MoUs with Indonesia and the Kyrgyz Republic

MoUs with Indonesia and the Kyrgyz Republic

Question: On 15th March, 2017, the Union Cabinet approved two MoUs with Indonesia and Kyrgyz Republic. These MoUs pertain to …
(a) Health and wellness
(b) Renewable energy
(c) Youth and sports matters
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (c)

  • On 15th March, 2017, Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the memorandum of understanding between India and Indonesia for cooperation in youth and sports matters.
  • The cabinet also approved another MoU signed between India and Kyrgyz Republic for cooperation in the field of youth development.
  • The MoUs aim to organize Youth Exchange Programmes with Indonesia and Kyrgyz Republic, and cooperation in other youth and sports related matters.
  • The selection of youth for participation in youth exchange and other programmes shall be done in an objective and transparent manner and the outcomes of the programmes under the MoUs shall be open for public scrutiny.
  • Youth exchange and other programmes will help in developing international perspective among the youth and expanding their knowledge and expertise.

Reference:
http://www.uniindia.com/cabinet-apprise-pm-of-mous-in-youth-and-sports-matters-with-indonesia-kyrgyz-republic/sports/news/811837.html
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=159299