A Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 was signed between India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

January 08, 2024
Current Context: India and Saudi Arabia have indeed signed a Bilateral Haj Agreement for the year 2024 on 7th january 2024.
A Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 was signed between India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
  • Under this agreement, India has been allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024.
  • The agreement was signed by Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani and MoS for External Affairs V Muraleedharan from the Indian side, and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan.
  • This agreement signifies the deepening partnership between India and Saudi Arabia, particularly in facilitating the Haj pilgrimage.

Question:

Q.1 What is the quota of pilgrims allocated to India for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024 under the agreement?
a. 1,50,000
b. 1,60,000
c. 1,75,025
d. 1,80,000

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