Question:
Write short notes on the following:
- UNCTAD
- MIGA
- World Bank
- ITPO
- IMF
Answer:
- UNCTAD: The United Nation Conference on Trade and Development, or UNCTAD, was established in 1964 with the objective of integrating the developing countries with the world economy through discussions. It undertakes activities such as collecting research and data for policy making and extending technical assistance to the less developed countries as per their requirements.
- MIGA: The Multinational Investment Guarantee Agency, or MIGA, was established in April 1988 with the objective of encouraging foreign direct investment in the less developed countries. It aims at insuring investors against political and non-commercial risks, providing advisory services, etc.
- World Bank: The World Bank (the World Bank was known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) before its growth and expansion) was set up to assist the reconstruction of war affected countries and to facilitate the development of the under-developed nations of the world. Moreover, apart from investing in infrastructure development, agriculture, health and industry, the World Bank is significantly involved in programmes to remove poverty, increasing the income of the poor and providing technological support.
- ITPO: The ITPO, or the Indian Trade Promotion Organisation, was formed on January 1, 1992, under the Companies Act, 1956. Its main objective is to maintain close interactions among traders, industry and the government. In order to fulfil this objective, the ITPO organises trade fairs and exhibitions within and outside the country, thereby helping export firms to interact with international trade bodies.
- IMF: The IMF, or the International Monetary Fund, came into existence in 1945 with the objective of creating and ensuring a healthy international monetary system. It aims at facilitating a system of international payments and adjustments in exchange rates among national currencies in order to bring about balanced growth at the international level and increase the levels of employment and income.
International Business II
Q 1.
List various affiliated bodies of World Bank.
Q 2.
Name any two WTO Agreements.
Q 3.
Write a detailed note on features, structure, objectives and functioning of WTO.
Q 4.
What is Advance License Scheme?
Q 5.
Discuss the process involved in securing for exports.
Q 6.
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 7.
When was State Trading Corporation established?
Q 8.
What is Shipping Bill?
Q 9.
Name the most important document of export.
Q 10.
What was the objective of MIGA?
Q 11.
How many Export Promotion Councils are there in India?
Q 12.
What is the main objective of WTO?
Q 13.
Name the most important document used in import.
Q 14.
Define Mate's Receipt.
Q 15.
Why is it necessary for an export firm to go in for pre-shipment inspection?
Q 16.
Why is export promotion necessary?
Q 17.
List out major affiliated bodies of the World Bank.
Q 18.
Which certificate is necessary to prove that goods are produced in the home country itself ?
Q 19.
Define Export Processing Zones.
Q 20.
Write the full form of ICSID.
Q 21.
When was IIFT formed?
Q 22.
Write short notes on the following:
- UNCTAD
- MIGA
- World Bank
- ITPO
- IMF
Q 23.
Give full form of EPZ and SEZ.
Q 24.
Rekha Garments has received an order to export 2000 men's trousers to Swift Imports Ltd. located in Australia. Discuss the procedure that Rekha Garments would need to go through for executing the export order.
Q 25.
Santa Cruz is famous for which exclusive items?
Q 26.
What is pre-shipment finance?
Q 27.
List and explain various incentives and schemes that the government has evolved for promoting the country's foreign trade.
Q 28.
Identify various organizations that have been set up in the country by the government for promoting country's foreign trade.
Q 29.
Write the full form of DTA.
Q 30.
What is IEC number?
Q 31.
How many regional and international offices does ITPO have?
Q 32.
What is World Bank? Discuss its various objectives and role of its affiliated agencies.
Q 33.
Name the certificate which is used for ensuring timely payment.
Q 34.
How many Commodity Boards are there in India?
Q 35.
Explain the steps of export procedure.
Q 36.
Explain briefly the process of customs clearance of export goods.
Q 37.
Explain the term FOB.
Q 38.
What is a Letter of Credit? Why does an exporter need this document?
Q 39.
Explain the term FOB.
Q 40.
What is IMF? Discuss its .various objectives and functions.
Q 41.
Why is it necessary to get registered with an Export Promotion Council?
Q 42.
Who is a clearing agent?
Q 43.
Which agency of World Bank provides loan to private sector of developing countries?
Q 44.
What is the purpose of pre-shipment finance?
Q 45.
Who is a clearing agent?
Q 46.
Discuss the formalities involved in getting an export license.
Q 47.
Discuss the procedure related to excise clearance of goods.
Q 48.
Discuss the process involved in securing for exports.
Q 49.
What is Performa Invoice?
Q 50.
Your firm is planning to import textile machinery from Canada. Describe the procedure involved in importing.
