Marrakesh Treaty

Accessibility for disabled people forms the cornerstone of social-justice in any country. On 30th September,2016 , Marrakesh Treaty came into force in which India has played a very significant role.

India's multi-stakeholder approach to providing texts for the blind/print disabled offers an excellent model for other countries to follow.

Let's attempt few questions on this treaty.

1) Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to Marrakesh Treaty?

i) It is an international treaty designed to help deliver specially adaptive texts for the blind/print disabled.
ii) The treaty is administered by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
iii) All the countries of the UN have joined this treaty.

a) i and ii only
b) All of the above
c) i and iii only
d) i only

2) Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the role played by India in ensuring the delivery of benefits of this treaty to the print disabled people?

a) India is the first country to ratify this treaty.
b) India has launched nationwide 'Accessible India Campaign' for universal access for people with disabilities.
c) India has launched the largest collection of online accessible books- "Sugamya Pustakalaya".
d) All of the above

Answers

1) a. So far, only 22 countries have joined the Marrakesh Treaty.
2) d

Reference :

1) World Blind Union
2) WIPO