Question: Among the following mentioned countries; Bhutan, Singapore, UAE, Thailand and Sri Lanka, in which countries Rupay card is in operation?
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 1,2, and 4 only
(c) 1,3 and 5 only
(d) All of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on State Visit to Bhutan on 17-18 August 2019.
- During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and the Bhutanese leadership resolved to take the bilateral cooperation beyond hydroelectric power sector.
- The two countries signs various MoU to diversity the friendship. The sectors include space, education, science, technology and legal education.
- PM also addressed the students of Royal Bhutan University in Thimpu.
- He also launched Rupay card in Bhutan by making a purchase at Simtokha Dzong, built in 1629 by Shabdrung Namgyal.
- Singapore and UAE are others countries which allowed Rupay card in their country.
- Currency swap limit has also been raised and added $100 million in the limit.
- The two leaders also unveiled e-plaque of the interconnection India’s National Knowledge Network and Bhutan’s Druk Research and Education Network.
- Ground Earth Station and SARCOM network, developed with assistance from the ISRO for utilization of South Asia Satellite in Bhutan.
Links:
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-bhutans-pm-signs-10-mous/article29119928.ece
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modi-bhutan-visit-live-updates-1-3-billion-indians-will-partner-you-pm-tells-bhutan-on-day-2-2086691
http://www.newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=370234