Question: The fourth edition of India Water Week was observed from 04 to 08 April, 2016. Name the partner country of this year’s ‘India Water Week’?
(a) Bhutan
(b) Nepal
(c) France
(d) Israel
Ans (d)
Related facts:
- The fourth edition of India Water Week will be observed by Ministry for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation from 04 to 08 April, 2016 at ITPO Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
- The theme for this year’s India Water week is “Water for all: Striving together”.
- Israel was associated as the partner country for this mega event.
- Inaugural session of India Water Week was followed by plenary session and Water Resources Ministers conclave on first day.
- About 1500 delegates from India and 20 other countries have attended the conclave.
- Apart from this, an Exhibition ‘Water Expo-2016’ showcasing the technologies and solutions in water resources sector was also organised at Hall No. 9, Pragati Maidan for the benefit of delegates.
- Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India has been organising India Water Week since 2012 as an international event to focus on water related issues.
- Three editions of India Water Week have been organised so far in 2012, 2013 and 2015.
Reference:
http://www.indiawaterweek.in/
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