India dispatched medical supplies to Island nation in Pacific Ocean

India dispatched medical supplies to Island nation in Pacific Ocean

Question: To which of the following island nation in Pacific Ocean, India recently has supplied medical supplies for assisting it in handling the primary outbreak of COVID-19?
a) Philippines
b) Kiribati
c) Fiji
d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:-

  • On 13 February, 2022, India dispatched medical supplies to Kiribati to help the nation in combating primary outbreak of COVID-19.
  • India come forward to help as the Pacific Island nation asked for help handling fast rising cases of COVID-19 cases in this Island Nation.
  • The consignment contained emergency Covid-19 medication, pulse oximeters, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits.
  • Medical supplies to Kiribati affirm India’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support as an early responder in the Pacific region.

By – Rajesh Tripathi

Links:-
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/covid-19-india-sends-medical-supplies-to-pacific-island-nation-of-kiribati/article38417401.ece