UPSC Prelims 2009 Q145: Current Affairs – International Organisations & Groupings
NAMA - 11 (Nama - 11) group of countries frequently appears in the news in the context of
the affairs
of which one of the following?
- (a) Nuclear Suppliers Group
- (b) World Bank
- (c) World Economic Forum
- (d) World Trade Organization
Answer: (d) World Trade Organization
Explanation
What "NAMA-11" refers to
This group of developing countries frequently appears in news related to a specific major international trade negotiation body.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Nuclear Suppliers Group | Incorrect | Unrelated to NAMA-11, which concerns trade, not nuclear technology |
| (b) World Bank | Incorrect | Not the context for this specific negotiating group |
| (c) World Economic Forum | Incorrect | Not the relevant forum for NAMA-11 |
| (d) World Trade Organization | Correct | NAMA-11 (Non-Agricultural Market Access) is a group of developing countries that coordinate positions within WTO negotiations on industrial tariffs |
NAMA-11 facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full form | Non-Agricultural Market Access |
| Forum | World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations |
| Members | A coalition of developing countries, including India |
Answer: (d) World Trade Organization.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. The Nuclear Suppliers Group is unrelated to this trade-negotiation context.
- (b) Incorrect. The World Bank is also not the relevant context.
- (c) Incorrect. The World Economic Forum is also not the relevant forum.
- (d) CORRECT. NAMA-11 operates within WTO negotiations on non-agricultural market access.
Key point
NAMA-11, a coalition of developing countries (including India), coordinates positions within WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION negotiations on Non-Agricultural Market Access.
Remember
NAMA-11 appears in the context of World Trade Organization affairs.
Common mistakes
- Confusing NAMA-11's trade-negotiation context with unrelated international bodies (Nuclear Suppliers Group, World Bank, WEF).
- Not knowing the full form ('Non-Agricultural Market Access') behind this acronym.
- Mixing up different developing-country coalitions across various international forums.
Exam tip
NAMA-11 = a developing-country coalition within WTO negotiations on Non-Agricultural Market Access.
Sources
- World Trade Organization — Doha Development Agenda: Non-Agricultural Market Access (NAMA) negotiations
- World Trade Organization — NAMA negotiations: Groups of developing countries (NAMA-11)