Q2 · UPPSC current affairs · 30 September 2026 · News · RoDTEP Scheme Extension Exporters

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With reference to the terms associated with the RoDTEP scheme and international trade, consider the following:1.Duty Credit Scrip: An electronic credit issued by customs authorities that can be used to pay basic customs duties.2.WTO Neutrality Principle: International trade rule that strictly bans the refund of indirect taxes on exported products.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 2 only
C 1 only
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (c) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as duty credit scrips are electronic credits issued by customs authorities used for paying basic customs duties or transferring to other importers. Statement 2 is incorrect because the WTO neutrality principle actually permits the refund of indirect taxes on exported products while banning direct export subsidies.

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