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GI Tags: Safeguarding India’s Cultural Heritage GS Paper 2 – Governance / IPR

Question: Examine the role of GI tags in preserving India’s intangible cultural heritage. How effective are they in international disputes? Answer: Geographical Indications (GI) play a critical role in preserving intangible cultural heritage by granting legal recognition to goods associated with a particular geographical region and traditional knowledge. India, under the GI Act, 1999, has …

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