Q. Consider the following statements on G33:

1. It is also called Friends of Special Products in Agriculture.
2. It has defensive concerns over agriculture in relation to the WTO.
3. India, China and Bangladesh are not members of G33.
4. Indonesia, Laos, Kenya, Pakistan, and the Philippines are members.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1, 2 & 4
Notes: G33, established in 2003, is a coalition of developing countries, also known as Friends of Special Products in Agriculture. Dominated by India, it addresses defensive agricultural concerns related to the WTO and limits market opening requirements for developing nations. Notably, China and Bangladesh are not members, while Indonesia, Laos, Kenya, Pakistan, and the Philippines are.