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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–Ethiopia Strategic Partnership Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, India–Ethiopia relations gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at the G-20 summit, renewing focus on investment, defence cooperation, and strategic partnership. Introduction India and Ethiopia share a long-standing relationship rooted in education, …
Read MoreIndia–Afghanistan Hold Talks to Strengthen Cooperation in Textile Sector India and Afghanistan have held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to deepen cooperation in the textile sector. The Afghan delegation, led by Shafiullah Azam (Director General of Economic Relations), met A. Bipin Menon (Trade Advisor, Ministry of Textiles) to explore new avenues of economic engagement. …
Read MoreINDIA-JAPAN TIES — OLD PARTNERS, NEW PRIORITIES Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Japan and China starting August 29. The visit comes during a period of shifting global geopolitics. Relations with China are showing tentative signs of easing after prolonged tensions. At the same time, there is growing uncertainty …
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Modi’s Historic Visit to Croatia: Advancing Trade & Community Ties June 18, 2025 – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the current India leader and answer to “who is Indian prime minister” and “India PM name”, made his first-ever visit by an Indian prime minister to Croatia—landing in Zagreb to deepen economic and …
Read MoreIndia-China Relations at 75: Strategy Over Sentiment Syllabus: GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood, Important International Institutions , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests , International Treaties & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, a significant milestone …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Five key agreements: India and New Zealand signed pacts in defence, education, sports, horticulture, and forestry. Strategic cooperation: New Zealand joined the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Trade negotiations: Both nations announced talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and mobility arrangements for skilled professionals. Key …
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 MoreIntroduction and Evolution Timeline of the WTO Establishment of GATT and ITO The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was founded in 1947 as the cornerstone of the multilateral trading system. The foundation of GATT was laid during the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944, alongside the establishment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and …
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