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The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, held a bilateral meeting with the UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon Dame Angela Eagle, in New Delhi to discuss strengthening India-UK cooperation in animal health and sustainable livestock production. The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to enhancing bilateral cooperation and promoting sustainable growth in the animal husbandry and allied sectors. The discussions also focused on the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
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In which year was the bilateral meeting between the Union Minister and the UK Secretary of State held?
The bilateral meeting was held in 2026. This meeting was part of India's efforts to strengthen its economic ties with the UK.
Consider the following statements regarding India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): 1. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) includes addressing market access and regulatory issues related to livestock, dairy, marine and other animal-origin products. 2. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed in 2025. 3. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is a trade agreement that includes addressing market access and regulatory issues related to animal health and sustainable livestock production. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is true because it directly matches fact 1. Statement 2 is false because fact 1 does not mention the year the agreement was signed. Statement 3 is true because it is a correct expansion of fact 1.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The discussions focused on animal health and sustainable livestock production. Statement-II: The discussions focused on strengthening India-UK cooperation in animal health, sustainable livestock production, scientific research, genomics, advanced reproductive technologies and capacity-building. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true because it provides more details about the specific areas of cooperation in animal health and sustainable livestock production.