Qatar - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which country celebrated the anniversary of accession of their emir on June 25, 2016?

a. Qatar
b. Bahrain
c. UAE
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Qatar

Explanation:
President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to Emir and people of Qatar on the eve of the anniversary of accession of His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The day in question was June 25, 2016.

  • Historical and friendly relations are occurring in cultural religions and economic spheres between the two countries.
2)   India and Qatar have signed how many new agreements on June 6, 2016?

a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 7

Explanation:
India and Qatar have signed seven agreements, including one on finance intelligence to check money laundering and terrorism financing and another to woo foreign investment in the infrastructure sector from the gas-rich Gulf state.

  • Cooperation and investment in areas of skill development and education, health, tourism and sports between the two countries were the other agreements signed
  • Qatar is an important trading partner for India in the Gulf region with bilateral trade in 2014-15 standing at USD 15.67 billion.
  • It is also one of India’s key sources of crude oil.

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