administration and Management To modernise and strengthen service oriented IPR administration  Commercialization of IPRs Get value for IPRs through commercialization world focus magazine buy.

 

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pratiyogita darpan hindi

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pratiyogita darpan hindi Published this article page no  114 Demineralisation of Water after RO It leads to loss of precious minerals like Calcium and Magnesium which causes issues such aso Soft water (i.e. water low in calcium and magnesium) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to hard water. o When used for cooking soft water was found to cause substantial losses of all essential elements from food (vegetables meat cereals). Such losses may reach up to 60 % for magnesium and calcium or even more for some other microelements. Limitations in removing other toxic impurities The RO technology is limited to the removal of excess TDS and doesnt work in cleaning other impurities or metals in water.  Wastage of water Present RO systems recover only 20 per cent of water while 80 per cent go waste.  Misleading advertisements by RO manufacturers Certain manufacturers in India make incorrect claims about water having high arsenic and fluoride contamination being treatable by RO technology. Provisions of the draft notification  Prohibition of MWPS in BIS compliant water supply areas at the Point of Use or at the Point of Entry for purification.  MWPS installed by commercial or industrial purpose shall operate within the provision of The Water (Prevention and Control of Water Pollution) Act 1974 pratiyogita darpan hindi buy.

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Shine india monthly magazine

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Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no  109 The project will help India develop indigenous capacity to generate maintain analyze utilize and communicate largescale genome data in a scalable manner. Applications of the Project  Predictive and Preventive Healthcare The outcomes of the project will help in faster and efficient diagnosis of rare genetic diseases. o This will also help in determining epidemiology of genetic diseases to enable cost effective genetic tests enabling efficient diagnosis of heritable cancers etc.  Precision medicine This will help to understand the type and nature of diseases and traits that comprise the diverse Indian population. For example Vysy community in Andhra Pradesh possess a genetic mutation that renders them susceptible to a category of anaesthetics. Genome sequencing can help to prepare customised and targeted treatments for them.  Scientific research Mapping the genetic diversity of India would further improve scientific understanding of evolution both from a biological (intra and interspecies interaction speciesecology interactions etc) and sociological (migration patterns rituals etc) point of view. Challenges  Data storage and privacy There are concerns regarding anonymity and misuse of genetic data without informed consent in the absence of data privacy law in place Shine india monthly magazine buy.

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Banking services chronicle

Banking services chronicle 

Banking services chronicle Published this article page no  52 Balance of Power The SCS borders three U.S. treaty allies Japan South Korea and the Philippines. In addition SCS borders Southeast Asian nations that are current emerging or potential U.S. partner countries such as Singapore Vietnam and Indonesia. China growing presence in SCS has visibly challenged the international system and US hegemony in the region.  Militarisation of South China Sea Both China and US have escalated their military presence in SCS. These developments have provoked apprehensions among both littorals as well as countries external to the region as all of them have an interest in ensuring that commercial and military access across the Pacific remains unimpeded. Global Response  Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been working with China on an official code of conduct to avoid clashes in the disputed waters. A binding agreement has been discussed for years to little avail but in August 2018 it was revealed all the parties had agreed on a single draft negotiating text. o Except for China the other claimants in the South China Sea (Brunei Malaysia the Philippines and Vietnam) are members of the ASEAN  The United States has stepped up its military activity and naval presence in the region in recent years including freedom of navigation operations (FONOPs).  India has favoured inclusivity and plurality. Institutions and orders need to be consultative and nonprescriptive respectful of the regions preference for consensusbased approaches. Freedom of Navigation Operations  Freedom of Navigation Operations are operations by U.S. naval and air forces that reinforce internationallyrecognized rights and freedoms by challenging excessive maritime claims.  The particulars of each operation are determined by the excessive maritime claim that is being protested. United Nations Convention for the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)  Banking services chronicle buy.

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Banking services chronicle Published this article page no  51 Natural Resource The sea is believed to contain major reserves of natural resources such as natural gas and oil.  Fisheries It accounts for 10% of the worlds fisheries making it a key source of food for hundreds of millions of people. Issues with South China Sea  Territorial conflict Philippines Vietnam China Brunei Taiwan and Malaysia hold different sometimes overlapping territorial claims over the sea based on various accounts of history and geography. 19 o China claims more than 80 per cent. Chinas ninedash line is a geographical marker used to assert its claim. It stretches as far as 2000km from the Chinese mainland reaching waters close to Indonesia and Malaysia. o China insists Chinese fishermen are free to conduct activities in their traditional fishing ground which partly overlaps with Indonesias EEZ around the Natuna island group. o Vietnam claims sovereignty over the Paracel Islands and the Spratly Islands. o Philippines asserts ownership of the Spratly archipelago and the Scarborough Shoal o Brunei and Malaysia have claimed sovereignty over southern parts of the sea and some of Spratly Islands.  Violation of International rules In 2016 China rejected UNCLOS Arbitral Tribunal ruling. o Tribunal said that China cannot claim historic rights to resources in the waters within a ninedash line encompassing much of the South China Sea if these waters are within the exclusive economic zone or EEZ of other coastal states. o Arbitration was initiated by the Philippines and considered the legality of Chinas NineDash Line Chinese island construction within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone and resource exploitation in disputed waters among other issues Banking services chronicle buy. 

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Banking services chronicle Published this article page no 50  India should collaborate with foreign partners for research and development of the future technologies.  A strong legal framework should be developed to minimize the uncertainties of emerging technologies poses.  It should state its concerns at global platform regarding the risk of these technologies.  The policy of nonproliferation of harmful military technologies should be adhered.  There is a need of creating a pool of skillful diplomats specializing in Digital Diplomacy. SOUTH CHINA SEA Why in news? China has reportedly deployed an airship near South China Sea (SCS) to monitor and control military activity in the area by other countries especially the United States. Importance of South China Sea  Strategic Location It is a key commercial thoroughfare connecting Asia with Europe and Africa.  One third of global shipping or a total of US$3.37 trillion of international trade passes through the South China Sea. o It is estimated that around 80 percent of Beijings imports of oil reach the country through the South China Sea after passing the Strait of Malacca. o Up to 97% of Indias total International trade volume is sea borne half of which passes through the strait of Malacca. In addition ASEAN constitutes one of Indias largest trade partners. Any instability in the SCS would adversely affect the shipping lanes and have a knockon effect on Indias economy Banking services chronicle buy. 

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pratiyogita darpan hindi

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pratiyogita darpan hindi Published this article page no  118 Namibia Local communities across the country are granted the right to use and capitalize on the benefits of using wildlife and other natural resources within the boundaries of communal conservancies. o that wealth and growth can be measured as GDP alone whereas most people seek many kinds of wealth and balance one against another in the decisions they make.  Economic growth has come at the expense of environment The industrial revolution has helped in the rise of GDP and provided the livelihood for many people. However global warming and environmental degradation has an impact on almost everyone. o The poor people are more vulnerable to the consequences of climate change in terms of violent weather and floods.  Green economy can bring resilience to climate change as it is basically an amalgamation of all the processes and services which helps towards minimizing environmental degradation.  Green economy will place a value on Nature through taxation and other means of regulation. o It will seek to maximize natural capital social capital and intellectual capital as well as financial capital. Challenges to Green Economy  Might slow down economic development during first few years and negatively impact poverty reduction programmes and industrial growth. o Such a shift requires necessary infrastructure and adequate time to be implemented pratiyogita darpan hindi buy.

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