India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement | TNPSC Current Affairs | Veranda IAS

In this video, Fatima Babu from Veranda IAS analyzes the recent India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and its significance for the upcoming 2026 TNPSC Group 1 Exams. We break down complex topics like Globalisation, International Relations, and the Indian Economy with a focus on both Prelims (factual data) and Mains (analytical questions). Key Highlights: What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? History of India's trade policy (Pre-1991 vs. Post-1991). Detailed breakdown of the India-New Zealand FTA: Export benefits, Import restrictions, and the Dairy sector challenge. Overview of India's recent FTAs with UAE, Australia, EFTA, and Mauritius. Pros and Cons of FTAs for local industries and the national economy. Veranda IAS - Academy for Civil Service Aspirants (ACSA) India's 1st AI Powered Performance Analytics to map your Preparation strategy Mr. U. Sagayam IAS (VR) Chief Mentor, Veranda IAS. Call: 75500 03198 UPSC CSE (UPSC Civil Services Exam) & TNPSC Group 1 ✅ Offline Coaching Programme. ✅ Online Live classes (Evening). ✅ Prelims Test Series Our UPSC Coaching Programme Covers 👉 General Studies - Prelims & Mains, CSAT & Optional Integrated Course. 👉 Admissions open 2026-27 Our TNPSC Group 1 Coaching Programme covers 👉 General Studies - Prelims & Mains, CSAT & Optional Integrated Course. 👉 Admissions open 2026-27 Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to Veranda IAS for more in-depth current affairs analysis! #TNPSC #CurrentAffairs2026 #IndiaNewZealandFTA #IndianEconomy #VerandaIAS #FathimaBabu #Group1Mains #ForeignTradePolicy Follow us on: Telegram : https://t.me/+kI8SOOJYrZE3ZmM9 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/verandaias/... Facebook :   / verandaias   Twitter : https://twitter.com/VerandaIAS?t=4VfM... Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to April Last Week Current Affairs 00:24 - India-New Zealand Trade Agreement Overview 00:38 - Relevance to TNPSC Group 1 Syllabus (Prelims & Mains) 01:05 - What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? 01:30 - Globalization & Foreign Trade Impact 01:54 - Evolution of Global Trade: GATT to WTO 02:32 - India’s Economic Shift: 1991 Reforms Explained 03:00 - Deep Dive: India-New Zealand Economy & Complementarity 04:02 - Key Features: Tax Exemptions & Export Opportunities 04:25 - Protecting Indian Farmers & The Dairy Sector Challenge 04:56 - Strategic Importance: Indo-Pacific & China Factor 05:13 - Timeline of Negotiations (2010 to 2025) 06:11 - Summary of India's Recent FTAs (UAE, Australia, EFTA) 08:22 - Importance & Challenges of FTAs (Pros & Cons) 09:16 - Exam Preparation Tips & Conclusion India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement | TNPSC Current Affairs | Veranda IAS #FathimaBabuFaculty #CurrentAffarisTopic #DailyCurrentAffairsMay16SubTopic