Q. Which of the following is/are the focus of Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative?
1.Revive connectivity, trade and infrastructure used in ancient times.
2.Focus on climate action and clean energy.
3.Focus on bolstering digital information and communications technology (ICT) networks
Select the correct answer using the codes given below;
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: China’s Belt and Road project was started to revive connectivity, trade and infrastructure along what was China’s ancient Silk Road. On the other hand, PGII has been set up to help underfunded low and middle-income countries to meet their infrastructure needs.
Statement 2 is correct: PGII has laid focus on climate action and clean energy while China has built large coal-fired plants under BRI along with solar, hydro, and wind energy projects.
Statement 3 is correct: It will focus on bolstering digital information and communications technology (ICT) networks.
Source: The Hindu
