Consider the following statements in respect of the functions of World Trade Organisation (WTO): 1. It protects intellectual property rights 2. It promotes free trade and resource flows across countries 3. It provides a forum for trade negotiations. 4. It works as a neutral agency for settlement of trade disputes. Which of the above are correct.
Consider the following statements in respect of the functions of World Trade Organisation (WTO): 1. It protects intellectual property rights 2. It promotes free trade and resource flows across countries 3. It provides a forum for trade negotiations. 4. It works as a neutral agency for settlement of trade disputes. Which of the above are correct. Correct Answer All of the above
Option 4 is correct.
- The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
- The WTO has 164 members (including European Union) and 23 observer governments (like Iran, Iraq, Bhutan, Libya etc).
- The WTO’s global system lowers trade barriers through negotiation and operates under the principle of non-discrimination.
- The WTO encourage good governance. Transparency — shared information and knowledge — levels the playing field.
- The Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Council) monitors implementation of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights
- The WTO is one of the three international organisations (the other two are the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group) which by and large formulate and co-ordinate world economic policy.
- It is playing a crucial role in the international trade, global economics,and the political and legal issues arising in the international business because of globalization.
- It also works as a neutral agency for settlement of trade disputes.
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Feb 20, 2025