Question Q10GS2GS2
भारत-यूके व्यापार समझौते (एफ.टी.ए.) की, बढ़ात पूर्ण और पेशेवर गतिशीलता को सुगम बनाने में प्रयोजित भूमिका को समझाएं। || Evaluate the role of the India-UK FTA in facilitating greater market access and professional mobility. (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
The recent India-UK FTA is a big step towards growing mutual trade and cooperation and is bolstering economic development.
Role in market access:
1Promotes duty relaxation of 99% of Indian exports to UK
2UK can access 90% of its trade lines duty free
But core Indian sectors like agriculture and dairy are excluded
3However access of food processing giants of UK to Indian mould vastly in ultra-processed foods being imported impacting health of Indian consumers
Role in professional mobility:
1Liberalized visa regime allows for easy exchange of labour promoting mutual growth
2Indian workers are exempt from making social security contributions for 3yrs → increases disposable income
3Comprehensive economic coupling helps mutual growth in industry under existing defence cooperation
The India-UK FTA has the potential to increase bilateral trade to $100 bn by 2040 promoting Indian economic development and soft power.
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Conclusion
The India-UK FTA has the potential to increase bilateral trade to $100 bn by 2040 promoting Indian economic development and soft power.
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Examiner score
1.4/10Open original scan
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Topper
Varun Tokas
AIR 1172023
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Effect of Policies of Developed/Developing Countries and Indian Diaspora
International Relations
Trade Agreements and Economic Partnerships
Writing Stats
169
Total words
4
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