Question: An agreement will be signed between India and Britain shortly for cooperation in which of the following fields?
(a) Air transport
(b) Urban transportation
(c) Double taxation
(d) Space
Answer :(b)
Related Facts:
- On November 28, 2017; It was announced by the Government of India that an agreement will be signed for cooperation in policy planning, technology transfer and institutional organization in the urban transport sector between India and the UK..
- On November 27, 2017, Union Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Protection Minister Nitin Gadkari met UK Transport Secretary Chris Grilling in London.
- During the meeting, the two sides discussed the draft of this agreement letter.
- In the draft of the agreement, mutual cooperation between the two countries in the transport sector is to facilitate transport facilitation through exchange of expertise and technology.
- This agreement will facilitate the digital transactions and the use of more efficient diesel and electric vehicles in the country.
- During the London visit, Nitin Gadkari will also address a session of the International Marine Organization.