2026 · Q116
Consider the following statements about the India - New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) :
- 1The FTA was signed in December, 2025.
- 2It provides duty-free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand.
- 3It includes provisions on digital trade and services.
- 4New Zealand has agreed to reduce tariffs on Indian textiles and apparel.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- A1, 3 and 4 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
UPSC's final answer key accepts all four statements on the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. These cover its signing in December 2025, duty-free access for Indian exports to New Zealand, provisions on digital trade and services, and New Zealand's tariff reductions on Indian textiles and apparel. With all four statements accepted, the correct combination is 1, 2, 3, and 4.