UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — ‘Mother of all deals’: India and the EU finalise FTA

Q1. In the context of the India–EU trade negotiations originally launched in 2007, the acronym 'BTIA' refers to which of the following?

  • A. Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement
  • B. Broad-based Trade and Industry Accord
  • C. Bilateral Tariff and Investment Arrangement
  • D. Brussels Trade and Integration Agreement

Q2. The conclusion of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement on 27 January 2026 was jointly announced by PM Narendra Modi and Ursula von der Leyen at which edition of the India–EU Summit?

  • A. 14th India–EU Summit
  • B. 15th India–EU Summit
  • C. 16th India–EU Summit
  • D. 17th India–EU Summit

Q3. Which of the following is the nodal Indian ministry/department that led the negotiations for the India–EU Free Trade Agreement concluded in January 2026?

  • A. Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
  • B. Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • C. Ministry of External Affairs
  • D. Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)

Q4. The India–EU Free Trade Agreement concluded on 27 January 2026 covers the European Union bloc comprising how many member states?

  • A. 25
  • B. 27
  • C. 28
  • D. 30