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Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (Project Supported by India) | List II (Country) |
|---|---|
| A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project | 1. Maldives |
| B. Restoration of Stor Palace | 2. Afghanistan |
| C. District Hospital at Dickoya | 3. Bhutan |
| D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies | 4. Sri Lanka |
Explanation
The correct matching of the projects supported by India with their respective countries is as follows:
- Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project (A-3): A 720 MW run-of-river power plant built on the Mangdechhu River in central Bhutan with financial and technical assistance from India.
- Restoration of Stor Palace (B-2): The historic Stor Palace (Qasr-e-Stor) in Kabul, Afghanistan, was restored through a joint initiative involving the Government of India and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.
- District Hospital at Dickoya (C-4): Built with Indian grant assistance in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, primarily to serve the Indian-origin Tamil community working in the tea estates.
- Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies (D-1): A training academy established in Addu City, Maldives, with India's developmental assistance to build capacity for the Maldivian police forces.
Therefore, the correct code is A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1.
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Guest previewThis is a pure International Relations (IR) current affairs question focusing on India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy. It tests your awareness of India's soft power diplomacy and specific infrastructure projects funded by the MEA in South Asia.
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- The source is an official press release from the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Government of India.
- It explicitly states that the 720 MW Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Plant was inaugurated in Bhutan by the Prime Ministers of India and Bhutan.
- It identifies the project as a key milestone in the bilateral clean energy partnership between the two nations.
- This is the official bilateral agreement document hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- It confirms the project's location on the Mangdechhu river within the territory of the Royal Government of Bhutan.
- It outlines the Inter-Governmental modality under which the project was implemented.
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