Question: On which date India and Bhutan have signed an agreement for developing cooperation in the areas of Environment ?
A. 18 June 2021
B. 16 June 2021
C. 14 June 2021
D. 12 June 2021
Answer – (A)
Related facts
- India and Bhutan have signed an agreement (MoU) for developing cooperation in the areas of Environment on June 18, 2021.
Background
- The MoU will open new vistas of bilateral co-operation in the area of climate change, waste management etc.
- India wants to engage with Bhutan on environmental related issues including climate change.
- The MoU is a platform to further enhance Indian and Bhutanese partnership and support, exchange best practices in areas like prevention of Air Pollution, Waste Management, Chemical Management, Climate Change, etc.
- It also provides the possibility to have joint projects in areas of mutual interest. The MoU will also strengthen technological, scientific and management capabilities and expand the areas of cooperation in the field of environment to promote a mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.
By — Pankaj Pandey.
Link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1728365