International Health Regulations (IHR) & India’s Role

International Health Regulations (IHR) & India’s Role

With reference to the International Health Regulations (IHR), consider the following statements: They are a legally binding instrument of the World Health Organization (WHO). They aim to control the international spread of disease while promoting international trade. India is not a signatory to this instrument. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

RoDTEP Scheme: Implementation & Objectives

Consider the following statements regarding the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme: It is implemented by the Ministry of Finance. It aims to reimburse taxes and duties at the central, state, and local levels which are not refunded under any other scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India-EFTA Trade Agreement (TEPA) Explained

India-EFTA Trade Agreement (TEPA) Explained

With reference to the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), consider the following statements: It is the first Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed by India to include a binding commitment to investment and job creation. All EFTA nations are members of the European Union. Under the agreement, EFTA offers 100% … Read more

RBI’s New Payments Regulatory Board: Key Facts

RBI’s New Payments Regulatory Board: Key Facts

Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Payments Regulatory Board’ recently constituted by the RBI: The Governor of the Reserve Bank is its ex officio Chairperson. It has replaced the Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems (BPSS). Its members, nominated by the central government, have a renewable tenure of 4 years. Select … Read more