Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stones of nine National Highway projects in Tripura.
(2) India’s Act East Policy was unveiled in 2014.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 27 October 2020, Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Nitin Gadkari virtually laid the foundation stones of nine National Highway projects in Tripura.
- A sum of Rs. 2752 crore will be spent for development of 262 kilometre roads under the project.
- The project will provide better connectivity, fast and safe movement of traffic in the entire state.
- Tripura is being considered as the gateway for India’s Act East Policy seeing its potential feasible connectivity to the ASEAN countries.
- India’s Act East policy was unveiled at the 12th AEAN-India Summit in 2014 in Nay Pyi Taw,Myanmar.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1667820
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/act-east-to-act-indo-pacific-agenda-for-the-new-government/articleshow/69591279.cms