The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved free tourist visas to Indians

Current Context: The Sri Lankan cabinet has approved the policy to issue free tourist visas to travellers from India and six other countries, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Tuesday. This is a pilot project effective until March 31, 2024.

• The move is aimed at reviving the tourism sector of Sri Lanka, which has been hit hard by the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings and the ongoing economic crisis.
• Sri Lanka is a beautiful island nation with rich cultural and natural heritage.
• It offers a variety of attractions for tourists, such as beaches, wildlife, temples, tea plantations, and historical sites.
• Some of the popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka are Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, and Nuwara Eliya.

Question:

Q.1 What is the name of the foreign minister of Sri Lanka who announced the policy?
a. Mahinda Rajapaksa
b. Ali Sabry
c. Dinesh Gunawardena
d. Mangala Samaraweera