CII UK India Business Forum has been re-launched in London

Current Context: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) UK India Business Forum (IBF) was indeed relaunched in London on March 19, 2024.

• This event marked the revival of the forum after a hiatus that began with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The forum is now chaired by Keshav R Murugesh, the UK-based Group CEO of Mumbai-headquartered multinational business process management company WNS.
• The relaunch signifies a renewed commitment to fostering stronger economic and strategic ties between India and the UK.
• CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee emphasized the need for deeper connections that extend beyond business, including capacity building and preparing for the future job landscape.
• The forum aims to bridge the knowledge gap about the bilateral relationship and explore joint ventures in emerging sectors.
• The relaunch comes as the two countries continue to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• Bilateral trade in goods and services reached £38.1 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2023.

Question:

Q.1 What is the primary aim of the UK India Business Forum (IBF)?
a. To foster stronger economic and strategic ties between India and the UK
b. To finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK
c. To increase bilateral trade in goods and services between India and the UK
d. All of the above