MIS - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   The first Maritime India Summit (MIS) will be held in

a. Mumbai
b. Kochi
c. Goa
d. Kolkata
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mumbai

Explanation:

  • The first Maritime India Summit (MIS), which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate in Mumbai and will showcase about 200 projects with an investment potential of US $6 billion
  • The summit is an attempt by the central government to attract investment in the Indian Shipping and Maritime industry from both domestic as well as international players and is being partnered by South Korea which is known for its ship-building capacities.