Question: Four agreements had been signed between India and the Philippines recently. Which of the following area is not included in these agreement?
(a) Agriculture
(b) Defense
(c) Information Technology
(d) Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On November 10th, 2017, Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Philippines in the field of agriculture and related fields.
- Total four agreements were made after the extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Dutter, who were attending the ASEAN conference held in the Philippines.
- This MoU provides for cooperation in the fields of rice production and processing, multi cropping system, dryland farming systems, bio-organic farming, solid and water conservation and management, soil fertility, sericulture, agro forestry, livestock improvement etc.
- The MoU provides for constitution of Joint Working Group composed of equal number of representatives.
- The Joint Working Group shall meet once every two years alternatively in the Philippines and India.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=173399
https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/india-philippines-sign-four-mous-to-boost-bilateral-relations201711132128580004/
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/cabinet-approves-mou-between-india-and-philippines-on-agriculture-and-related-fields-117111100136_1.html
http://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/india-philippines-signs-mou-for-cooperation-in-msme-sector