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What rank does India hold in the International IP Index 2024?
The Intellectual Property Appellate Board was dissolved in 2021.
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Name one challenge in India's Intellectual Property enforcement.
Under-resourced judiciary
India's score in the International IP Index 2024 is ____%.
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Match the following countries with their rank in the International IP Index 2024:
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What impact does the judiciary have on Intellectual Property rights in India?
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Building awareness on Intellectual Property is not considered necessary in India.
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What is the maximum financial support provided by the Scheme for Building Awareness on Intellectual Property per program?
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What is the primary purpose of legal rights given to creators and inventors?
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The Bureau of Energy Efficiency was established under the Energy Management Act of 2001.
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What was the theme of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's 22nd Foundation Day celebration?
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The Scheme for Building Awareness on Intellectual Property aims to improve awareness among _____ .
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Which state ranked first in the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023?
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Match the following groups with their energy consumption category:
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The State Energy Efficiency Index assesses 36 states and UTs using only qualitative indicators.
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When was the Bureau of Energy Efficiency established?
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What is the maximum turnover a startup can have to qualify for the SIPP Scheme?
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A startup will still be considered a startup if it has been registered for more than ten years.
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What is the primary purpose of the SIPP Scheme?
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The SIP-EIT Scheme aims to provide financial support to startups in the __________ and information technology sectors.
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Match the following eligibility criteria with the correct descriptions:
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Which entity bears the fee for startups when they use an IP Facilitator under the SIPP Scheme?
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A startup that has been certified by the start-up certification board is entitled to benefits from the SIPP Scheme.
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What must a startup achieve in order to qualify for the SIPP Scheme?
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Study Notes
Scheme for Building Awareness on Intellectual Property
- Financial support of up to Rs. 1 lakh per program for organizing awareness sessions on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- Aims to enhance IPR awareness among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Bureau of Energy Efficiency Insights
- The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) commemorated its 22nd Foundation Day on March 1, 2024.
- Theme for the event: "Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India."
- Established on March 1, 2002, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- BEE's mission focuses on reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023
- SEEI 2023 evaluates 36 states and Union Territories (UTs) using 65 qualitative and quantitative indicators across seven sectors.
- Sectors assessed include Buildings, Industry, Municipal Services, Transport, Agriculture, Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs), and Cross-Sector Initiatives.
- States categorized based on Total Final Energy Consumption (TFEC):
- Group 1: >15 MTOE
- Group 2: 5-15 MTOE (e.g., Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana)
- Group 3: 1-5 MTOE (e.g., Assam, Goa, Himachal Pradesh)
- Group 4: <1 MTOE (e.g., Chandigarh, Meghalaya)
Intellectual Property Overview
- Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the human intellect, protected under law.
- Types of Intellectual Property include:
- Copyright
- Patents
- Trademark
- Industrial Design
- Trade Secret
- Geographical Indications
- IP Rights grant legal protections to creators and inventions for a specified period and can be transferred or sold.
India's International IP Index Ranking
- India ranks 42nd in the US Chamber’s International IP Index 2024 with an overall score of 38.64%.
- The United States leads the index with a score of 95.48%, followed by the United Kingdom (94.12%) and France (93.12%).
- Challenges within India's IP framework include:
- Dissolution of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board in 2021.
- Under-resourced judiciary affecting IP rights enforcement.
- Insufficient protections for biopharmaceutical IP rights.
Scheme for Start-Ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP)
- Launched in 2016 to support Start-Ups in accessing IP protections.
- Facilitates filing and processing of patent, design, or trademark applications through designated IP Facilitators, with fees covered by the government.
- Eligibility criteria for Start-Ups:
- Must be registered in India or within the last ten years.
- Cannot exceed Rs. 25 crores turnover in early years or ten years since registration.
- Focus on technology-driven product or process innovation.
- Must obtain certification from the start-up certification board.
SIP-EIT Scheme
- Aims to provide financial assistance to electronics and information technology Start-Ups and MSMEs.
- Supports international patent filing and recognizes global IP capabilities.
- Aims to foster growth in the Information and Communication Technology and Electronics (ICTE) sector.
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Explore the latest developments in Intellectual Property Rights and Energy Efficiency in India. This quiz covers the awareness programs aimed at MSMEs and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's initiatives. Test your knowledge on energy transition and its impact on the economy.
