Question:
List out major affiliated bodies of the World Bank.
Answer:
The following are the major affiliated bodies of the World Bank.
- IBRD: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) was established in 1945 to assist in the reconstruction of war affected countries. It mainly aims at facilitating the development of the poor nations of the world.
- IFC: The IFC, or the International Finance Corporation, was formed in 1956 as a separate legal entity to provide finance to the private sector in developing nations. The IFC is part of the World Bank Group. It has its own funds and functions. It is managed independently.
- MIGA: MIGA refers to the Multinational Investment Guarantee Agency. It was established in April 1988 with the objective of encouraging foreign direct investments in the less developed countries, insuring investors against political and non ¬commercial risks, providing advisory services, etc.
- IDA: The IDA, or the International Development Association, was established in 1960. Its basic objective is to provide loans and grants at concessional rates to countries whose per-capita income is very low. The loans provided by the IDA have high flexibility.
International Business II
Q 1.
List various affiliated bodies of World Bank.
Q 2.
Name any two WTO Agreements.
Q 3.
Explain the meaning of the following documents used in connection with import transactions
- Trade enquiry,
- Import license,
- Shipment of advice,
- Import general manifest,
- Bill of entry.
Q 4.
Discuss the process involved in securing for exports.
Q 5.
What is Advance License Scheme?
Q 6.
What is Shipping Bill?
Q 7.
What was the objective of MIGA?
Q 8.
Name the most important document of export.
Q 9.
List out major affiliated bodies of the World Bank.
Q 10.
Write short notes on the following:
- UNCTAD
- MIGA
- World Bank
- ITPO
- IMF
Q 11.
Write a detailed note on features, structure, objectives and functioning of WTO.
Q 12.
What is the main objective of WTO?
Q 13.
How many Export Promotion Councils are there in India?
Q 14.
Why is export promotion necessary?
Q 15.
Define Export Processing Zones.
Q 16.
Name the most important document used in import.
Q 17.
What is pre-shipment finance?
Q 18.
Why is it necessary for an export firm to go in for pre-shipment inspection?
Q 19.
When was State Trading Corporation established?
Q 20.
Discuss the principal documents used in exporting.
Q 21.
Explain briefly the process of customs clearance of export goods.
Q 22.
Give full form of EPZ and SEZ.
Q 23.
How many regional and international offices does ITPO have?
Q 24.
Santa Cruz is famous for which exclusive items?
Q 25.
Who is a clearing agent?
Q 26.
Explain the term FOB.
Q 27.
Discuss the formalities involved in getting an export license.
Q 28.
Your firm is planning to import textile machinery from Canada. Describe the procedure involved in importing.
Q 29.
Explain different organizations involved in export promotion or facilitating foreign trade.
Q 30.
What is IMF? Discuss its .various objectives and functions.
Q 31.
Write the full form of ICSID.
Q 32.
List and explain various incentives and schemes that the government has evolved for promoting the country's foreign trade.
Q 33.
How many Commodity Boards are there in India?
Q 34.
Which agency of World Bank provides loan to private sector of developing countries?
Q 35.
Write short note on Indent House and Dock Challan.
Q 36.
Why is it necessary to get registered with an Export Promotion Council?
Q 37.
Name the certificate which is used for ensuring timely payment.
Q 38.
Explain the meaning of Mate's Receipt.
Q 39.
What is IEC number?
Q 40.
When was IIFT formed?
Q 41.
Discuss the principal documents used in exporting.
Q 42.
What is Performa Invoice?
Q 43.
Define Mate's Receipt.
Q 44.
Explain the steps of export procedure.
Q 45.
Discuss the process involved in securing for exports.
Q 46.
Identify various organizations that have been set up in the country by the government for promoting country's foreign trade.
Q 47.
Explain the term FOB.
Q 48.
Why did WTO establish? What are its objectives?
Q 49.
What is World Bank? Discuss its various objectives and role of its affiliated agencies.
Q 50.
What is the purpose of pre-shipment finance?