Indo-US Relations: Social Security and GSP Agreement
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What is the main purpose of the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program?

  • To regulate immigration policies for professionals
  • To provide duty-free entry for products from designated beneficiary countries (correct)
  • To restrict trade between the U.S. and India
  • To impose high tariffs on imports from certain countries

What led to India being removed from the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) in 2019?

  • Increased tariffs imposed by India on U.S. imports
  • Failure to comply with social security regulations
  • A decision made by the U.S. government (correct)
  • Violation of trade agreements with the U.S.

Which country is India's biggest trading partner in 2022-23?

  • China
  • Russia
  • United States (correct)
  • Japan

What is the main purpose of the Trade Policy Forum (TPF) established in 2005?

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When was I-STEM, the national web portal for sharing R&D facilities, launched?

<p>2020 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization initiated the I-STEM project?

<p>Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of CAPSTER-09, inaugurated at MILIT, Pune?

<p>Artificial Intelligence: Transforming Warfare (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Indian city is home to the Military Institute of Technology (MILIT)?

<p>Pune (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the 9th IISF held?

<p>January 17, 2024, to January 20, 2024 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government departments joined IISF in 2021?

<p>Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of IISF as mentioned in the text?

<p>Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of the Samavesha project at Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru?

<p>To promote research collaboration in India by improving access to facilities and laboratories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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GSP (Generalized System of Preferences)

A program that allows products from certain countries to enter the US duty-free.

Why was India removed from GSP?

India was removed from the GSP program in 2019 due to a decision by the US government.

India's biggest trading partner in 2022-23?

The United States is India's main trading partner in 2022-23.

Trade Policy Forum (TPF)

The TPF was established in 2005 to strengthen trade and investment ties between India and the United States.

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I-STEM

I-STEM is a national platform for sharing scientific research facilities in India, launched in 2020.

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Who started I-STEM?

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India initiated the I-STEM project.

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CAPSTER-09 theme

CAPSTER-09, held at MILIT, Pune, focused on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence on warfare.

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Where is MILIT located?

The Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) is located in Pune, India.

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When was IISF 2024 held?

The 9th Indian Science Congress was held from January 17th to 20th, 2024.

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New IISF participants in 2021?

The Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy joined IISF in 2021.

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IISF's main theme?

The main theme of IISF is 'Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal.'

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Samavesha project aim

The Samavesha project at IISc Bengaluru aims to enhance research collaboration by improving access to facilities and labs.

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