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Years covered: 2016–2025
Exam years: 5
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Q1 2025 Mains GS3

What are the challenges before the Indian economy when the world is moving away from free trade and multilateralism to protectionism and bilateralism? How can these challenges be met? (Answer in 150 words)

Answer explanation
Introduction Protectionism, supply-chain weaponisation and bilateral trade deals are weakening predictable multilateral commerce.…

EconomyInternational tradeProtectionism
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Q2 2024 Prelims GS

Consider the following statements:
1. India is a member of the International Grains Council.
2. A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. 1 only✓
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer explanation
1 only Statement 1 is correct: India is a member of the International Grains Council, an intergovernmental body concerned with cooperation and transparency in the international grains market. Statement 2 is incorrect.…

Indian economyInternational grains councilInternational trade
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