Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Mauritius

Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Mauritius

Question: Recently the Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of an Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Mauritius on Cooperation in which of the following field?
(a) Cooperatives and related fields
(b) Information and technology
(c) Agriculture
(d) Medical
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 12 May 2016 the Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing of an Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Mauritius on cooperation in cooperatives and related fields.
  • The Agreement between the two countries will be for duration of five years after which it will be automatically extended for another five years.
  • The Agreement provides for promoting cooperation through short and medium term programmes within the framework of the joint activities mentioned in the Agreement.
  • A work plan will be drawn up by mutual Agreement between the two parties to give effect to the objectives of this Agreement.

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