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UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2026

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  1. Question 1Answer D

    UNCTAD released its Trade and Development Report 2026 on which date?

    • 16 October 2026
    • 14 October 2026
    • 1 October 2026
    • Correct answer: 9 October 2026

    Core Trigger: UNCTAD released its Trade and Development Report 2026 on 9 October 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    UNCTAD projects India's growth in 2026 at:

    • Correct answer: 7.3 per cent
    • 6.8 per cent
    • 6.2 per cent
    • 8.1 per cent

    India Forecast: It projects India's growth at 7.3 per cent in 2026 and 6.8 per cent in 2027, the strongest among major economies.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Who is the UNCTAD Secretary-General?

    • Mukhisa Kituyi
    • Kristalina Georgieva
    • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
    • Correct answer: Rebeca Grynspan

    Current Head: UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica leads the body.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    World growth is projected to slow to what per cent?

    • 2.9 per cent
    • 3.4 per cent
    • Correct answer: 2.6 per cent
    • 1.8 per cent

    Global Growth: World growth is projected to slow to 2.6 per cent from 2.9 per cent.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer A

    What share of global growth does Asia contribute?

    • Correct answer: 59 per cent
    • 39 per cent
    • 45 per cent
    • 72 per cent

    Asia Share: Asia contributes 59 per cent of global growth.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    1. The report flags India's oil import dependence as a vulnerability to price shocks. 2. It names India's dependence on coal exports as a vulnerability. Which of the following is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Risk Flag: The report flags India's dependence on oil imports as a vulnerability to external price shocks.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer B

    In which city is UNCTAD headquartered?

    • New York
    • Correct answer: Geneva
    • Vienna
    • Nairobi

    Headquarters: UNCTAD is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palais des Nations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer B

    The UN General Assembly established UNCTAD as a permanent organ in which year?

    • 1945
    • Correct answer: 1964
    • 1955
    • 1974

    Founded: The UN General Assembly established UNCTAD in 1964 as a permanent organ; Raul Prebisch was first Secretary-General.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer D

    Which group of developing countries formed at the first UNCTAD conference?

    • Group of 20
    • Non-Aligned Movement
    • BRICS
    • Correct answer: Group of 77

    Founded: The UN General Assembly established UNCTAD in 1964 as a permanent organ; Raul Prebisch was first Secretary-General.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 9

  10. Question 10Answer B

    1. Special and differential treatment gives developing countries less favourable terms. 2. Article 253 enables legislation to implement treaties. Which of the following is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Correct answer: Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Articles: Article 51(c) urges respect for international law and treaty obligations; Article 253 enables treaty legislation. Doctrine: Special and differential treatment gives developing countries more favourable terms in trade rules.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 211, point 11, point 12

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