Goyal at UNCTAD XVI in Geneva
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What happened
- Piyush Goyal gave India’s national statement at the 16th session of UNCTAD in Geneva [PIB].
- He said India has averaged over 7% growth over the last three years and doubles its economy every eight years [PIB].
Background
- UNCTAD was set up in 1964 to help integrate developing countries into the world economy [PIB].
Why it matters
- UNCTAD is a forum where India speaks for the Global South on trade.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-22): piyush Goyal gave India's national statement at the 16th session of UNCTAD in Geneva.
- UNCTAD is a forum where India speaks for the Global South on trade.
Quotable data pointHe said India has averaged over 7% growth over the last three years and doubles its economy every eight years.
PIB: Commerce: UNCTAD XVI, 22 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: UNCTAD.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
UNCTAD established in
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Practice · UPSC
Session in 2025
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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HQ city of the session
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Commerce: UNCTAD XVI, 22 Oct 2025
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