UPSC Prelims 2016 International Relations

‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of -

Explanation

China-Led Initiative BRI is a global development strategy spearheaded by the Chinese government. It aims to create a network of trade routes connecting China with other countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa through investments in infrastructure development. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Linked concepts

Revision pages for syllabus ideas tested in this PYQ.

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