Indias Trade Policy And Institutions

A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on certain products which correspond to a specific geographical location or origin GIs have been defined under Article 22(1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement. **Banaras Brocades and Sarees** are textiles produced in Varanasi (formerly known as Banaras), Uttar Pradesh. They have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, which recognizes their unique qualities and characteristics associated with the geographic region of Varanasi. **Tirupati Laddu** is a sweet dish offered as prasad (religious offering) at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, recognizing its association with the temple and the unique recipe and preparation methods used. Therefore, the correct answer is 1 and 3 only.

The terms "amber box," "blue box," and "green box" are often associated with the agriculture sector and are commonly used in discussions related to international trade negotiations, particularly within the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture. * **Amber Box:** This refers to domestic support measures considered to distort agricultural production and trade. These measures typically include price supports, production subsidies, and other forms of support that are considered trade-distorting. * **Blue Box:** This category includes domestic support measures that are considered less trade-distorting compared to those in the amber box. However, they still involve certain constraints or conditions aimed at limiting their trade-distorting effects. * **Green Box:** These are domestic support measures that are considered minimally or non-trade-distorting. They typically include subsidies that are tied to environmental or rural development objectives, as well as certain types of direct income support that do not distort trade significantly.

**Statement 1 is Correct:** The National IPR Policy does reiterate India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement). The Doha Development Agenda aimed to clarify and improve specific aspects of the TRIPS Agreement, particularly focusing on flexibilities for developing countries. India, as a developing nation, is entitled to certain flexibilities in implementing the TRIPS Agreement, such as using compulsory licensing to ensure access to affordable medicines. **Statement 2 is Correct:** The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal agency for the development and implementation of IPR policy in India, earlier its name was the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion. Hence, option C is the correct answer.