World Geography and Politics

These are neighbouring countries.

Bhutan is historically and culturally referred to as the Land of the Thunder Dragon (or Thunderbolts) due to the frequent, violent storms that roll in from the Himalayas.

Independence Day in the USA commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

France established the first air force, the Aerostiers, in 1793 during the French Revolutionary Wars, using balloons for reconnaissance.

India signed the Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA) with the USA to encourage and protect investments between the two nations.

India organized Festivals of India in countries like Russia, Japan, and France to promote cultural exchange. West Germany was a separate entity during the period these festivals were primarily initiated.

Iran held parliamentary elections in March 2008.

India signed a labor pact with Kuwait in 2008 to address issues faced by Indian workers in the country.

The lotus is the national flower of both India and Egypt.

India and France signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement during President Nicolas Sarkozy's visit in January 2008.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

ASEAN was founded in 1967 (not 1987) with 5 members; it currently has 10 member states. The question contains a factual error regarding the founding date, but 10 is the correct number of members.

India signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement with France on September 30, 2008, following the waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

The 9th India-EU Summit was held in Marseille, France, on September 29, 2008.