UPSC Prelims 2015 · GS Paper I
Question 31: Economy and Social Development
The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).
The Agreement on Agriculture, the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and the Peace Clause are all part of the World Trade Organization's framework. The Peace Clause shields developing countries' farm subsidies, such as public stockholding for food security, from legal challenge, and it has been central to India's talks at the WTO.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) FAO deals with food and nutrition standards but does not administer these agreements.
- (b) UNFCCC deals with climate change.
- (c) Correct: these are WTO agreements and terms.
- (d) UNEP deals with the environment, not trade rules.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2015, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.