SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY

Question 1

 “It is time for India’s leaders to recognize the positive role that IP can play in fostering growth and improving citizens’ wellbeing. The reality is that IP protection is an economic engine that developing-country citizens should not have to forego”. Comment (200 words)

Source:

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/rod-hunter-emphasizes-the-importance-of-strong-ip-protections-for-sustained-gdp-growth-and-job-creation

http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/rod-hunter-why-india-needs-to-take-intellectual-property-seriously-114011100711_1.html

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/misplaced-concerns-over-our-ipr-regime/article5737021.ece

Question 2

“Public understanding of science is an important dimension of introducing and reaching the benefits of modern science and technology to the people. Comment on the efforts of government in creating scientific temper in the society. (200 words)

 Source: Open ended