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.

India's and China's Geopolitical Engagements in Myanmar China's Geopolitical Influence in South Asia Conventional Missile Deterrence and India's Strategic Response Myanmar's Internal Conflict and Democratic Challenges Global Crude Oil Price Dynamics