GS Paper II: Topics for Mains: IR

INDIA UK TRADE DEAL

India recently concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The India–UK FTA is designed to enhance trade in goods and services while strengthening partnerships in digital technology, investment, and skilled migration. While it has been praised for its provisions in traditional sectors (agriculture, textiles), serious concerns have emerged regarding its digital trade chapter, particularly its impact on India’s digital sovereignty