Bangladesh

How many of the following infrastructure projects have India and Bangladesh agreed to collaborate on?

1. Akhaura-Agartala cross-border rail link

2. Khulna-Mongla port rail line

3. Maitree super thermal power plant

4. MoU on Blue Economy and Maritime Cooperation in the Bay of Bengal

5. Jaynagar–Janakpur–Bardibas railway line

1, 2, 3 and 4 only

With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements: (UPSC CSE 2017)

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.

2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.

3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

How many of the following states share the borders with the Bangladesh?

1. Assam

2. West Bengal

3. Tripura

4. Mizoram

All four

Who is the current President of Bangladesh?

Mohammad Shahbuddin

Which consecutive term of the Sheikh Hasina was marked by the elections in the beginning of 2024?

4th consecutive term

Who was the first female PM of Bangladesh?

Khaleda Zia, 1991

Who is the Chief of Army of Bangladesh?

General Waker uz Zaman

Which year did Bangladesh gain liberation from Pakistan in?

1971

What are the army and naval exercises of Bangladesh and India?

Army - Sampriti

Naval - Bongo Sagar

Which treaty helped solve major issues b/w India and Bangladesh in terms of their territories?

Land Boundary Treaty, 2015

In which year was the Extradition Treaty b/w the two countries signed? When was it amended?

2013, 2016

What are the two main exceptions to their extradition treaty?

When done for political offences (Article 6), or when accusations are not made in good faith (article 8)

Where did Sheikh Hasina seek asylum immediately after resigning?

India

What was Bangladesh called before independence?

East Pakistan

When was the Bengal Partition reversed?

1911

Who led the 6 point mvmt?

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

When did the Liberation War break out?

March 1971

What was India’s stance on the independence mvmt?

Supported the mvmt

Which treaty was signed with India in 1996 regarding Ganga?

Ganges Water Sharing Treaty

Which treaty on water bodies, other than Ganga, has been signed with India?

Kushiyara River Treaty

India’s largest trade partner in South Asia

Bangladesh