CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Parties agree to co-operate in the strengthening of the Intellectual Property Offices, both in India and in United States, for the benefit of their respective industry and citizens.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cabinet approves MoU with Italy for Disaster Risk Reduction Highlights MoU was signed between National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) of India and Department of Civil Protection of the Presidency of Council ..

Detailed explanation-3: -This MoU will go a long way in fostering the cooperation between India and Denmark, and provide opportunities to both countries to learn from the experience of each other, especially in terms of best practices followed in the other country.

Detailed explanation-4: -Geneva, September 8, 1998 Both treaties will be binding on India as of December 7, 1998. With these accessions, there are now 151 countries which are party to the Paris Convention and 98 countries party to the PCT. The Director General of WIPO, Dr. Kamil Idris, warmly welcomed India’s accession to the two treaties.

Detailed explanation-5: -1891 – Madrid Agreement With the adoption of the Madrid Agreement, the first international IP filing service is launched: the Madrid System for the international registration of marks.