India, ADB signs 200-million dollar loan agreement

India, ADB signs 200-million dollar loan agreement
Question: Recently India and Asian Development Bank had signed a 200 million loan agreement for upgrading roads in which of the following state?
(a) Bihar
(b) Goa
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Manipur
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
  • India and Asian Development Bank had signed 200-million dollar loan agreement for upgrading rural roads in 34 districts of Maharashtra to improve road safety.
  • It will improve the condition of about two thousand one hundred kilometers of rural roads to all-weather standard.
  • Improving rural connectivity will help enhance rural livelihoods and alleviate poverty.
  • An enhanced road connectivity and better access to markets will help farmers increase agricultural productivity and incomes.

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https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/to-improve-rural-connectivity-in-maharashtra-centre-and-adb-sign-200-million-loan-agreement20190909154204/

http://www.newsonair.com/News?title=India%2c-ADB-sign-200-million-dollar-loan-agreement-for-upgrading-roads-in-Maharashtra&id=371323