May 4-6

What is the Capacity Building on Design and Entrepreneurship (CBDE) program launched by the Ministry of Education?

A program to integrate industry expertise with academic curricula to enhance the entrepreneurial capabilities of future leaders.

Which institute is the nodal center for the CBDE program?

Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Kancheepuram

What is the objective of the CBDE program?

To instil a problem-solving approach in students, encouraging creative solutions to complex issues, and aiding in scaling up innovative ideas through mentorship from industry experts.

How many High Education Institutes (HEIs) are initially chosen for the CBDE program?

30 HEIs

Under which guidelines has the Department of Consumer Affairs identified drip pricing as a dark pattern?

Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023

What is drip pricing?

A pricing technique in which firms advertise only part of a product’s price and reveal other charges later as the customer goes through the buying process.

Why has drip pricing been identified as a dark pattern?

It is used to mislead people into paying for items or services they did not intend to purchase originally.

Which Ministry, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organized MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024?

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

What is the objective of MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024?

To revolutionize India’s growing MedTech sector by thoroughly analyzing the value chain of selected medical devices.

What is the projected growth rate of India's MedTech industry, and its estimated size by 2030?

28% annually, reaching a size of US $50 billion by 2030

What is the current market size of India's medical devices industry in Asia and globally?

4th largest market in Asia and among the top 20 globally

How much have India's medtech exports surpassed, and what is its global market share target?

Surpassed US $4 billion, targeting 10% of the global market share over the next decade

When did the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) officially come into effect?

January 1, 1995

What is the TRIPS Agreement?

The most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property rights (IPR) under the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework

Which IIT has been commissioned by the Ministry of Mines to conduct a study for designing the framework, collecting data, and formulating the State Mining Index?

IIT Dhanbad

Which digital campaign was recently launched by the Ministry of Tourism at Arabian Travel Mart held in Dubai, UAE?

Cool Summers of India campaign

Which African country has recently agreed to operationalize the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) of the National Payments Corporation (NPCI) on its Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems?

Ghana

Which CPSE has recently received a ‘No Objection Certificate’ from the Reserve Bank of India for setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), International Finance Tec-City ("GIFT"), Gandhinagar, Gujarat?

REC Ltd

What is the primary objective of the CBDE program launched by the Ministry of Education?

To integrate industry expertise with academic curricula to enhance entrepreneurial capabilities

What is the purpose of the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023?

To identify and prevent deceptive practices like drip pricing in online commerce

What is the main goal of MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024?

To address critical challenges, foster domestic manufacturing, and reduce import dependence in India's MedTech sector

What are the main areas covered under the TRIPS Agreement?

Copyright, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs, patents, layout designs of integrated circuits

What are the projections for India's MedTech industry by 2030?

Growth rate of 28% annually, reaching a market size of US $50 billion

What key event marked the 30th anniversary of the TRIPS Agreement?

Commemoration by World Trade Organization (WTO) members

Why is the MEDITECH STACKATHON 2024 significant for India's MedTech sector?

It aims to position India as a global leader in medical technology by analyzing and improving the value chain of medical devices

What does the term 'drip pricing' refer to, and why is it considered a dark pattern?

Refers to advertising only part of a product's price and revealing additional charges later, misleading consumers

What strategic benefit does the UPI partnership with Ghana aim to achieve?

Enhancing financial inclusion and digital payments in Ghana

What are the qualifications and eligibility for appointment to the GSTAT?

Outlined in the CGST Act and the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (Appointment and Conditions of Service of President and Members) Rules, 2023

What is the significance of India's medtech exports surpassing US $4 billion?

It indicates India's growing influence and capability in the global MedTech market

What is the focus of the white paper titled 'At the Helm: Women Entrepreneurs Transforming Middle India'?

Socioeconomic dynamics influencing women's entrepreneurship in Middle India

What percentage of India's MSMEs are women-led, and what are the challenges they face?

20%, facing challenges such as capital gap, data gap, visibility gap, safety gap, and network gap

What is the anticipated demographic shift in Asia by 2050 according to the "Aging Well in Asia" report?

Older people (aged 60 and above) expected to nearly double to 25.2% of the population

What is the main focus of the campaign #PlayTrue organized by NADA India?

To create awareness about clean sports and the dangers of doping