Belt and Road Initiative — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2016 (country context)
‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
- African Union
- Brazil
- European Union
- China
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- BRI is an ambitious plan initiated by Chinese President Xi in 2013.
- Often referred to as the ‘21st Century Silk Road’ or ‘One Belt One Road (OBOR)’, it seeks to connect China with Europe through land and rail routes, and with Asia and Africa through maritime routes. The initiative draws inspiration from the ancient Silk Road, which historically linked China with the Mediterranean region. The project is envisioned to be completed by 2049.
- India, at various global forums, has consistently not supported the ‘One Belt One Road’ (OBOR) initiative.
Answer: (d) China; Difficulty Level: Easy
