Question: On 4 March 2016 for which of the following purpose the agreement was signed between India and Myanmar?
(a) To Supply Diesel Locomotive
(b) Space
(c) Biotechnology
(d) Information Technology
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- On 4 March 2016 An agreement was signed between India and Myanmar in which India agreed to Supply Diesel Locomotive to Myanmar Railways.
- India will supply 18 Meter Gauge 1350 HP Diesel Electric Locomotives to Myanmar to augment locomotive fleet of Myanmar Railways to meet increasing demand for passenger and freight traffic.
- These locomotives will be manufactured by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi with several modern features like microprocessor controls, fuel-efficient engine and ergonomic cab design etc.
- The agreement was signed at Naypyitaw, Myanmar by Mr. S. B. Malik, Director Technical, RITES Ltd. (a Public Sector Enterprise under Ministry of Railways) and Mr. U Thurein Win, Managing Director, Myanmar Railways in presence of Mr. U Nyan Tun Aung, Hon’ble Minister of Rail Transportation, Myanmar and Mr. Gautam Mukhopadhaya, Ambassador of India to Myanmar.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=137725
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/hindirelease.aspx?relid=46570
http://www.uniindia.com/india-to-supply-18-diesel-locomotives-to-myanmar/india/news/411092.html
http://ritesltd.com/index.php?page=shownews&id=131