BIOETHICS BIOSAFETY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Question Papes (2008, Reg)

SET : 1

1. a) Explain the problems associated with ethics with suitable example. b) Explain the key principles of bioethics with suitable example.
2. Explain the key provision in the convention on biological diversity.
3. Explain the following: a) Frame work of bio safety regulations in India b) India's environment act of 1986.
4. Illustrate good practices and regulations; and correlate to the life of a drug, starting from basic research to the manufacturing of drug.
5. Write short notes on: a) Invention b) Term of Patent c) Resolution of patent d) TRIPS.
6. a) IsS UPOV appropriate for developing countries? IS there any alteration to UPOV? Explain. b) Explain PPVFR, 2001.
7. Write short notes on : a) UPOV b) GATT c) WIPO d) PCT
8. Discuss the role and responsibilities of WTO.

SET : 2

1. a) Give the reasons behind acceptance or rejection of genetic manipulations. b) Discuss cross cultural bioethics.
2. Explain the following: a) Cartagena protocol on biosafety b) AIA
3. a) Write the protocols for approval of new transgenic events. b) Discuss about Swaminathan committee recomendations.
4. a) Total quality management. b) QA unit and their responsibilities.
5. Explain the following: a) Patent infringement b) Conditions to which grant of patents are subjected c) Ground of opposition to the grant of patents.
6. a) Describe the exclusive rights of a copy rights owner. b) How can one obtain and enforce his/her copyrights right?
7. Discuss Budapest treaty on the international recognition of the deposit of microorganisms.
8. Explain the role of GAIT and WTO in agricultural subsidies.

SET :3

1. a) Explain future bioethical conflicts in biotechnology. b) Discuss the global issues of technology transfer.
2. Explain in detail the regulations involved in transboundary movement of the LMO's.
3. Write short notes on the following: a) DBT guidelines in approval of transgenesis. b) Transgenic research in agriculture.
4. Explain the following: a) Archiving of Data. b) GLP inspections and enforcement.
5. a) Explain the concept of IP. b) Explain step by step procedure for obtaining a non provisional patent with neat diagram.
6. a) What is the trade sacret and what is not-trade secret? b) HOw patents and trade marks are complimentary?
7. Explain the following : a) PTC b) Madrid system for international registration of trade marks.
8. Explain the following : a) Trade without discrimination b) Open trade.

SET :4

1. Define the term beneficence and write the significance.
2. Explain the following : a) Benefits and risks of GMO's b) NIH guidelines for Biosafety.
3. Explain the following : a) FAO b) Biotechnology industry and rDNA research.
4. Explain the following : a) Archiving of Data b) GLP inspections and enforcement.
5. Explain the following : a) IPR and traditional medicine b) Technology measures which are used to prevent and infringement.
6. a) Enforcement of farmers rights in India. b) Role of TRIPS and UPOV in protecting plant varieties.
7. a) Discuss about Hauge system for the international conventions for the protection of new plant varieties. b) Explain about Brene convention on trade mark rights.
8. a) Explain the role of GATT and WTO in agricultural subsidies. b) Role of WTO in liberalizing trade