Maharashtra signs MoU with Germany’s DFL

Current Context: The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, the organising body of Germany football leagues Bundesliga and Bundesliga , has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of the State of Maharashtra to further strengthen Indian football.

• The MoU was signed on 28 August 2023 by Commissioner of Sports and Youth Services Dr. Suhas Diwase as part of the prestigious Shree Shiv Chhatarapati Awards ceremony in Pune, India.
• The MoU focuses on advancing the football expertise and professionalising structures within the state of Maharashtra, as well as supporting the progression of football within the Maharashtra district.
• The DFL Chief Marketing Officer Peer Naubert said that they want to promote the advancement of Indian football wholeheartedly, and hope to see Indian footballers make it to Germany in the coming years.

Question:

Q.1 Which state government in India signed a MoU with the DFL to further strengthen Indian football?
a. Kerala
b. Maharashtra
c. West Bengal
d. Goa