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INDIA–NEW ZEALAND FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Why in the News? Major trade pact: India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting trade, investment and mobility. Historic milestone: Agreement termed “historic” and among the fastest negotiated FTAs by India, with talks concluded within 2025. Key features of the FTA Tariff liberalisation: New …
Read MoreINDIA TESTED: FROM U.S. SANCTIONS TO ONE-SIDED TRADE DEAL Syllabus: GS 2: India and International Relations Bilateral Agreements Why in the News? India and the United States have announced a Framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal trade, following months of negotiations triggered by U.S.-imposed 50% tariffs. However, unilateral announcements from Washington and conditions linked …
Read MoreReaffirming India-Bhutan Ties Amid Strategic Shifts Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bhutan highlighted India’s commitment to strengthening ties amid Bhutan’s domestic …
Read MoreIndia-UK FTA Progress Syllabus GS 3: Indian economy Why in the News? Recently, India and the UK resumed high-level discussions to finalize the bilateral trade agreement, focusing on goods, services, and investments amid growing strategic cooperation and changing global alliances. Introduction As India and the United Kingdom move closer to signing a landmark UK-India FTA, …
Read MoreREDEFINING INDIA-AUSTRALIA STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions , Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? On June 4, 2025, Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3- India -EU trade opportunities , Diversification in trade ,WTO rules Focus : The article discusses the significant impact of new EU supply chain laws on Indian businesses, emphasizing the need for compliance to sustain and grow trade. It highlights key legislative changes, including deforestation regulation, corporate sustainability due diligence, and forced labor regulation, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? China surpasses the US as India’s top trading partner, with imports exceeding $100 billion in FY24. About China Surpasses US as India’s Top Trading Partner: Recent Development: China becomes India’s largest trading partner, overtaking the US, with imports crossing $100 billion in FY24. Trade Data: Bilateral trade between India and China …
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