Question: Recently, a MoU was signed by India with the Belgium for cooperation in which of the following field?
(a) Diamond industry
(b) Tax evasion
(c) Health sector
(d) Information Communication Technology and Electronic
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- On January 3rd, 2018, the Union Cabinet approved the MoU between India and Belgium for cooperation in Information Technology and Electronic Sector.
- The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on November 7th, 2017 during the visit of King Philippe of Belgium to India.
- Under this MoU, participation in research and digital agenda technology, e-governance will be done with special emphasis on the development of policy, construction and services in the field of Information Technology and Electronics.
- The MoU intends cooperation between India and Belgium including sharing of best practices in the area of ICT&E policy; Digital agenda technology and research.
- Special emphasis on developing ICT&E manufacturing and services; e-Governance and e-Public Service Delivery, participation in conferences, study visits and exchange of experts, cyber security and to resolve issues of data adequacy, market access, trade and services is to be provide.
- It is known that Belgium is the second largest trading partner of India in the European Union.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1515188