Newly constructed bridge was inaugurated

Nepal opens bridge built with Indias help near China border

Question: A newly constructed RCC bridge near the Chinese border in Nepal was inaugurated H.E. Ambassador of India, Shri Manjeev Singh Puri. On which of the following rivers this bridge has been built-
(a)  Arun
(b) Kosi
(c) Bagmati
(d) Kaligandaki
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:

  • On November 05, 2017, H.E. Ambassador of India, Shri Manjeev Singh Puri inaugurated the RCC Bridge over Kaligandaki River at Jomsom in Mustang District.
  • The Government of India has extended a total of NRs (Nepalese Rupee) 4.45 Crores (430, 626 dollars) as financial assistance for construction of this project under its Small Development Programme Scheme as a part of India–Nepal Economic Cooperation Programme.
  • Before construction of the RCC Bridge, the suspension bridge built on the river Kaligandaki could not be used for motor transport.
  • People had to alight from the vehicle and took another vehicle from across the river to reach their destination.
  • The newly constructed RCC Bridge would not only provide direct motorable connectivity to the local people of Mustang but also benefit thousands of tourists and pilgrims visiting Muktinath temple and other parts of upper Mustang for trekking.

Reference:  
https://www.indianembassy.org.np/index2.php?option=hJ2VNIcdZwr-tZyUVBPCr07ClaGIY4-kHvO0PSHiSdU&id=rTc3vSUocMvgi13LiP0ewifMPk6cQQ0WxS24CdqorgI
http://ddnews.gov.in/international/indian-ambassador-inaugurates-rcc-bridge-over-kali-gandaki-river-jomsom-nepal
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/nepal-opens-bridge-built-with-indias-help-near-china-border/1/1082995.html