UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — India–New Zealand FTA Elevates Ayush to Global Platform, Unlocks New Pathways for Wellness Professionals

Q1. Which of the following are correctly identified as recognized systems of medicine under the Ministry of Ayush?

  1. Siddha
  2. Sowa-Rigpa
  3. Allopathy
  4. Unani
  • A. 1, 2 and 4
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Which of the following are correctly identified as features of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement?

  1. It is the first FTA in which New Zealand has provided a dedicated Health and Traditional Medicine Services pathway.
  2. The Agreement was signed at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  3. It is the only Free Trade Agreement India has ever signed with an OECD/developed economy.
  4. Negotiations for the Agreement were concluded in December 2025.
  • A. 1, 2 and 4
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement negotiations were formally launched in which month and year?

  • A. March 2025
  • B. December 2024
  • C. March 2024
  • D. January 2026

Q4. The WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine at Jamnagar is best described as which one of the following?

  • A. The WHO's first and only global centre dedicated to traditional medicine
  • B. The WHO's largest regional office in South-East Asia
  • C. India's first WHO collaborating centre of any kind
  • D. The first WHO health facility established in Asia

Q5. With reference to the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine, which of the following statements are correct?

  1. It is located at Jamnagar, Gujarat.
  2. The agreement to establish it was signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the WHO.
  3. It is supported by a USD 250 million investment from the Government of India.
  4. Its foundation stone was laid in 2020.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. With reference to the Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL), which of the following statements are correct?

  1. It was registered as a Section 8 company.
  2. It is the authority empowered to award Ayush medical degrees such as BAMS and BHMS.
  3. It was notified by the DGFT as the nodal Export Promotion Council for the Ayush sector.
  4. It functions in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush.
  • A. 1, 3 and 4
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. AYUSHEXCIL was notified as the nodal Export Promotion Council for the Ayush sector by which of the following authorities?

  • A. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
  • B. Ministry of Ayush
  • C. Reserve Bank of India
  • D. Ministry of External Affairs

Q8. The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement was concluded after how many formal rounds of negotiations?

  • A. Five
  • B. Three
  • C. Nine
  • D. Twelve

Q9. With reference to the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. It envisions making India a developed nation by 2047.
  2. The year 2047 marks 100 years of India's independence.
  3. It targets developed-nation status by the 75th year of India's independence.
  4. It aims to position India among the world's largest economies.
  • A. 3 only
  • B. 1 and 2
  • C. 2 and 4
  • D. 4 only

Q10. Under the India–New Zealand FTA, mobility for Indian Ayush and wellness professionals is enabled through which visa instrument created by New Zealand?

  • A. Temporary Employment Entry (TEE) Visa
  • B. Working Holiday Visa
  • C. Skilled Migrant Category Visa
  • D. Essential Skills Work Visa

Q11. Under the India–New Zealand FTA annex, how many Ayush disciplines are placed alongside New Zealand's Maori health practices?

  • A. Six
  • B. Seven
  • C. Five
  • D. Four