BIMSTEC convention - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which BIMSTEC convention has Union Cabinet, presided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 10 March 2016 gave its approval for signing and ratification?

a. Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil Matters.
b. Convention on Common Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
c. Convention on Civil Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
d. Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters.

Explanation:
Bay of Bengal Initiative on Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) convention called Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters has been approved by the Union Cabinet. MHA is designated as the Central Authority under Article 15 of the Convention. BIMSTEC comprises the following nations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.