Bilateral Treaties — Prelims Questions

With reference to bilateral treaties in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Executive can sign bilateral treaties without any parliamentary approval 2. All bilateral treaties automatically become part of Indian domestic law upon signing 3. Article 253 empowers Parliament to make laws implementing bilateral treaties 4. The Supreme Court can directly enforce bilateral treaty provisions against private parties Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) 2022 is significant because: 1. It was India's first bilateral trade agreement after a decade 2. It covers trade in goods, services, and investment 3. It includes provisions for temporary movement of professionals 4. It requires constitutional amendment for implementation Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the context of India's treaty-making power, which of the following best describes the 'transformation doctrine'?

Consider the following pairs: Bilateral Treaty : Primary Constitutional Provision 1. Trade Agreement : Article 253 2. Defense Cooperation : Article 73 3. Extradition Treaty : Entry 14, Union List 4. Cultural Exchange : Article 51 Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following statements about India's approach to bilateral investment treaties (BITs) is/are correct? 1. India has terminated several old BITs to renegotiate under its new model BIT 2. The new model BIT excludes investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms 3. India's BIT policy prioritizes regulatory sovereignty over investor protection 4. All BITs require prior parliamentary approval before signing Select the correct answer: