Question-Recently Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) was signed in the nursing sector between India and Singapore. In this regard, which of the following is not true in the given options?
(a) It was signed on June 1, 2018.
(b) This is the first Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with FTA affiliates.
(c) Under this it was agreed to recognize 5 Indian nursing institutes in Singapore.
(d) This will pave the way for healthcare providers to reach overseas markets.
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On 1st June 2018, India has signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) in Nursing with Singapore. This is the first MRA signed by India with any of FTA partners.
- In a major gain for India, Singapore agreed to expand coverage of Indian nursing institutions by recognising seven (7) nursing institutions in the MRA.
- This has paved way for our healthcare service providers to institutionally access markets abroad.
- It will further open up doors for India to enter into similar mutual recognition arrangements with other countries.
- India and Singapore concluded the 2nd Review of India Singapore CECA which was officially announced by both sides today during Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s State visit to Singapore.
- Both countries could reach a common understanding on various unresolved issues in the 2nd Review which were pending since 2010.
- In the review, India and Singapore agreed to expand the coverage of tariff concessions, liberalize the rules of origin and incorporate new Product Specific Rules (PSRs) to further enhance the trade between the two countries.
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