India and Nepal Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Sector

Current Context: India and Nepal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector, including waste management.

• Date: The signing occurred on March 3, 2025.
• Location: Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, India.

Key Figures:

• Shri C R Patil, Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
• Shri Pradeep Yadav, Minister of Water Supply, Government of Nepal.

Purpose: To promote collaboration and strengthen intergovernmental ties in the WASH sector, ensuring better access to clean drinking water and sanitation.
Key Objectives:

• Capacity building through training programs for Nepali personnel in water resource management.
• Technology and knowledge transfer, sharing expertise and best practices in WASH.
• Joint efforts in groundwater management, including monitoring, quality improvement, and rainwater harvesting.

Question:

Q.1 What is the primary purpose of the India-Nepal MoU signed on March 3, 2025?
a) To strengthen military cooperation
b) To enhance cooperation in the WASH sector and intergovernmental ties
c) To promote tourism between India and Nepal
d) To establish a trade agreement for agricultural goods

Answer: d) To enhance cooperation in the WASH sector and intergovernmental ties
Explanation: To promote collaboration and strengthen intergovernmental ties in the WASH sector, ensuring better access to clean drinking water and sanitation.