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The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): Exploring Its Scope and Impact

Description: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional cooperation organization comprising seven member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal constituting a contiguous regional unity. This quiz aims to assess your understanding of BIMSTEC's scope, objectives, and impact.
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Which countries are members of BIMSTEC?

  1. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

  2. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Maldives

  3. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan

  4. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BIMSTEC comprises seven member states: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

When was BIMSTEC established?

  1. 1997

  2. 2004

  3. 1985

  4. 2010

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BIMSTEC was established on 6 June 1997 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.

What is the primary objective of BIMSTEC?

  1. To promote economic and technical cooperation among member states

  2. To enhance security and defense cooperation in the region

  3. To promote cultural and educational exchanges among member states

  4. To facilitate trade and investment among member states

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of BIMSTEC is to promote economic and technical cooperation among member states in various sectors, including trade, investment, tourism, energy, transportation, and agriculture.

Which sector is not a focus area of BIMSTEC cooperation?

  1. Trade and Investment

  2. Agriculture and Food Security

  3. Energy and Connectivity

  4. Climate Change and Disaster Management

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate Change and Disaster Management is not a focus area of BIMSTEC cooperation. The organization's primary focus areas are Trade and Investment, Agriculture and Food Security, Energy and Connectivity, and People-to-People Contact.

Which country currently holds the BIMSTEC chairmanship?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Thailand

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sri Lanka currently holds the BIMSTEC chairmanship for the period 2022-2023.

What is the name of the annual summit of BIMSTEC leaders?

  1. BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit

  2. BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting

  3. BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting

  4. BIMSTEC Technical Committee Meeting

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The annual summit of BIMSTEC leaders is known as the BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit.

How many BIMSTEC Leaders' Summits have been held to date?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2023, five BIMSTEC Leaders' Summits have been held.

Which city hosted the first BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit?

  1. Bangkok, Thailand

  2. Kathmandu, Nepal

  3. New Delhi, India

  4. Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first BIMSTEC Leaders' Summit was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in 2004.

What is the name of the BIMSTEC Secretariat?

  1. BIMSTEC Secretariat

  2. BIMSTEC Center

  3. BIMSTEC Office

  4. BIMSTEC Headquarters

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BIMSTEC Secretariat is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Which country has hosted the BIMSTEC Secretariat since its establishment?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Thailand

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bangladesh has hosted the BIMSTEC Secretariat since its establishment in 1997.

What is the name of the BIMSTEC Business Forum?

  1. BIMSTEC Business Forum

  2. BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  3. BIMSTEC Trade and Investment Forum

  4. BIMSTEC Economic Cooperation Forum

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BIMSTEC Business Forum is a platform for business leaders from member states to interact and explore trade and investment opportunities.

Which country hosted the first BIMSTEC Business Forum?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Thailand

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first BIMSTEC Business Forum was held in New Delhi, India, in 2005.

What is the name of the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility?

  1. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility

  2. BIMSTEC Center for Technology Transfer

  3. BIMSTEC Office for Technology Transfer

  4. BIMSTEC Headquarters for Technology Transfer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility is located in Mumbai, India.

Which country has hosted the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility since its establishment?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Thailand

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India has hosted the BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility since its establishment in 2005.

What is the name of the BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Exchange Program?

  1. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Exchange Program

  2. BIMSTEC Center for Cultural Industries Exchange

  3. BIMSTEC Office for Cultural Industries Exchange

  4. BIMSTEC Headquarters for Cultural Industries Exchange

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Exchange Program is a platform for cultural exchange and cooperation among member states.

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