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2023

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

To which country did India sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Food Programme (WFP) for sending 10,000 tonnes of wheat?

A	Singapore
B	China
C	Afghanistan
D	Pakistan

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -NEW DELHI: The Government of India recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the delivery of humanitarian assistance comprising 10, 000 mt of wheat for the people of Afghanistan reeling from the effects of the acute food crisis in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -India signs MoU with World Food Programme for sending wheat to Afghanistan-The Hindu.

Detailed explanation-3: -After formal negotiations, Pakistan gave the green light in November 2021 and the first Afghan trucks carrying Indian wheat travelled on Pakistani roads in February 2022. However, India was able to send only 40, 000 MT of wheat in the stipulated period permitted by Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

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