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QUESTION 19
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15 marks

What are the key areas of reform if the WTO has to survive in the present context of ‘Trade War’, especially keeping in mind the interest of India?

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What the examiner wants

Explain the key WTO reforms needed in the era of trade wars, keeping India's interests in view.

ExplainMake clear how and why it happens: causes, process, and an example for each point.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Crisis: Appellate Body paralysed since December 2019; unilateral tariffs; plurilaterals≈50 words
  2. 2Reforms: restore dispute settlement, special and differential treatment, public stockholding (permanent solution), fisheries subsidies, e-commerce moratorium, transparency≈50 words
  3. 3India's interests: food security, policy space, services (Mode 4), opposing developed-country push≈50 words
  4. 4Conclusion≈50 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

CrisisReform areasIndia's standConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • No mention of Appellate Body
  • No India stake: public stockholding for MSP, fisheries subsidies, Mode 4 services

Draw this

  • Table: reform area → India's position

Value addition

  • FactThe WTO Appellate Body has not functioned since December 2019 because the US blocked appointments.WTO
  • FactThe Bali 'peace clause' (2013) protects India's public stockholding for food security until a permanent solution is found.WTO Bali Ministerial

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