Question 1

Which South Asian nation agreed to a US$565 million line of credit from India in July 2025 to support infrastructure projects and also reduce its annual debt repayment to India by 40%?

Accepted Answer

Maldives

Question 2

What significant cross-border infrastructure project is slated for completion between India and Bhutan by September 2025, marking Bhutan's first-ever railway access?

Accepted Answer

Two new cross-border railway links

Question 3

In January 2024, India's relations with which South Asian island nation were strained due to derogatory remarks made by its cabinet ministers, leading to calls for a boycott of tourism?

Accepted Answer

Maldives

Question 4

What key area of cooperation has emerged as a transformative pillar between India and Nepal, with long-term power trade agreements envisaging Nepal exporting up to 10,000 MW of electricity to India over the coming decade?

Accepted Answer

Hydropower and energy

Question 5

A defense deal signed between India and Sri Lanka in April 2025, institutionalizing defense cooperation, places a significant emphasis on which aspect of their bilateral relationship?

Accepted Answer

Maritime security and joint patrols

Question 6

Which South Asian country is set to see its first-ever railway access with India through the Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse lines, with a total outlay of approximately US$454 million?

Accepted Answer

Bhutan

Question 7

In July 2025, India and the Maldives revitalized ties with a significant financial package, including a USD 565 million line of credit for infrastructure and an agreement to reduce the Maldives' annual debt repayment to India by what percentage?

Accepted Answer

40%

Question 8

What significant agreement was signed between India and Nepal in March 2025, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management?

Accepted Answer

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Question 9

India has announced a landmark railway project to strengthen connectivity with Bhutan, with plans to build two new cross-border railway links connecting the Indian network to which two locations in Bhutan?

Accepted Answer

Gelephu and Samtse

Question 10

Which two South Asian nations are strengthening their maritime security cooperation, including joint patrols and the establishment of a Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, as part of a defense deal signed in April 2025?

Accepted Answer

India and Sri Lanka

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