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Topic 211 · Reports & Indices

UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2026

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: UNCTAD released its Trade and Development Report 2026 on 9 October 2026.
  2. 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.
  3. Current Head: UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica leads the body.
  4. Global Growth: World growth is projected to slow to 2.6 per cent from 2.9 per cent.
  5. Asia Share: Asia contributes 59 per cent of global growth.
  6. Risk Flag: The report flags India's dependence on oil imports as a vulnerability to external price shocks.
  7. India Link: India is projected as the fastest-growing major economy and belongs to the Group of 77.
  8. Headquarters: UNCTAD is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Palais des Nations.
  9. Founded: The UN General Assembly established UNCTAD in 1964 as a permanent organ; Raul Prebisch was first Secretary-General.
  10. Landmark: The Group of 77 developing countries formed in 1964 at the first UNCTAD conference.
  11. Articles: Article 51(c) urges respect for international law and treaty obligations; Article 253 enables treaty legislation.
  12. Doctrine: Special and differential treatment gives developing countries more favourable terms in trade rules.
Question 1 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 2 of 10

UNCTAD projects India's growth in 2026 at:

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Answer: (A) 7.3 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

Question 3 of 10

Who is the UNCTAD Secretary-General?

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Answer: (D) Rebeca Grynspan

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

Question 4 of 10

World growth is projected to slow to what per cent?

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Answer: (C) 2.6 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

Question 5 of 10

What share of global growth does Asia contribute?

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Answer: (A) 59 per cent

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

Question 6 of 10

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?

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Answer: (A) Only 1

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

Question 7 of 10

In which city is UNCTAD headquartered?

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Answer: (B) Geneva

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

Question 8 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) 1964

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

Question 9 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 10 of 10

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?

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Answer: (B) Only 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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