India & Saudi Arabia Sign MoU to Strengthen Cooperation in Water Resources

Current Context: India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 29 June 2026 during Saudi Water Week held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. 

• The MoU was signed by Dr. Suhel Khan (India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia) and Eng. Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen Al-Fadley (Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture).
• It aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in water resources management.
• The agreement promotes sustainable water management, water resource planning, and improved irrigation systems.
• It also focuses on technical cooperation, knowledge sharing, capacity building, and long-term water security.

Question:

Q1.The primary objective of the India–Saudi Arabia MoU on water resources is to:
a) Promote oil and gas exploration

b) Enhance cooperation in water resource management and water security
c) Develop a joint desalination company
d) Increase bilateral defence cooperation

Answer: b) The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation in water resource management and ensure long-term water security.