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Export and Global Markets — Prelims Strategy

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Prelims Strategy

Focus on memorizing key statistics: $3.54 billion export value, 7 million artisan employment, 28.5% USA market share, and 8.7% CAGR. Learn government schemes thoroughly - RoDTEP rates (0.5-4.3%), MAI funding (up to Rs.

3 crore), and CHCDS cluster approach. Understand institutional framework with EPCH as nodal agency, Ministry of Textiles as policy maker, and state boards as regional implementers. Practice elimination techniques by understanding scheme-specific benefits and avoiding confusion between RoDTEP (duty remission), MAI (market development), and TIES (infrastructure).

Stay updated on recent agreements like India-UAE CEPA and their specific impacts. Use mnemonics for top export destinations: 'US-UK-Germany-France-Italy' and product categories: 'Textiles-Carpets-Metalware-Wood'.

Focus on GI Act provisions and current protection status (400+ products). Practice questions on digital transformation impact, both positive (direct access, virtual exhibitions) and negative (digital divide, competition).