Art & Culture MCQs - 2026-08-22

Ancient texts, especially those centuries old, are generally in the public domain, meaning copyright issues are typically not a concern. The main challenges involve the physical condition of the manuscripts, the need for specialized technology and expertise, and the complex task of creating accurate and searchable digital records.

The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), established in 2003 under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is dedicated to documenting, conserving, and making accessible the vast manuscript wealth of India, including through digitization.

Digitization helps in the long-term preservation of fragile manuscripts by reducing physical handling and makes them accessible to a global audience of researchers, students, and the general public without risking damage to the originals.

The primary objective of a GI tag is to identify goods originating from a specific geographical territory, possessing qualities or a reputation due to that origin, thereby protecting the producers from unfair competition and consumers from deceptive products.

The Geographical Indications Registry, functioning under the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM), which is part of Intellectual Property India (under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade - DPIIT), is responsible for administering the GI Act in India.

The Kanjeevaram Silk Sarees received their Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2005, recognizing their unique origin and traditional craftsmanship from Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.