The state of knowledge on disaster risk
As part of the development process for a global research agenda for risk-informed development, this paper provides context, baseline information and a ‘state of knowledge’ on disaster risk science. Recognizing
Science And Technology
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Global Innovation Index2021: tracking innovation through the COVID-19 crisis
Despite the economic devastation wrought by COVID-19, the new technology sector continued to thrive and prosper last year, the UN’s intellectual property agency said in a new report. According to the findings
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One hundred and sixty first report on review of the intellectual property rights regime in India
In view of significance of a strong IPR regime, the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce, in this Report, has observed and analysed the overall scenario of IPR regime in India
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UNESCO science report: the race against time for smarter development
Although spending on science has risen worldwide, greater investment is needed in the face of growing crises, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recommended in a new
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Draft National Geospatial Policy, 2021
The Department of Science & Technology has recently issued revised guidelines on 15th February, 2021 to liberalize the field of Geo-spatial Sector in the country for acquiring and producing Geospatial
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Advancing youth-centred digital ecosystems in Africa in a post-Covid-19 world
This publication is the first of two to explore the findings and insights from an online global consultation, held in July 2020, exploring young Africans’ use of digital technologies in different areas
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Technology and innovation report 2021
Recent developments in frontier technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology, have shown tremendous potential for sustainable development. Yet, they also risk increasing
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The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 25.02.2021, notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics
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Guidelines for acquiring and producing Geospatial Data and Geospatial Data Services including Maps
This is a major landmark reforms in the country's mapping policy. Under this the government has announced liberalisation of norms governing the acquisition and production of geospatial data. This is aimed
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Draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021
On February 09, 2021, the Government of India vide the Ministry of Commerce and Industry published the draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the “new draft Rules”) as a proposal