GS3 · 15 marks · 250 words
How do intellectual property rights affect farmers' access to seeds, innovations, and traditional knowledge? What role does the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Act play in balancing farmers' interests with those of seed companies?
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Syllabus: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
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