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India-UK CETA Comes Into Force

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  1. Question 1Answer C

    On which date did the India-UK CETA take effect?

    • 24 July 2025
    • 1 August 2026
    • Correct answer: 15 July 2026
    • 6 May 2026

    Core Trigger: The India-UK CETA took effect 15 July 2026, a year after its 24 July 2025 signing.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer B

    The Double Contribution Convention extends the UK social security exemption from three years to how many?

    • Four years
    • Correct answer: Five years
    • Seven years
    • Ten years

    Companion: A Double Contribution Convention began the same day, extending the UK social security exemption from three to five years.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer B

    Which UK minister signed the CETA with Piyush Goyal?

    • Peter Kyle
    • Correct answer: Jonathan Reynolds
    • David Lammy
    • Rachel Reeves

    Signatories: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Jonathan Reynolds signed before PM Modi and then UK PM Keir Starmer; Andy Burnham is PM since 20 July 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    How many chapters does the India-UK CETA have?

    • Correct answer: 30
    • 24
    • 40
    • 18

    Structure: CETA has 30 chapters, including a procurement chapter the UK calls India's first comprehensive one.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The UK gives zero duty on about 99% of India's tariff lines. 2. India liberalises 90% of its own tariff lines.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Data Point: The UK gives zero duty on about 99% of India's tariff lines; India liberalises 90% of its own.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    Whisky duty falls from 150% to 75% and then to what level?

    • 50%
    • 30%
    • Correct answer: 40%
    • 25%

    Key Concessions: Whisky duty falls from 150% to 75%, then 40%; car duty falls from up to 110% to 10% within quota.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    In which city was the CETA signed?

    • New Delhi
    • Correct answer: London
    • Edinburgh
    • Chequers

    Venue: Signed in London; talks ended on 6 May 2025 after fourteen rounds.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer D

    Which May 2021 document lifted ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership?

    • Horizon 2047
    • Vision 2047
    • Joint Declaration 2022
    • Correct answer: Roadmap 2030

    Founded: Roadmap 2030 (May 2021) lifted ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, targeting US$100 billion trade by 2030.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer A

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The UAE CEPA came into force on 1 May 2022. 2. The Oman CEPA came into force on 1 June 2025.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Landmark: Earlier pacts: UAE CEPA (1 May 2022), Australia ECTA (29 December 2022), EFTA TEPA (1 October 2025), Oman CEPA (1 June 2026).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer B

    The CETA opens a UK procurement market worth about how much to Indian suppliers?

    • GBP 50 billion
    • Correct answer: GBP 90 billion
    • GBP 120 billion
    • GBP 30 billion

    Procurement: It opens a UK procurement market worth about GBP 90 billion to Indian suppliers.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 094, point 11

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