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Consider the following statements:

1. The WIPO treaty aims to harmonize the rights of biodiverse countries and traditional wisdom with global Intellectual Property Rights.
2. India 's rich biodiversity and traditional knowledge gain recognition and protection under the WIPO treaty.
3. The treaty includes a disclosure requirement for patent applicants regarding the origin of genetic resources in claimed inventions.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) aims to preserve medicinal formulations to prevent erroneous patents.
2. The Patents (Amendment) Act, 2005, requires disclosure of the origin of biological resources in patent applications.
3. The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) preserves and utilizes animal genetic diversity in India.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Cyclone Remal triggered landslides in Northeast India, highlighting the need for multi-hazard disaster resilience.
2. Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Assam are particularly vulnerable to landslides.
3. The Landslide Atlas of India focuses on assessing risks and monitoring landslides.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The Neem case involved a controversy over a US patent for turmeric 's wound healing properties.
2. The Basmati rice case led to the revocation of a US patent due to prior Indian knowledge.
3. The Wheat varieties case resulted in the revocation of a European patent due to evidence from India.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. The National Gene Bank in India safeguards genetic diversity for future use.
2. The Plant Varieties and Farmers ’Rights (PPV &FR) Act, 2001 ensures fair benefits for farmers and breeders sharing Plant Genetic Resources.
3. The Trademark Act, 1999, mandates the disclosure of biological resource origins in patent applications.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The WIPO treaty requires contracting parties to enforce disclosure obligations for patent applicants regarding the origin of genetic resources in claimed inventions.
Statement-II: This requirement helps prevent the misappropriation of traditional knowledge and genetic resources.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) is an initiative by the Indian government to document traditional knowledge in digital form.
Statement-II: The main objective of TKDL is to preserve traditional knowledge for future generations.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Landslides in Northeast India are primarily caused by deforestation and construction activities.
Statement-II: Human activities are significant contributors to landslide vulnerability in this region.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The National Gene Bank in India is designed to preserve both plant and animal genetic resources.
Statement-II: The National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) is responsible for the preservation of plant genetic diversity.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The WIPO treaty establishes global benchmarks for the protection of genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
Statement-II: These benchmarks ensure that all countries have the same level of protection for their genetic resources and traditional knowledge.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following pairs:

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The AMRUT 2.0 scheme aims to achieve universal water supply coverage.
Statement-II: This objective is part of the mission to improve basic infrastructure in selected cities.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: AMRUT 2.0 focuses on promoting a circular water economy.
Statement-II: The scheme includes the development of City Water Balance Plans (CWBP) for water management.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched due to deteriorating air quality in Indian cities.
Statement-II: AMRUT 1.0 had adequately addressed air quality concerns in urban areas.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: AMRUT 2.0 includes initiatives like Pey Jal Survekshan and a Technology Sub-Mission for Water.
Statement-II: These initiatives are designed to improve urban water management and promote the use of advanced water technologies.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: The AMRUT scheme has had significant positive impacts on women 's lives by improving access to water.
Statement-II: Women can now spend less time fetching water and more time on productive activities.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

The “Colombo Process ”is associated with which of the following? 

Kendu leaves are primarily used in the production of which of the following products? 

‘Pravaah Portal ’, recently seen in the news, is launched by which institution? 

She was a prominent ruler of the Holkar dynasty; British historian John Keay called her ‘The Philosopher Queen ’for her insightful political observations. She was  

Consider the following statements:

1. The NSE is the largest stock exchange in India in terms of total market capitalization.
2. The NSE was established in 1992 and started trading in 1994.
3. The NSE introduced electronic screen-based trading in India.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?