India–Netherlands MoU on Maritime Heritage Cooperation

Current Context: On 21 December 2025, India and the Netherlands signed an MoU on maritime heritage cooperation in New Delhi.

• The agreement links the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat with the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam.
• It focuses on joint exhibitions, collaborative research, cultural exchanges, and sharing expertise in museum planning and conservation.
• The MoU will help showcase India’s rich maritime legacy and strengthen global recognition of the NMHC project.
• It also promotes people-to-people ties and enhances Indo-Dutch cultural diplomacy.
• Significance: Positions India as a global hub for maritime heritage studies, boosting tourism and education.
• Overall, the pact reflects India’s vision of integrating heritage with international cooperation under NEP 2020.

Question:

Q.1 India signed an MoU on maritime heritage cooperation with which country on 21 December 2025?
a) France
b) United Kingdom
c) Netherlands
d) Denmark

Answer: c) The agreement was signed between India and the Netherlands in New Delhi focusing on maritime heritage cooperation.