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Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Expansion

Subject: Current Affairs

Description

The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) was expanded in 2024 to include more indigenous medicinal formulations and cultural expressions. Details: Managed by the Ministry of AYUSH, the digital repository aims to protect traditional knowledge from biopiracy. Previous UPSC Q (2018): "What is the significance of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library?" Important for culture, intellectual property, and social policy.

Summary

TKDL expansion safeguards India’s traditional knowledge and heritage.