Question: The two-day sixth ministerial conference of the ‘Heart of Asia” will be held at-
(a) Jaipur
(b) Amritsar
(c) Bengaluru
(d) New Delhi
Ans.(b)
Related facts:
- The two-day (3-4 December 2016) sixth ministerial conference of the ‘Heart of Asia” will be held at Amritsar, Punjab.
- Over 40 foreign ministers and dignitaries of the heart of Asian countries, supporting countries and international organizations will participate in the conference.
- The conference, which will be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
- The key element of the conference will be challenge of terrorism in the heart of Asian region, especially Afghanistan, countering extremism, exploring cultural and civilization similarities, and cooperation in the educational sector.
Reference:
http://www.mea.gov.in/asia-ministrial-conf.htm
http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/heart-of-asia-conference-in-amritsar-from-dec-3/story-35Xtb8MO0ACl1tSDZg8mTP.html
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2016/oct/25/pakistan-will-attend-heart-of-asia-conference-in-india-1531615.html