CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has become the first to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement?
A
China
B
New Zealand
C
Australia
D
Singapore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first round of RCEP negotiation was held on 9–13 May 2013 in Brunei.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Philippines and Myanmar are the only countries yet to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) after Indonesia cemented its membership of the China-backed trade deal this week.

Detailed explanation-3: -Leaders and Ministers from 15 RCEP economies announced the full conclusion of negotiations for RCEP and signed the agreement at a Summit on 15 November 2020. India withdrew from these negotiations in November 2019. There is a fast track accession process in place should India wish to re-join RCEP in future.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (“RCEP") Agreement is a Free Trade Agreement (“FTA”) between 15 countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam, Australia, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, and New Zealand.

There is 1 question to complete.