Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the
| List I (BIMSTEC Centre/Establishment) | List II (Location) |
| ---------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| A. BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory | 1. NOIDA |
| B. BIMSTEC Energy Centre | 2. Bengaluru |
| C. BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate | 3. Colombo |
| D. BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility | 4. Thimphu |
Code : A B C D
Pick an option to check yourself.
Approach: *Memorize the permanent BIMSTEC centers by associating them with their respective host cities, as these are frequently asked in static GK sections.*
- **Correct Answer:** (c) 4 2 1 3
- **BIMSTEC Cultural Industries Observatory (Thimphu, Bhutan):** Established to promote regional cultural cooperation.
- **BIMSTEC Energy Centre (Bengaluru, India):** Serves as the nodal point for energy cooperation and policy coordination among member states.
- **BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate (NOIDA, India):** Focuses on disaster management and climate-related data sharing.
- **BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility (Colombo, Sri Lanka):** Aims to facilitate the exchange of technology and innovation across the BIMSTEC region.
*Exam Tip:* When dealing with international organization centers, categorize them by the host country. India hosts two of these four centers (Energy and Weather/Climate), making them high-probability targets for UPSC questions.
Attempt Prelims MCQs or open Mains questions by paper — then continue the same bank inside the app with visual decks.
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