CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently which country joined the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure project?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
Afghanistan
D
Malaysia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a framework of regional connectivity. CPEC will not only benefit China and Pakistan but will have positive impact on Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asian Republic, and the region.

Detailed explanation-2: -The project was launched on April 20, 2015 when Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif signed 51 agreements and Memorandums of Understanding valued at $46 billion.

Detailed explanation-3: -CPEC was formally launched in 2015 with the value of $46 billion. However, today, the cumulative value of all CPEC projects has amplified considerably.

Detailed explanation-4: -Groundbreaking held on 16th December 2019. Project completed and inaugurated on 30th September 2021.

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