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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2019General Studies

Question

The WTO was founded in Geneva in which year?

Options

  1. A 1st January 1994
  2. B 1st January 1995
  3. C 1st January 1996
  4. D 1st January 1993
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Correct Answer

B 1st January 1995

Model Answer

  • The WTO was founded in Geneva on 1st January 1995 year.
  • The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade between nations
  • It officially commenced operations on 1st January 1995, pursuant to the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which was established in 1948.
  • The WTO is the world's largest international economic organization, with 164 member states representing over 96% of global trade and global GDP.
  • The organization prohibits discrimination between trading partners but provides exceptions for environmental protection, national security, and other important goals.
  • Hence, option B is correct.

Function

  • Part of the function of the World Trade Organization is to get the Understanding of Rules and Procedures Governing Dispute Settlement administered.
  • The Trade Policy Review Mechanism shall be administered by the WTO to cover trade-related intellectual property rights, services, and goods.
  • It provides a forum for negotiations and for settling disputes.
  • It oversees the implementation, administration, and operation of the covered agreements.
Chart titled Structure of WTO: Ministerial Conference above the Dispute Settlement Body, General Council and Trade Policy Review Body, and three councils below.
Chart titled Structure of WTO: Ministerial Conference above the Dispute Settlement Body, General Council and Trade Policy Review Body, and three councils below.

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