INSTC - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following cities are covered under International North-South Transport Corridor?

1. Kolkata
2. Beijing
3. Bandar Abbas
4. Tehran
5. Moscow


a. 1,2,4
b. 1,2,5
c. 3,4,5
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3,4,5

Explanation:
- International North-South Transport Corridor is a joint venture between Iran, India, Russia and Azerbaijan.
- It will connect India to Central Asia through Iran via rail, road and ship network.
- The route primarily involves moving freight from India, Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia via ship, rail and road.
- The objective of the corridor is to increase trade connectivity between major cities such as Mumbai, Moscow, Tehran, Baku, Bandar Abbas, Astrakhan, Bandar Anzali and etc.