Question: what is the name of Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates who is visiting India as the Chief Guest for the 2017-Republic Day celebrations?
(a) Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
(b) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
(c) Sheikh Sultan bin Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan
(d) Sheikha Ousha bint Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Ans: (b)
Related Fact
- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates is visiting India as the Chief Guest for the 2017-Republic Day celebrations from 24-26 January 2017.
- India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) today signed as many as 14 bilateral pacts, including defence and strategic partnership as well as on the issue of prevention, recovery and repatriation related to human trafficking, especially of women and children.
- The agreements between two sides have fructified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held delegation-level talks today.
Name of Agreement/MoU
1. Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Republic of India and the UAE
2. MoU between the Ministry of Defence of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of UAE on cooperation in the field of Defence Industry
3. MoU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the UAE on Institutional Cooperation on Maritime Transport
4. MOU between the Directorate General of Shipping, Republic of India and the Federal Transport Authority- Land and Maritime in the UAE on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency as per the provisions of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping Convention (STCW78) and amendments thereof
5. MoU between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Republic of India and the Federal Transport Authority, Land and Maritime of the UAE on Bilateral Cooperation in the Road Transport and Highways Sector
6. MOU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of UAE on cooperation in prevention and combating of human trafficking
7. MoU for the cooperation in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises and innovation between the Ministry of Economy of United Arab Emirates and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises of the Republic of India
8. MoU between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment of UAE in agriculture and Allied sectors
9. MOU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of UAE on mutual exemption of entry visa requirements to the holders of Diplomatic, special and Official Passports
10. MoU between Prasar Bharati, India and Emirates News Agency (WAM), UAE for cooperation in programme exchange
11. MoU between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Economy of United Arab Emirates on trade remedial measures to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest
12. Agreement on Oil Storage And Management
between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
13. MOU between National Productivity Council and Al Etihad Energy Services Co. LLC
14. MOU between National Security Council Secretariat of India & National Electronic Security Authority of the UAE - This is the second visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to India since February 2016.
- Following the landmark visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to UAE in August 2015, the two countries have agreed to elevate the mutually beneficial relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
- India and UAE enjoy warm, close and multi-faceted relations underpinned by cultural, religious and economic linkages. The two countries have been amongst each other’s top trading partners with a well-balanced bilateral trade of about US$ 50 billion in 2015-16.
- UAE is among the top investors in India in terms of foreign direct investments. It contributes significantly to India’s energy security and is the fifth largest supplier of crude oil to India in 2015-16.
- About 2.6 million strong and vibrant Indian community forms the largest expatriate group in UAE.
Reference:
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https://mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/27956/State+visit+of+Crown+Prince+of+Abu+Dhabi+to+India+as+the+Chief+Guest+for+the+Republic+Day+2017+2426+January+2017
http://www.uniindia.com/india-uae-sign-14-pacts-on-enhancing-ties-an-mou-to-check-human-trafficking/india/news/760430.html
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