Question: On which date Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal participated in the SCO Culture Ministers Meeting ?
a. 18 August 2021
b. 16 August 2021
c. 14 August 2021
d. 12 August 2021
Ans. a.
Related facts —
- Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Meghwal participated in the SCO Culture Ministers Meeting on 18 August, 2021 hosted by Tajikistan during their ongoing Chairship of SCO in 2021.
- Key points —
- MoS, Culture cited India’s initiatives of online exhibition on ‘Shared Buddhist Heritage’ and translation of Indian Classics in official languages of SCO (Russian and Chinese) .
- He appreciated the efforts of Tajikistan for their proposals for Agreements on cooperation in the field of Protection of Cultural Heritage.
- The Regulations on Gala Concert of the Arts Festival of SCO Member States agreed upon at the meeting
- He also shared the celebrations of 75 years of India’s Independence as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with his counterparts and envisioned India’s journey ahead to completing Centenary of Independence in 2047.
- He appreciated the efforts of Tajikistan for their proposals for Agreements on cultural cooperation in the field of Protection of Cultural Heritage and the Vocational Education in Culture and Arts.