Why has the Indian Parliament cleared the second amendment of the country's patents bill?

  • A
    To address issues like patent terms,emergency provisions,and research and development initiatives.
  • B
    To ban all foreign pharmaceutical companies from operating in India.
  • C
    To increase the cost of essential medicines for the public.
  • D
    To remove all intellectual property rights from agricultural products.

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