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Discuss the challenges and opportunities created by the emerging tariff environment for India’s leather sector. How can India integrate into alternative global value chains?

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q5. Discuss the challenges and opportunities created by the emerging tariff environment for India’s leather sector. How can India integrate into alternative global value chains? (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: In the context …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

General Studies-2; Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.   Introduction The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), finalized in May 2025 after over three years of negotiations, marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This comprehensive deal encompasses goods, services, and labor mobility, aiming to double bilateral trade to …

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U.K. launches FTA negotiations with India:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Bilateral Relations.   Context: The UK government on January 13, 2022, announced the launch of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with India. This is being described as a “golden opportunity” to put British businesses at the “front of the queue” of the Indian economy.   Significance: It offers huge benefits …

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