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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which nation signed cultural agreement to strengthen bilateral relations to promote people to people exchange with Israel?
A
USA
B
India
C
Iran
D
Gaza
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -EAM Dr. Jaishankar interacted with the Indian-origin community in Israel during his visit to Israel in October 2021. 24. India and Israel signed a Cultural Exchange Programme (for 2020-23) in August 2020 to facilitate bilateral cultural exchanges spanning all fields of art and culture, including youth exchanges.

Detailed explanation-2: -India is Israel’s third-largest trade partner in Asia and seventh largest globally. In recent years, bilateral trade has diversified into several sectors such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, water, IT and telecom. Major exports from India to Israel include precious stones and metals, chemical products and textiles.

Detailed explanation-3: -India and Israel are strategic partners. India announced its recognition of Israel on September 17, 1950. Soon thereafter, the Jewish Agency established an immigration office in Bombay (Mumbai). This was later converted into a Trade Office and subsequently a Consulate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ambassador Sanjeev Singla met H. E.

Detailed explanation-5: -After decades of non-aligned and pro-Arab policy, India formally established relations with Israel when it opened an embassy in Tel Aviv in January 1992. Ties between the two nations have flourished since, primarily due to common strategic interests and security threats.

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