India International Trade Fair 2019

Current context: The 39th edition of the India International Trade Fair 2019 will begin from 14th November 2019 in New Delhi.

• The theme of the fair is 'Ease of Doing Business' on the eve of India's unique achievement in improving its rank in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index to 63rd.
• The fair will provide equal opportunities to non-government agencies, artisans, SHGs and large corporations to promote their products/services to potential customers.
• The fair will serve as a convergence point for government and non-government agencies along with private sector enterprises.
• 'The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan' has been accorded the status of 'Partner Country' for this year.
• And 'The Republic of Korea' will be the 'Focus Country' for this year while Bihar and Jharkhand will be the focus states in the fair.

Question: 

Q.1 Which country was accorded the status of 'Partner Country' in the 39th edition of the India International Trade Fair 2019?
a. Australia
b. Iran
c. UK
d. Vietnam
e. Afganistan