Geneva WTO Session Wraps Up India's 8th Trade Policy Review

India concluded its Eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO in Geneva on July 23, 2026. The review is a key mechanism for transparency and monitoring of Members' trade policies. India's Commerce Secretary led the delegation and reaffirmed the country's commitment to an open and transparent trade regime.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Trade Policy Review is a key transparency and monitoring mechanism under which Members' trade and related policies are periodically examined.
02India's 8th Trade Policy Review was led by Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agarwal.
03During the review, India received 1,094 written questions from 44 WTO Members.
04The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies was accepted by India during its 8th Trade Policy Review.
05India's Quality Control Orders are intended to achieve legitimate public policy objectives while trade remedy investigations are conducted transparently and based on objective evidence.
06India continues to apply the Lesser Duty Rule in its anti-dumping framework.
07The second and final session of India's Eighth Trade Policy Review concluded on 23 July 2026 at the WTO in Geneva.

Trap alerts

Most people think that India's trade policies are guided by non-WTO consistent principles, but actually they are guided by WTO-consistent principles while balancing developmental needs.
Most people think that India's tariff reforms and customs simplification measures have not strengthened its integration with the global economy, but actually they have steadily strengthened it.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the role of transparency and monitoring mechanisms in promoting adherence to WTO rules among member countries.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

The Eighth Trade Policy Review was concluded at which international organization?

A.World Bank
B.International Monetary Fund
C.World Trade Organization (WTO)
D.Asian Development Bank

The WTO is the international organization responsible for promoting free trade and providing a forum for its member countries to negotiate trade agreements.

Single factmedium

How many written questions did India receive from WTO Members during the Eighth Trade Policy Review?

A.500
B.1,000
C.1,094
D.2,000

India received 1,094 written questions from 44 WTO Members during the review.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding India's Trade Policy Review at WTO: 1. The review was held on July 21, 2026. 2. 68 Members made interventions during the two review sessions. 3. During the review, India received 1,000 written questions from 40 WTO Members. How many of the above statements are correct?

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