Source: ET Context: India flagged off its first export consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot (Punjab) to Doha (Qatar), facilitated by APEDA. About Litchi: What it is? Litchi is a juicy, aromatic fruit rich in sugars, vitamins, and minerals. It belongs to the Sapindaceae family and is consumed fresh, canned, or dried. Origin: Native to …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Important Bilateral Agreements. Context: The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the biggest bilateral trade pact between the two major economies, was activated on 1st May. The agreement was signed on February 18 between the two sides. As per the CEPA signed between India and the UAE: …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral agreements. Context: India – Canada have agreed to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations to unlock full potential of bilateral trade. They are also considering an Interim Agreement or Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) that could bring early commercial gains to both the countries. Need for: …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: India and the United Arab Emirates have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). What is CEPA and how is it different from FTA? It is a kind of free trade pact which covers negotiation on the trade in services and investment, …
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