WTO Trade Negotiations
Question
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?
Options
WTO affairs
SAARC affairs
UNFCCC affairs
India-EU negotiations on FTA
Explanation
The terms 'amber box,' 'blue box,' and 'green box' are used in WTO negotiations to classify agricultural subsidies and support measures. The amber box refers to subsidies that distort trade and are subject to reduction; the blue box includes payments that do not distort trade significantly; and the green box consists of subsidies that do not distort trade. These categories are central to discussions on agricultural trade liberalization in the WTO framework, particularly in the Doha Round negotiations. Options b, c, and d do not relate to agricultural subsidy classifications. > Amber, Blue, Green = WTO Agricultural Support Categories. Answer: a.
Question details
Year
2016
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q11
Subject
International Relations
Sub-topic
WTO Agricultural Subsidies
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Current Affairs 2015-2016, WTO affairs
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