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What is a key characteristic of a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)?
What distinguishes a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) from a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)?
What is the primary benefit of a customs union?
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What characterizes a Single Market in comparison to a Customs Union?
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Which statement best reflects the nature of tariffs in a Free Trade Agreement?
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Which type of agreement primarily focuses on phased tariff reductions on listed items?
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Which of the following agreements requires members to have a common external tariff on imports from non-members?
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What is the primary reason India has been reluctant to discuss government procurement in trade agreements?
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Which contracts will be available to UAE-based companies under the recent agreement?
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Which sectors are expected to benefit from preferential market access under the agreement with India?
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How many broad service sectors will Indian service providers gain enhanced access to under the new agreement?
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What is one main objective of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)?
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Which new feature has been included in the Trade Agreement for the first time?
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What distinguishes the European Union (EU) in the context of global trade?
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Which agreement was signed in 2014 to address trade in services among ASEAN countries?
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What does the ETCA agreement primarily focus on?
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How many of the EU member countries currently use the Euro as their national currency?
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Which of the following countries is NOT currently using the Euro?
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Which countries are signatories of the SAFTA agreement?
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What was a reason for the suspension of the India-Australia FTA negotiations in 2015?
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What does SAFTA presuppose regarding trade and tariff restrictions?
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When was the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement signed?
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What is one of the aims of SAFTA?
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Which statement accurately describes a financial market?
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What is a primary characteristic of bonds?
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Which of the following correctly identifies attributes of bonds?
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Which option correctly lists the constituents of the Financial Market in India?
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Which of these statements is true regarding debentures?
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How many statements about bonds are correct: A bond is a debt instrument; A bondholder might receive fixed returns; A bondholder might receive variable interest rates?
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Which of the following is incorrect regarding financial markets?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between bonds and capital raising?
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How many statements regarding Plain Vanilla Bonds are correct?
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Which option correctly describes the statements regarding Zero coupon bonds?
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Which of the following statements about Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) is true?
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What advantages do Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs) provide?
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Which statement about preference shareholders is true?
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What is a characteristic of Equity shares?
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Which types of payments are associated with Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB)?
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What is false regarding Zero coupon bonds?
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Study Notes
Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs)
- PTAs do not extensively cover all trade sectors.
- A positive list identifies products for reduced duties agreed upon by trade partners.
- Examples include India and Mercosur, India and Chile.
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- FTAs are improvements over PTAs, eliminating tariffs on a broader range of items.
- Cover both goods and some services.
- Members keep distinct trade policies for non-member countries.
- May include a negative list, indicating items where tariffs are not reduced.
- Examples: India-Sri Lanka FTA, India-ASEAN FTA, USMCA (formerly NAFTA).
Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreements (CECA)
- CECA focuses on phased tariff reductions or eliminations on specified items, excluding a negative list.
- It can include goods, services, or investments.
- Offers legal certainty for foreign entities in India, mitigating unpredictable policy changes.
- Examples: India-Malaysia CECA, India-Singapore CECA.
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA)
- CEPA encompasses a broader spectrum including goods, services, investments, and areas like Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
- CEPA has a wider scope than CECA.
- Examples: India-Japan CEPA, India-Korea CEPA.
Customs Unions
- A customs union allows member states to remove customs duties on internal trade and simplify administrative processes.
- Members implement a common external tariff on imports from non-members.
- Example: Southern African Customs Union (SACU) comprising South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana, and Eswatini.
Common/Single Markets
- A common market enables deeper integration than a customs union, eliminating internal barriers and harmonizing technical standards.
- Allows free movement of labor and capital among member states.
Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA)
- ETCA focuses on trade in services and technology exchange, targeting cooperation in technical expertise and research.
- Addresses gaps not covered by CEPA.
ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA)
- The AIFTA in Goods was initiated in 2010, followed by the Trade in Services Agreement in 2014.
- The Investment Agreement ensures fair treatment and protection for investors.
South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)
- Established among the eight SAARC member countries, SAFTA came into effect on January 1, 2006.
- Aims to enhance trade and economic cooperation by removing trade barriers and fostering equitable benefits among members.
- Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA)
- Negotiations began in 2010 but were paused in 2015 due to disagreements on market access and agricultural exports.
- The deal aims to provide preferential access to labor-intensive sectors and includes a dedicated section on pharmaceuticals for Indian products.
European Union (EU) Trade
- The EU is the largest global trade block, leading in manufacturing exportation and importation.
- Economic policies among members are coordinated, with 19 of the 27 nations using the Euro.
Eurozone
- The Eurozone includes 20 out of 27 EU countries that utilize the Euro as their official currency.
- Members include Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, and others.
Financial Markets Overview
- Financial markets facilitate the creation and exchange of financial assets, including stocks and bonds.
- In India, constituents of financial markets include money market instruments, capital market instruments, and derivative instruments.
Key Concepts in Bonds and Shares
- Bonds are debt instruments offering fixed or floating interest at set intervals.
- Debentures are long-term debt instruments typically secured by company assets with limited voting rights for holders.
- Plain Vanilla Bonds have fixed prices, coupon rates, and tenure.
- Zero Coupon Bonds are sold at a discount and redeemable at face value upon maturity.
- Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) can be converted into shares and are traded in foreign stock exchanges.
- Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs) protect investors from inflation fluctuations and may not be taxable.
- Equity shares represent ownership in a company, while preference shares provide fixed dividends and limited voting rights.
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This quiz explores the fundamental differences between Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). It focuses on the structure, scope, and examples of these agreements, offering insights into how they operate in international trade.