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What is the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)? Assess its significance in assessing the international competitiveness of an economy.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. Q6. What is the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)? Assess its significance in assessing the international competitiveness of an economy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The recent depreciation of the Indian rupee and the debate over its becoming an …

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“Agricultural export growth is sustainable only when supported by robust food safety systems.” Examine the importance of food safety standards in agricultural exports. Analyse the challenges faced by India in ensuring compliance. Suggest suitable measures.

Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “Agricultural export growth is sustainable only when supported by robust food safety systems.” Examine the importance of food safety standards in agricultural exports. Analyse the challenges faced by India in ensuring compliance. Suggest suitable measures. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why …

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A calibrated import substitution strategy can strengthen domestic capabilities without resorting to protectionism. Analyse this statement. Evaluate its relevance for India’s export ambitions. Outline a balanced trade policy framework.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. A calibrated import substitution strategy can strengthen domestic capabilities without resorting to protectionism. Analyse this statement. Evaluate its relevance for India’s export ambitions. Outline a balanced trade policy framework. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question …

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MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy but remain peripheral in global trade integration. Critically examine. Suggest measures to enhance their export orientation.

Topic: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Q4. MSMEs are the backbone of India’s economy but remain peripheral in global trade integration. Critically examine. Suggest measures to enhance their export orientation. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question MSMEs are central to India’s growth strategy, yet their weak …

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Trade policy uncertainty is a hidden cost that disproportionately burdens developing exporters. Examine its impact on investment and supply-chain decisions.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Trade policy uncertainty is a hidden cost that disproportionately burdens developing exporters. Examine its impact on investment and supply-chain decisions. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Rising tariff volatility and differentiated market access, as highlighted …

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Examine the role of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in India’s manufacturing and trade policy. Analyse their impact on production costs and export competitiveness. Propose a calibrated approach to ensure quality assurance without constraining industrial flexibility.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q5. Examine the role of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) in India’s manufacturing and trade policy. Analyse their impact on production costs and export competitiveness. Propose a calibrated approach to ensure quality assurance without constraining industrial flexibility. (15 M) …

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Examine the opportunities created by the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for achieving India’s $1 trillion export target. Identify the structural barriers that restrict its impact. Recommend policy reforms to build resilience in India’s export growth.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q5. Examine the opportunities created by the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for achieving India’s $1 trillion export target. Identify the structural barriers that restrict its impact. Recommend policy reforms to build resilience …

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Advance Authorisation Scheme

Source:  BS Context: The government decided to ease rules under the Advance Authorisation (AA) Scheme, allowing exporters to claim duty-free benefits even if goods were shipped before licence issuance, provided the Bill of Entry is filed post licence date. About Advance Authorisation Scheme: What It Is? A foreign trade policy initiative allowing duty-free import of …

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