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Varun TokasAIR 117· 2023

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)

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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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1.4/10

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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

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