Q. With reference to Cairns Group, consider the following statements:
1.It is a coalition of agricultural exporting countries that advocate for agricultural trade liberalization.
2.It advocates for reduced trade barriers and subsidies in agriculture.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Cairns Group is an international coalition of 19 agricultural exporting countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, and New Zealand, among others. It was established in 1986 and has since been an influential voice in international trade negotiations, particularly in the area of agriculture. The Cairns Group advocates for agricultural trade liberalization, seeking to reduce trade barriers and promote a more open and fair global market for agricultural products. The group advocates for reduced trade barriers and subsidies in agriculture, and has had some success in reducing tariff barriers and eliminating subsidies.
Source: Forum IAS
