Multiple choice

In context of India and Myanmar's bilateral economic relations, consider the following statements:

  1.         Construction of 69 bridges on the Tamu-Kalewa section of the trilateral highway connecting India, Myanmar and Thailand
  2.         To upgrade the Kalewa-Yargyi road segment of the trilateral highway
  3.         To cooperate in the field of renewable energy
  4.         To cooperate in the field of traditional medicines

Which of the above statements is/are pertaining to the agreement?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 1, 2 and 3 only

  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1: It is correct. Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw paid a decisive visit to India at the invitation of President Pranab Mukherjee from 27th to 30th August 2016. This was the first contact between the top leadership of the two countries. Four Agreements signed during President Kyaw’s visit related to improving connectivity between northeast India and ASEAN through Myanmar. The first is the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway, which should have been completed and made functional by 2015. It is now expected to be completed only by 2020 since 69 bridges are yet to be constructed. Statement 2: It is correct. The second feature of the agreement relates to the upgradation of the road segment between Kalewa and Yagyi. Early completion and operationalisation of the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project by December 2016 was highlighted.  Statement 3: It is correct. The MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Renewable Energy was also signed as part of agreement. Statement 4: It is correct. During the visit MoU on Cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine was signed.