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Q116 (CDS-I/2026) International Relations & Global Affairs › India's Bilateral & Regional Relations

India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in December 2025. In which of the following areas has cooperation under the FTA has been agreed upon between the two countries ? 1. AYUSH 2. Audio-Visual tourism 3. Traditional knowledge system 4. Horticulture Select the answer using the codes given below :

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A

Explanation

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), whose negotiations concluded in December 2025 and was formally signed in April 2026, is a comprehensive pact aimed at deepening bilateral economic ties. According to official sources like the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Ministry of Commerce, the agreement goes beyond traditional trade to include specific cooperation in several strategic areas:

  • AYUSH & Traditional Knowledge: For the first time, New Zealand signed an Annex on Health and Traditional Medicine Services, agreeing to cooperate on AYUSH systems and Traditional Knowledge Systems.
  • Audio-Visual Tourism: Cooperation was specifically agreed upon in audio-visual services and tourism to enhance service trade and cultural exchange.
  • Horticulture: The pact includes Horticulture cooperation through the establishment of Centres of Excellence for apples, kiwifruit, and honey to improve productivity and quality for Indian growers.

As all four mentioned areas are part of the agreed cooperation framework, Option A is the correct answer.

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