Q1. With reference to the 7th India-Bhutan Joint Group of Customs Meeting concluded on April 21, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. India is Bhutan's largest trading partner, accounting for nearly 80% of Bhutan's total trade. 2. Bilateral merchandise trade exceeded US$ 1.9 billion in FY 2024-25 with over 46% growth over the previous fiscal. 3. Ten notified land customs stations operate along the India-Bhutan border, six in West Bengal and four in Assam. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
All three statements are correct as per the official PIB release on the 7th JGC. India is Bhutan's largest trading partner with about 80% share of Bhutan's trade; bilateral trade crossed US$ 1.9 billion in FY 2024-25 with growth of over 46% over the previous fiscal; and ten land customs stations operate on the border, six in West Bengal and four in Assam.