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World Trade Organization and Global Trade Regimes

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy

The WTO sets multilateral trade rules, resolving disputes and reducing barriers. India, a founding member, balances developing-country interests with progressive liberalization. Key issues revolve around agricultural subsidies, intellectual property rights, and e-commerce rules. Understanding the Doha Development Agenda and India’s stance on public stockholding for food security is crucial for mains. Additionally, note preferential trade agreements (RCEP, EU-FTA) and how they differ from full-fledged WTO obligations. Exam questions may probe how India navigates global trade tensions or uses “special and differential treatment” provisions to safeguard domestic sectors.

Practice Questions

Which of the following best describes “capital formation”?

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Which of the following is considered a public good?

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What does the term “national income” refer to?

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Which of the following is NOT part of the World Bank Group?

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Which of the following statements best defines Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

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What is “fiscal stimulus”?

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What is the term for the ability of an economy to produce more output from the same inputs?

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What is meant by “crowding out” in economics?

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What is meant by “monetary policy”?

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